Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Production Controller |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Pattambi, Palakkad district, Kerala, India |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1964 |
| Age | 61 years (died on 04, Jan, 2026) |
| Date of Death | 04/01/2026 |
Latest News about Kannan Pattambi
04/01/2026
Kannan Pattambi, the renowned Malayalam actor and production controller, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 62 at a private hospital in Kozhikode while undergoing treatment for a prolonged kidney-related illness. His death was confirmed by his brother, film director Major Ravi, and his funeral was held on January 5, 2026, at his residence in Njangattiri, Palakkad district, with tributes pouring in from the Malayalam film industry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Names | K P Kannan, Kannan Pattampi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Kuttishankaran |
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| Mother | Sathyabhama |
| Siblings | Brother - Major Ravi (film director) |
| Children | Daughter - Swati Karve |
Career
| Debut | Kannan Pattambi began working in the Malayalam film industry at a young age, with early appearances in films such as 'Black' (2004). |
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| Awards & Honors |
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| Notable Works | He gained significant attention in 2007 with 'Mission 90 Days', a film directed by his brother focused on the investigation of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination. His collaborations with actor Mohanlal include the hit film 'Pulimurugan', which was the first Malayalam movie to cross 100 crore rupees globally. He also appeared in critically acclaimed films such as 'Odiyan', '12th Man', 'Ananthabhadram', 'Vettam', and 'Keerthichakra'. |
| Filmography |
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| Production Work | Kannan Pattambi worked as a production controller for approximately four decades and was involved in more than 100 films in this capacity. He collaborated with prominent filmmakers including Major Ravi, Shaji Kailas, V. K. Prakash, Santosh Sivan, K. J. Bose, and Anil Medayil. He was known for his dependable and calm demeanor on film sets. He also worked as an executive producer on select projects. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kannan Pattambi played a supporting role as Raju in the film 'Black' in 2004. | |
| 2. He collaborated frequently with his brother, Major Ravi, across various film projects. | |
| 3. In 2007, he gained prominence through 'Mission 90 Days', produced under his guidance. | |
| 4. He has participated in over 23 Malayalam films, marking a significant presence in the industry. | |
| 5. He participated in over 100 films as a production controller throughout his career spanning nearly 40 years. | |
| 6. Colleagues described him as dependable and calm under pressure, making him a trusted name on film sets. | |
| 7. His final on-screen appearance was in the unreleased film 'Rachel'. |