Pradeep Kottayam
{{Short description|Indian film actor (1961–2022)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Pradeep Kottayam
| caption =
| birth_name = Pradeep K. R.
| birth_date = 1961
| birth_place = Kottayam, Kerala, India
| death_date = {{death date and given age|2022|02|17|61|df=y}}
| death_place = Kottayam, Kerala
| other_names =
| alma_mater =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|LIC officer}}
| years_active = 2001–2022
| spouse = Maya
| children = 2
}}
Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa gave him a breakthrough after a dialogue received public attention.{{cite news|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kottayam-pradeep-famous-movies-vinnaithandi-varuvaya-dialogue-1.6455588|title=Kottayam Pradeep Famous Movie Vinnaithandi Varuvaya Dialogue|work= Mathrubhumi}}{{Cite news|title='കരിമീൻ ഉണ്ട്, ഫിഷ് ഉണ്ട്...'; ഒറ്റ ഡയലോഗിൽ 'ഹിറ്റായ' കോട്ടയം പ്രദീപ്|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2022/02/17/remembering-actor-kottayam-pradeep.html|access-date=2022-02-17|work=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}{{Cite news|title=Kotttayam Pradeep: സിനിമാ സംഭാഷണങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് സ്വന്തം ഭാഷ്യം രചിച്ച നടന്‍|language=ml|work=Asianet News|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment-news/kotttayam-pradeep-actor-with-a-different-style-of-dialogue-r7fp26|access-date=2022-02-17}}{{Cite news|last=|first=|title=ചിമ്പുവിനോട് പറഞ്ഞ ഡയലോഗാണ് തന്റെ ജീവിതം മാറ്റിമറിച്ചതെന്ന് പ്രദീപ് എപ്പോഴും പറയുമായിരുന്നു|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=753265&u=kottayam-pradeep-pasess-away|access-date=2022-02-17|work=Kerala Kaumudi|language=en}}{{Cite news|date=2022-02-17|title=Kottayam Pradeep{{!}} മകനെ അഭിനയിപ്പിക്കാൻ എത്തി നടനായി; സംഭാഷണം കൊണ്ട് ശ്രദ്ധേയനായി; കോട്ടയം പ്രദീപ് താരമായതിങ്ങനെ|url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/how-kottayam-pradeep-become-an-actor-made-impression-with-his-dialogue-presentation-rv-tv-srg-510827.html|access-date=2022-02-17|work=News18 Malayalam|language=ml}}
Career
Pradeep Kottayam started his acting career in 2001 with the film Ee Naadu Innale Vare, directed by I. V. Sasi. In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist, appearing in mainly non speaking roles and uncredited roles. He has appeared in many movies including Rajamanikyam and 2 Harihar Nagar as a bystander in crowd scenes or a non-speaking role. He got a breakthrough in Gautham Vasudev Menon's hit film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, he had the role of the uncle of heroine Trisha, which was well noticed. His dialogue in the movie "karimeen undu...fish undu...mutton undu..." ({{Translation|we have karimeen, fish and mutton}}) became famous in the industry.{{Cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/02/17/remembering-actor-kottayam-pradeep.html|title=A dialogue that changed his life: Remembering Kottayam Pradeep|website=Onmanorama}}
His best known works include Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Life of Josutty, Kunjiramayanam, Welcome to Central Jail, Amar Akbar Antony, Adi Kapyare Kootamani and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan.{{cite web|title=Pradeep Kottayam|url=http://www..cochintalkies.com/celebrity/pradeep-kottayam.html|work=cochintalkies}} He is known for his special style of rendering dialogues. Mostly, he played comedy, supporting and cameo roles. Pradeep also won the Best Supporting Actor for various roles at 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards 2016. He last acted in Aaraattu starring Mohanlal and directed by B. Unnikrishnan.{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2022/02/17/b-unnikrishnan-about-kottayam-pradeep.html|title='ആറാട്ടിലെ' ആ സീൻ രസകരമായിരുന്നു: പ്രദീപിനെ ഒാർമിച്ച് ബി ഉണ്ണിക്കൃഷ്ണൻ|work=Malayala Manorama}}
Personal life
Pradeep was married to Maya. The couple has two children.{{Cite news|title=Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep dies at 61|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/02/17/malayalam-actor-kottayam-pradeep-heart-attack.html|access-date=2022-02-17|work=OnManorama}} He died from heart attack at a private hospital in Kottayam on 17 February 2022, at age 61.{{Cite news|last=Unnikrishnan|first=Hiran|date=2022-02-17|title=Actor Kottayam Pradeep passes away|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/actor-kottayam-pradeep-passes-away/article65058353.ece|access-date=2022-02-17|issn=0971-751X}}{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/malayalam-actor-kottayam-pradeep-passes-away-at-61-in-kerala-1914086-2022-02-17|title=Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep passes away at 61 in Kerala|work=India Today}}{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2022/02/17/actor-kottayam-pradeep-passed-away.html|title=നടൻ കോട്ടയം പ്രദീപ് അന്തരിച്ചു|work=Malayala Manorama}}{{cite news|title=Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep passes away at 61 in Kerala |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/malayalam-actor-kottayam-pradeep-passes-away-at-61-in-kerala-1914086-2022-02-17 |access-date=17 February 2022 |work=India Today |language=en}}
Filmography
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= Malayalam films =
= Other language films =
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| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"|2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | rowspan="3"|George | Tamil | |
| Ye Maaya Chesave | Telugu | |||
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Nivitha's father | rowspan="5"|Tamil | |
| 2015 | Nanbenda | Tea Shop Owner | ||
| 2016 | Theri | Police Constable | ||
| 2017 | Konjam Konjam | Bruno | ||
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Bijulal | Posthumous film |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm6845864}}
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Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Indian male film actors
Category:Male actors from Kottayam
Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema
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