Renowned Malayalam actor Poojappura Ravi has passed away. He was 86 years old.
He breathed his last due to age-related illness at his daughter’s residence in Marayoor, Idukki.
Poojappura Ravi alias Raveendran Nair was born in 1940 to Madhavan Pillai and Bhavaniyamma in Poojappura. He has acted more than 200 films in several languages.
He made his acting debut through the drama play ‘Oraal Koodi Kallanayi’ acting the role of ‘Beerankunju’. He later adopted the stage name ‘Poojappura Ravi’.
Poojappura Ravi, who was popular for essaying humour roles, made his film debut through ‘Veluthampi Dalawa’ in 1962.
Among his notable roles, one of Ravi’s standout performances was in the 1992 film ‘Kallan Kappalil Thanne’ where he portrayed the character of Subramaniyam Swami.
Ravi last appeared in the Malayalam movie ‘Guppy’ in 2016.
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