<p>In an unfortunate turn of events, popular Malayalam filmmaker and actor Pratap Pothen was found dead at his Chennai apartment on Friday morning (July 15). He was 69 years old and had acted in over a hundred films in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. He had also directed nearly 12 films for the regional cinema.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More details about his sudden death are yet to be revealed by his family and police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fans across the nation are mourning his death and social media is filled with condolences and heartfelt notes for the star. One user wrote, "Popular veteran actor-filmmaker #PratapPothen is no more! He passed away in Chennai. May his soul RIP. (sic)"</p>

<p>Another wrote, "R.I.P. Pratap Pothen. 1952 - 2022. (sic)" And, one user said, "Rest in Peace Pratap Pothen, one of the finest actors of the South Indian cinema. (sic)"</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On Behalf Of Our<br />
Maiam's President <a href="https://twitter.com/ikamalhaasan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ikamalhaasan</a> Sir Avargal,<br />
I Humbly Request Our<br />
Maiam's State Secretaries <a href="https://twitter.com/MuraliAppas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MuraliAppas</a> Sir Avargal &amp;<a href="https://twitter.com/KavingarSnekan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KavingarSnekan</a> Sir Avargal In<br />
Paying Floral Tributes Or Homage<br />
To The Veteran Actor &amp; Director <a href="https://twitter.com/ppothen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ppothen</a> Sir Avargal,<br />
Pratap Pothen Sir Ji. <a href="https://t.co/OjLu4ZeXD8">pic.twitter.com/OjLu4ZeXD8</a></p>
— Vignesh Raja (@Vignesh47685815) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vignesh47685815/status/1547810125515149312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="qme"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PratapPothen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PratapPothen</a> <a href="https://t.co/8qnMPFV8XO">pic.twitter.com/8qnMPFV8XO</a></p>
— Sofia Sarin (@sofiasarin) <a href="https://twitter.com/sofiasarin/status/1547810722410688512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rest in Peace Pratap Pothen, one of the finest actors of the South Indian cinema.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PratapPothen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PratapPothen</a><a href="https://t.co/KaX7G0mFjU">https://t.co/KaX7G0mFjU</a></p>
— Explorer of Truth (@ameershahul) <a href="https://twitter.com/ameershahul/status/1547810182297571328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Born in 1952, Pratap completed his schooling from&nbsp;Lawrence school and graduated from Madras Christian College. After passing out of his college, he started his career as a copywriter in a Mumbai ad agency.</p>

<p>By the 1980s, he made his presence known in the industry and made his mark as an actor, screenwriter, director and producer.</p>

<p>In 1978, he made his acting debut with the Bharatan directorial &nbsp;'Aaravam'. He later featured in films like 'Thakaram', 'Aarohanam', and 'Banglore Days'.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shabaash-mithu-review-taapsee-pannus-film-hits-a-few-fours-sticks-to-singlesmostly-497502" hreflang="en">'Shabaash Mithu' review: Taapsee Pannu's film hits a few fours, sticks to singles&nbsp;mostly</a></p>


In an unfortunate turn of events, popular Malayalam filmmaker and actor Pratap Pothen was found dead at his Chennai apartment on Friday morning (July 15). He was 69 years old and had acted in over a hundred films in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages.

In an unfortunate turn of events, popular Malayalam filmmaker and actor Pratap Pothen was found dead at his Chennai apartment on Friday morning (July 15). He was 69 years old and had acted in over a hundred films in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. He had also directed nearly 12 films for the regional cinema. More details about his sudden death are yet to be revealed by his family and police. Fans across the nation are mourning his death and social media is filled with condolences and heartfelt notes for the star. One user wrote, "Popular veteran actor-filmmaker #PratapPothen is no more! He passed away in Chennai. May his soul RIP. (sic)" Another wrote, "R.I.P. Pratap Pothen. 1952 - 2022. (sic)" And, one user said, "Rest in Peace Pratap Pothen, one of the finest actors of the South Indian cinema. (sic)" On Behalf Of Our Maiam's President @ikamalhaasan Sir Avargal, I Humbly Request Our Maiam's State Secretaries @MuraliAppas Sir Avargal &@KavingarSnekan Sir Avargal In Paying Floral Tributes Or Homage To The Veteran Actor & Director @ppothen Sir Avargal, Pratap Pothen Sir Ji. pic.twitter.com/OjLu4ZeXD8 — Vignesh Raja (@Vignesh47685815) July 15, 2022 #RIP #PratapPothen pic.twitter.com/8qnMPFV8XO — Sofia Sarin (@sofiasarin) July 15, 2022 Rest in Peace Pratap Pothen, one of the finest actors of the South Indian cinema.#PratapPothenhttps://t.co/KaX7G0mFjU — Explorer of Truth (@ameershahul) July 15, 2022 Born in 1952, Pratap completed his schooling from Lawrence school and graduated from Madras Christian College. After passing out of his college, he started his career as a copywriter in a Mumbai ad agency. By the 1980s, he made his presence known in the industry and made his mark as an actor, screenwriter, director and producer. In 1978, he made his acting debut with the Bharatan directorial 'Aaravam'. He later featured in films like 'Thakaram', 'Aarohanam', and 'Banglore Days'. Also read: 'Shabaash Mithu' review: Taapsee Pannu's film hits a few fours, sticks to singles mostly

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Renowned Indian actor-filmmaker Pratap Pothen, 69, found dead at Chennai flat