People from various walks of life including devoted readers, filmmakers, actors, and politicians gathered at MT Vasudevan Nair's residence and the Smrithipadam crematorium to pay their last respects. MT’s profound impact on literature and cinema was evident through the emotional tributes, with some journeying directly from their daily jobs to honor the literary icon.
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