Well known film and TV actor KN Jagannath Varma passed away today in Trivandrum. He suffered a cardiac arrest. He was 77.

An accomplished Kathakali dancer as well as percussionist, Varma acted in nearly 200 movies and a dozen odd TV serials.

He is survived by his wife Santha, a son, Manu Varma who is also a well-known TV and daughter Priya, who is married to director Viji Thampi.

Galatta offers heartfelt condolences to the family