Actor-Director Pratap Pothen Found Dead At His Apartment In Chennai

Famous Indian actor and filmmaker Pratap Pothen was recently found dead at his flat in Chennai today (July 15) morning. He was 69 and is survived by his wife and daughter. According to reports, he passed away due to cardiac arrest in his sleep. Let us tell you, he was last seen in Mammootty's film CBI 5: The Brain which was released earlier this year.

For the unversed, Pratap Pothen had acted in more than 100 films. He had predominantly worked in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi movies. Pratap was married to actress Raadhika Sarathkumar in 1985 and later got separated in 1986. He had then got married to Amala Satyanath but they too got separated in 2012.

Talking about his notable work, Pratap Pothen had worked in films such as Thakara, Padikkadavan, Chamaram, 22 Female Kottayam and many others. In 1985, he won a National Award for directing the film Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai.

His last film is Barroz starring Mohanlal, and it is yet to be released.

May his soul rest in peace!