Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/03/1961 |
| Age | 60 years (died on 17, Feb, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Kumaranalloor, Kottayam, Kerala |
| Date of Death | 17/02/2022 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Pradeep K. R., professionally known as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor renowned for his comedic roles in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. | |
| He worked in approximately 70 films across Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi industries. | |
| Before his acting career, he worked at the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) from 1989 until his retirement in 2021. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Semi-bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Govt Higher Secondary School, Karapuzha |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Maya | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Malayalam Film: Ee Naadu Innale Vare (2001) |
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| Last Film | Malayalam film: Michael's Coffee House (2021) as house keeper |
| Award | In 2016, Pradeep won the Best Supporting Actor at the 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards. |
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| Total Films | Approximately 70 films |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pradeep Kottayam worked in Malayalam and Tamil films. | |
| 2. He was recognized for comedy roles in several Malayalam films. | |
| 3. His work extended to Tamil and Hindi films as well. | |
| 4. Pradeep began acting in a Malayalam play during his childhood. | |
| 5. He worked at the Life Insurance Corporation of India until 2021. | |
| 6. Initially, he had roles as a silent junior artist. | |
| 7. His career changed when he got a role in a TV serial. | |
| 8. Pradeep Kottayam passed away on February 17, 2022, from a heart attack. | |
| 9. His breakthrough came with the 2010 Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, where a dialogue received public attention. | |
| 10. While studying, he participated in cultural events at school and college. | |
| 11. In class 10, he started acting as a child artist in the Malayalam play Eswaran Arrestil. | |
| 12. He joined the Life Insurance Corporation of India in 1989 and retired in 2021. | |
| 13. He is survived by his wife Maya and two children, son Vishnu and daughter Vrinda. | |
| 14. Popular actors Mohanlal and Mammootty paid tribute to him after his death. |