Dubai: Malayalam film industry cinematographer Shaji Kumar, known for his work on popular films including Mohanlal-starrers Pulimurugan , Naran and Thudarum , has died aged 57, industry sources confirmed on Tuesday.

Kumar was in Alappuzha shooting an upcoming film starring actor Dileep when he felt unwell in his hotel room on Saturday night.

He reportedly informed the film's director, Ullas Krishna, about his condition and was initially taken to a nearby hospital before being shifted to a private hospital.

Although his condition improved after admission and he was able to speak normally, his health deteriorated again on Sunday night.…