Prathap Pothen

Malayalam cinema sees a strong tradition of actors transitioning into directing, leveraging their deep character understanding. From Sreenivasan's satirical classics to Prithviraj Sukumaran's blockbusters and Vineeth Sreenivasan's feel-good hits, these artists bring unique visions. Basil Joseph, Soubin Shahir, and even Mohanlal have also successfully ventured behind the camera, enriching the industry with diverse storytelling.

The actor will play a lonely miser in the film Once upon a time there was a kallan.

Veteran music composer Ilyaraja is said to compose music for Dulquer Salman's upcoming movie directed by Prathap Pothen

He confessed his respect for the actor on his social networking page

Pratap Pothen had earlier raised allegations against Jayaram on Facebook

The actor has finished the shooting of his 100th film.

The demise of actor-director Prathap Pothan has left the movie industry in deep shock. Along with many celebrities who had shared the screen with him, Palunku actor Rajesh Hebbar has also mourned Pratap's demise and reminisced some fond memories with him.

The veteran actor finished shooting for his 100th film recently

Malayalam actor-director Prathap Pothen was found dead in his apartment in Chennai on Friday. The 70-year-old actor, who made his acting debut with the film ‘Aaravam’, died of a cardiac arrest. His wife Amala Pothen said Prathap "passed away in his sleep" following a cardiac arrest.

The film is about the dream of a young girl from village

The renowned Indian actor and filmmaker was found dead at his flat in Chennai.

Surekha, who starred in the cult movie 'Thakara' at the age of 15, is now making a comeback to the Malayalam TV industry. She is currently playing the role of Yasoda, a cool grandma, in the show 'Ninnishtam Ennishtam'. Surekha expressed her excitement about the character and the show's slice-of-life storyline. However, she also felt emotional about returning to Thiruvananthapuram, where she started her career. She reminisced about the late actors and filmmakers who were part of the 'Thakara' team.

The movie is titled as Poojai

Mammootty plays a common man in the film

The actor-director says he���s happy to have worked with young talent, including Rima Kallingal and Fahadh Faasil in his second outing

The film is directed by Padmakumar

Once upon a time there was a kallan narrates the relation between a 70 year old man and a thief

Versatile actor Prathap Pothen, has decided his next project in Kollywood.

It was an evening of glitz and glamour as fashionistas in the city made a beeline for an evening of fashion and entertainment.

Janani Iyer will play the female lead in Three Dots

The cast and crew of Anil C Menon's London Bridge have left for London for the shoot

The script of the film and Prathap Pothen’s presence lured him to sign the film

The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) will pay tributes to late actor Prathap Pothen by screening his film ‘Kafir’ which was released this year. Directed by Vinod, the film will be screened at Kalabhavan theatre at 5pm on Saturday.

The actor is currently holidaying in Maldives