Veteran filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan breathed his last at the age of 61. According to reports, he was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai and was undergoing treatment. He had directed Hindi as well as Malayalam films in his illustrious career. Riteish Deshmukh broke the news on his X account.

The actor wrote, "Deeply saddened and shocked to know that Sangeeth Sivan Sir is no more. As a newcomer all you want is someone to believe in you and take a chance.. can’t thank him enough for Kya Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Money Money. Soft spoken, gentle and a wonderful human being. Am heart broken today, my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, his wife, kids, brothers. I will miss you Da !!!!! And your infectious laughter!!! Rest in Glory…."

Deeply saddened and shocked to know that Sangeeth Sivan Sir is no more. As a newcomer all you want is someone to believe in you and take a chance.. can’t thank him enough for Kya Kool Hai Hum & Apna Sapna Money Money. Soft spoken, gentle and a wonderful human being. Am heart… pic.twitter.com/kvTkFJmEXx

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 8, 2024

Sangeeth had directed films including Zor, Kya Kool Hai Hum and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. His last film was ZEE5's Bhram in 2019.