K.S. Anandakumar (65), President of Natana Rangashale and a resident of Dattagalli, passed away following a heart attack  yesterday in city.

Brother of theatre artiste and actor Mandya Ramesh, he leaves behind his wife, one son, sister and a host of relatives and friends.

Anandakumar has acted in many films and short films and was into social service. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday evening.