Pratap Pothen, a well-known actor-director who has worked on numerous regional language films, was found dead in his Chennai apartment. He appeared in over 100 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, among others. He was 69.
According to The News Minute, he was discovered dead at his Kilpauk apartment in Chennai. More information is awaited. Several fans and celebrities expressed their condolences on social media in response to the tragic news.
So disheartened. Heartbreaking. Lost a very good friend,a wonderful human being, a great technician n actor n funniest guy ever, #PratapPothen this morning. Had the privilege to work with him in few films. Hope you are finally in peace PP. You will be missed terribly.#RIP 🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/zSVIVbGm2F
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) July 15, 2022
Popular Tamil/Malayalam Actor/Director #PratapPothen is no more.. He passed away this morning in Chennai.. He was 69..
May his soul RIP! pic.twitter.com/pnfzzOMM2V
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) July 15, 2022
Shocked to hear the passing away of actor and director #PratapPothen (70) at his Chennai residence today.#RIPPratapPothen pic.twitter.com/KACDA6Sfo2
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) July 15, 2022
RIP Pratap Pothen. Actor and Director. So many memorable roles underplayed to perfection. Om Shanti.#Pratappothen
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) July 15, 2022
RIP Legendary Actor #PratapPothen 🥀
Prominently Acted & Directed Both Tamil & Malayalam Movies👏🏽
Commonly Known For his Role in #Padikathavan as Dad(Tension Tension)♥️ pic.twitter.com/Kb2VOAVh2p
— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) July 15, 2022
RIP #PratapPothen
Famous Malayalam and Tamil actor.
One of the lead heroes of early 80s Tamil films.
Director of several movies including the #KamalHaasan𓃵 Blockbuster #VetriVizha
His performance in Moodupani, Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu, Nenjathai Killadhe are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/Z3O7WR1gx1— ıllıllı⭐🌟 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐣𝐚 🌟⭐ıllıllı (@Mass_Maharaja) July 15, 2022
Pratap made his debut in the 1978 film Aaravam in Malayalam and later featured in Thakara in 1979 bagging the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam for his lead role. In the same year, he starred in a Tamil film titled Azhiyadha Kolangal.
In his illustrious career, he went on to star in films such as Aarohanam, Pavizha Mutthu, Chandra Bimbam, Thaliritta Kinakkal, Chamaram, Aakali Rajyam, Thillu Mullu, Sattam Sirikkiradhu, Yudhakaandam, Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (he directed the film as well), silent film Pushpaka Vimana, Chukkallo Chandrudu, 22 Female Kottayam (got SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, Veedevadu, Kamali From Nadukkaveri, Tughlaq Durbar and Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure which was under production currently.
May his soul rest in peace!
