Poojappura Ravi, a veteran Malayalam actor and comedian, passed away on June 18, 2023, at the age of 68.
He was suffering from kidney-related ailments and was undergoing dialysis at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
His death has shocked and saddened his fans and colleagues in the film industry.
Who was Poojappura Ravi?
Poojappura Ravi was born on May 16, 1955, in Thiruvananthapuram.
He started his acting career as a theatre artist and later made his debut in films with the 1979 movie ‘Thacholi Ambu’.
He went on to act in over 500 films, mostly in comic roles.
Poojappura was known for his witty dialogues and hilarious expressions.
Some of his popular films include:
- ‘Nadodikkattu’
- ‘In Harihar Nagar’
- ‘Godfather’
- ‘Mannar Mathai Speaking’
- ‘Meesa Madhavan’
- ‘CID Moosa’
- ‘Runway’
- ‘Twenty:20’.
He also acted in some Tamil and Telugu films.
He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist in 1996 for the film ‘Spadikam’.
How did Poojappura Ravi die?
Poojappura Ravi had been suffering from kidney-related ailments for a long time and was undergoing dialysis at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
He was admitted to the hospital on June 17, 2023, after his condition worsened.
He breathed his last on June 18, 2023, around 6 am.
His mortal remains were taken to his residence for the public to pay their last respects.
His funeral was held at Santhikavadam crematorium in Thiruvananthapuram with full state honors.
How did the film industry react to Poojappura Ravi’s death?
Poojappura Ravi’s death has left a void in the Malayalam film industry.
Many celebrities and politicians expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the late actor on social media.
Mammootty, Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Jayasurya, Dileep, Manju Warrier, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Tovino Thomas, Aju Varghese, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jagadish, Innocent, Siddique, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Sreenivasan, Mukesh, and many others shared their grief and memories of working with Poojappura Ravi.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Opposition Leader VD Satheesan, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Union Minister V Muraleedharan, and other political leaders also condoled the demise of Poojappura Ravi and praised his contribution to Malayalam cinema.
What are some of the best scenes of Poojappura Ravi?
Poojappura Ravi was a master of comedy and had many memorable scenes in his films. Here are some of his best scenes that will make you laugh and cry at the same time:
- The scene where he plays a drunkard who tries to fool Mohanlal and Sreenivasan in ‘Nadodikkattu’.
- The scene where he plays a hotel manager who gets into trouble with Jagadish and Siddique in ‘In Harihar Nagar’.
- The scene where he plays a police constable who interrogates Dileep and Harisree Ashokan in ‘CID Moosa’.
- The scene where he plays a priest who blesses Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in ‘Meesa Madhavan’.
- The scene where he plays a lawyer who defends Mammootty and Mukesh in ‘Twenty:20’.
Rest in peace, Poojappura Ravi. You will always be remembered for your laughter and talent.
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