KG George was honoured with the Kerala State Film Awards for his films Yavanika, Swapnadanam, Adaminte Vaariyellu and Iraka. The filmmaker is survived by his wife Selma George, and children; son Arun and daughter Thara.

Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli was seen giving the first clap to superstar NTR Jr's upcoming yet-untitled Telugu film 'NTR 30', which also stars Janhvi Kapoor.