Mobilenews24x7 Bureau
Kottayam, Feb 17 (UNI) Malayalam actor Pradeep Kottayam, fondly called as Pradeep KR, died of heart attack at a hospital in this district of Kerala in the early hours of Thursday.
He was 61 and is survived by his wife Maya Pradeep and two children, Vishnu Siva Pradeep and Vrinda Pradeep.
Hailing from Kumaranellur here, Pradeep, who breathed his last at 0410 hours, started his acting career in 2001 with the film Ee Nadu Enale Vare, directed by IV Sasi.
In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist, appearing in mainly in uncredited roles.
He has appeared in many movies including Rajamanikyam, and 2 Harihar Nagar as a bystander in crowd scenes or a non-speaking role.
The actor got a breakthrough in Gautham Vasudev Menon’s hit film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, and he did the role of uncle for heroine Trisha Krishnan.
His best works include Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Life of Josutty, Kunjiramayanam, Welcome to Central Jail, Amar Akbar Antony, Adi Kapyare Kootamani and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan.
Pradeep is known for his special style of rendering dialogues. Mostly, he played comedy, supporting and cameo roles.
He also won the best supporting actor for various roles at the second Asianet Comedy Awards 2016.
With UNI Inputs
