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flag Veteran Malayalam composer SP Venkatesh, 70, died in Chennai on February 3, 2026.

flag Veteran Malayalam film composer SP Venkatesh, 70, died on February 3, 2026, in Chennai. flag A key figure in South Indian cinema, he began his career in 1971 as a guitarist and made his independent debut as a music director in 1981 with the Telugu film Prema Yuddham. flag He gained prominence in Malayalam cinema through emotionally rich scores for films like Rajavinte Makan, Kilukkam, Spadikam, and Devasuram, earning a Kerala State Film Award in 1993. flag Known for his melodic innovation and orchestral depth, he composed over 150 Malayalam films and worked across multiple Indian film industries. flag His funeral was held in Alapakkam, Chennai.

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