Kottayam Pradeep Died / Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep dies of heart attack

Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep died of a heart attack on Thursday. He was 61 years old. The sudden demise of Kottayam Pradeep has shocked the Malayalam film industry. He is survived by wife Maya and two children. Prithviraj Sukumaran has paid tribute to the actor through social media. The actor was rushed to the hospital early Thursday after he developed chest pain, but his life could not be saved.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Feb 17, 2022, 03:33 PM

Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep died of a heart attack on Thursday. He was 61 years old. The sudden demise of Kottayam Pradeep has shocked the Malayalam film industry. He is survived by wife Maya and two children. Prithviraj Sukumaran has paid tribute to the actor through social media. The actor was rushed to the hospital early Thursday after he developed chest pain, but his life could not be saved.

Acting debut in 2001

Pradeep, who started his career as a junior artiste, made his acting debut in 2001 with the film 'Eee Nadu Inle Vare' directed by Ivy Sasi. Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya, Aadu, Vadakkan Selfie, Kattappanayile Rithik Roshan, Thoppil Joppan and Kunjiramayanam were some of his important films.

Won Best Supporting Actor Award

Fans and celebrities of the actor have been paying tribute on Twitter. Although his name was Pradeep KR but he was famous by the name Kottayam Pradeep. He played comedy characters in most of the films. He had acted in about 70 films till now. Pradeep also won the Best Supporting Actor award for various roles in the film.