A day ago, the Southern industry woke up to the shocking death of popular actor-filmmaker Pratap Pothen. The 70-year-old actor, who has starred in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and even Hindi films, has several films to his credit and has worked with some of the biggest names in the Indian entertainment industry. In a statement from his wife, the actor-filmmaker died in his sleep as a result of cardiac arrest in Chennai.
From tribute to tweets: Southern industry mourns death of actor-filmmaker Pratap Pothen
Following the news, several members of the film brotherhood expressed their condolences to the family and even paid tribute to the famous artist. From Kamal Haasan to Prithviraj Sukumaran to Suriya, and R Madhavan, many of them took to social media to express their sadness and shock at the news.
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan paid tribute in Tamil. His Instagram post brought back memories of the time they worked together for the 1989 film Vettri Vizhaa, which was also directed by Pratap Pothen. His post read: “Friend Pratap Bothan continued his avid literary reading and unquenchable interest in art films. I have seen during the ‘Vetrivizha’ period that he is also an expert at successfully directing vivid films. Kudos to him.”
Suriya and Jyothika (2D Entertainment)
Rest in peace Prathap sir – you will be remembered for your futuristic films and strong roles; we will miss your childlike enthusiasm and active presence during our shoots.
Gone too fast.#RIPPrathapPothen pic.twitter.com/oyp1RKJavP— 2D entertainment (@2D_ENTPVTLTD) July 15, 2022
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Khushbu Sundar
Due to the sudden death of #PratapPothen Sir Baby Gurl song by #CoffeeWithKadhal will be postponed until tomorrow 18:00
Rest in peace #PratapPothen Sir. Deepest sympathy of #SundarC #U1Records & #CoffeeWithKadhal team
You will be missed ????#RIPPratapPothen pic.twitter.com/khAlejZKV0
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) July 15, 2022
So discouraged. Heartbreaking. Lost a very good friend, a great human being, a great technician, an actor and the funniest guy ever, #PratapPothen this morning. Had the privilege of working with him in some films. Hope you are finally at peace PP. You will be terribly missed.#REST IN PEACE ???????? pic.twitter.com/zSVIVbGm2F
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) July 15, 2022
Suresh Gopi
Manju Warrier
Kunchako Boban
Kerty Suresh
Your legacy will live on..
My heart goes out to your family and loved ones! We will miss you..Rest in peace #PratapPothen sir pic.twitter.com/UrqJNDRObJ
— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) July 15, 2022
Tovino Thomas
Many celebrities such as R Madhavan and Dulquer Salmaan took to their Instagram to share stories expressing their condolences to the family.
Read also: Malayalam film industry remembers Pratap Pothen
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