Anil Panachooran Dies at 55 but his Legacy Will Live On

When Anil Panachooran sang ‘Chora Veena Mannil Ninnum’ and ‘‘Thirike Njan…’ from the movie Arabikkatha, it had us burst with revolutionary pride and cry our eyes out. It was one of the songs that were written with heart and soul and continue to live on to be one of Anil’s best work. Whether you’re a boomer who loves jamming to the songs of the 90s or a millennial who listens to remixes, Anil Panachooran’s songs are bound to catch your attention because of the emotions poured into the lyrics. Unfortunately, this legend passed away at the age of 55 on 3rd January while battling coronavirus. #NewYearNewDeath

Not many people are aware of this, but Anil Panachooran was a lawyer by profession. He did his law degree from Kerala Law Academy Law College, located in Trivandrum. He came into the limelight after his striking stint as a singer-songwriter, working for Lal Jose’s Arabikkatha. Ever since there was no looking back. His career shot through the roof as he ventured into the field of cinema and poetry. Some of his famous poem releases are Anaadhan, Valayil Veena Kilikal, Pranayakalam, Oru Mazha Peythengil, and Kanneerkanalukal.

ഒരു വിളിപ്പാടകലെ നില്‍ക്കും ത്രിസന്ധ്യകൾ
അവിടെ കുട നിവർത്തുമ്പോൾ …
ഒടുവിലെൻ രാഗത്തിൽ നീയലിഞ്ഞൂ
ഞാനൊരു ഗാനമായ് പൂ പൊലിച്ചൂ …
അനിൽ പനച്ചൂരാന് ആദരാഞ്ജലികൾ🙏🙏🙏#AnilPanachooran pic.twitter.com/rIyOoSpbF4
— Sujaya Parvathy S (@sujayaparvathy) January 3, 2021

He also wrote songs for well-known Malayalam movies. One such viral song, which we still love grooving to, is Vyathyasthanam oru barber… from Kadha Parayumbol. In fact, the Entammede Jimikki Kammal song that went super-viral upon its release, even internationally, was by Anil.

What Anil Panachooran has left behind is a legacy of songs and poems, penned down over a span of 30 years. Many people went on to Twitter to share their condolences. Have a look:

I am shocked to hear the news of the demise of beloved poet and lyricist Anil Panachooran.
My deepest condolences to the family, friends & all those who loved & adored Anil.

Tributes to the poet who wrote "The idea of equality will never die!"

Lal Salaam Anil ✊ pic.twitter.com/diukAD25KF
— Kadakampally Surendran (@kadakampalli) January 3, 2021

Anil Panachooran has left us leaving behind his evergreen poems and lyrics. His works are so gripping and shall live forever.
Sharing my grief with his family and friends.
May his poetic soul Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/B6661B65Nc
— Ramesh Chennithala (@chennithala) January 3, 2021

#AnilPanachooran lyricist and poet from #Onattukara passed away. 🙏RIP #Malayalam #Kerala pic.twitter.com/eyAUJfa62E
— biju govind (@bijugovind) January 3, 2021