Nirmal Benny passes away due to heart attack

Malayali actor

Nirmal Benny

, who gained recognition for his role in the

Fahadh Faasil

starrer '

Amen

', passed away early today (August 23) at the age of 37. His close friend and producer,

Sanjay Padiyoor

, shared the news on social media.
Sanjay posted a heartfelt message on Facebook, revealing that Nirmal died from a

heart attack

in

Thiruvananthapuram

.

He wrote, “Saying goodbye to my dear friend… He was known for his role as

Kochachan

in 'Amen' and also starred in my film 'Dooram'. He passed away this morning due to a heart attack. May his soul rest in peace.”

Nirmal Benny started his acting career in 2012 with the film '

Navagatharkku Swagatham

'. He became well-known for his portrayal of Kochachan (a junior priest) in

Lijo Jose Pellissery

’s 'Amen' and appeared in a total of five films, including 'Dooram'. Nirmal also gained popularity through his work in various YouTube videos. His sudden death has left a significant impact on the film industry and his fans.