Overview
- Dr. Nelliat C. Shyamalan died in the United States on November 4 at age 88, with funeral services scheduled for November 7.
- M. Night Shyamalan shared a public tribute, thanking supporters and praising his father’s kindness, optimism, and joy.
- Respected in Philadelphia’s medical community, he spent decades practicing cardiology.
- A native of Mahe with roots in Kannur, he is survived by his wife Jaya Lakshmi, daughter Veena Loftus, and siblings Venugopal and Daya Jayaram.
- He pursued personal DNA research proposing a migration-based origin for the Thiyya community, and he helped as a cameo producer on his son’s 1992 debut film.