Vijayan Peringode died on May 23, 2018 in Palakkad, India. He was 66 and died following cardiac arrest. After making his entry in Mollywood as a production executive, he became an actor with P N Menon's Asthram in 1983.

He is known for his roles in films like Naran, Manassinakkare, Achuvinte Amma and Rakshadhikary Baiju Oppu among others. Vijayan Peringode was known for his peculiar dialogue delivery. Several Mollywood stars, including Mohanlal, have expressed their condolences over the demise of Vijayan Peringode.