Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa gave him a breakthrough after a dialogue received public attention.
Career Pradeep Kottayam started his acting career in 2001 with the film Ee Naadu Innale Vare, directed by I. V. Sasi. In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist, appearing in mainly non speaking roles and 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. He got a breakthrough in Gautham Vasudev Menon's hit film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, he had the role of the uncle of heroine Trisha, which was well noticed. His dialogue in the movie "karimeen undu...fish undu...mutton undu..." () became famous in the industry.
His best known 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. He is known for his special style of rendering dialogues. Mostly, he played comedy, supporting and cameo roles. Pradeep also won the Best Supporting Actor for various roles at 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards 2016. He last acted in Aaraattu starring Mohanlal and directed by B. Unnikrishnan.
Personal life
Pradeep was married to Maya. The couple has two children. He died from heart attack at a private hospital in Kottayam on 17 February 2022, at age 61.
Filmography
Malayalam films +List of Malayalam films and roles Year Title Role Notes2001 Ee Naadu Innale Vare 2002 Kalyanaraman 2003 Chakram 2004 Kanninum Kannadikkum Mampazhakkalam 4 The People 2005 Rajamanikyam 2008 Twenty:20 Uncredited Lollipop 2009 2 Harihar Nagar Hotel BearerKerala Cafe Person in the cafe My Big Father Colours 2010 ElectraMan in the cemetery2012 Cobra Audience member Thattathin Marayathu Shaju, police constable Chumma Anand's fatherSerial on Amrita TV Banking Hours 10 to 4Police Constable Matinee 2013 Amen Police Officer 5 Sundarikal Police Constable Honey Bee Bevco Man Philips and the Monkey Pen Pavithran Sir2014 Manja Naku Penta Naku Taka Sridharan Bhaiyya Bhaiyya Registrar Lal Bahadur Shastri Thara's father Ithihasa Aloor Uncle Oru Korean Padam 2015 Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu Head Constable The Reporter Chittappan Oru Vadakkan Selfie Shaji's father Ennum Eppozhum Canteen Supplier ReporterChittappan Oru Second Class Yathra Joppan KL 10 Patthu Registrar Acha Dhin CCTV Operator Namasthe Bali Thinkal Muthal Velli VareHimself Viswasam Athalle Ellam Solomon Utopiayile Rajavu Poornachandran Jamna Pyari Radhika's father Kunjiramayanam Beverages Employee Life of Josutty Josutty's Uncle Urumbukal Urangarilla Sulu's husband Kohinoor Karunakaran Amar Akbar Antony Chakappan Salt Mango Tree Shameer Adi Kapyare Kootamani Bhanu's Relative ATM SI 2016 Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor Kadhantharam Elias Puthiya Niyamam Thalathil Sreenivasan Hello Namasthe Mohanan Ithu Thaanda Police Rasheed Darvinte Parinamam Parthan Shikhamani Mudhugauv Doctor Aadupuliyattam Kunji Narayanan Karinkunnam 6S Coach Anyarku PraveshanamillaDirector Ittikandom Welcome to Central Jail Shivan Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan Dasappan's father Kavi Uddheshichathu..? Broker Kunjose Aanandam Professor Kanjikuzhi Ore MukhamLibrarian2017 Godha Captain's Brother And Cook Cappuccino Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani KissaMathew Sunday Holiday Church visitor 2018Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar AkanamMaydathan KalyanamAravindan KamukiPrincipal Mohan LalSethu's uncle Suvarna Purushan Vijayan Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar Padayottam 2019JanaadhipanSivadasan A for Apple Oru Adar LovePrincipal's Secretary2020 2 States Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte 2021 Pappantem Simontem Piller 2022 Aaraattu Krishnan Posthumous film Mathangi Panchayath Madhavan Posthumous film 12th Man Sidharth's uncle Posthumous film voice-over only Kuri Babu C.K. Posthumous film Guest Appearance 2023Bullet DiariesPosthumous filmMothathi KozhappaMoneylenderPosthumous film 2024ManorathangalPosthumous release Segment: "Swargam Thurakkuna Samayam" 2025 Nancy Rani Posthumous film 2026 Christina
Other language films +List of other language films and roles Year Title Role Language Notes2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa George Tamil Ye Maaya Chesave Telugu 2012 Ekk Deewana Tha Hindi 2013 Raja Rani Nivitha's father Tamil Mathapoo Restaurant Worker 2015 Nanbenda Tea Shop Owner 2016 Theri Police Constable 2017 Konjam Konjam Bruno 2022 Veetla Vishesham Bijulal Posthumous film
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