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Pradeep Kottayam Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 March 1960

Age61 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceKumaranalloor, Kottayam, Kerala

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMaya

FamilySon - Vishnu Siva Pradeep; Daughter - Vrinda Pradeep

Pradeep Kottayam Biography

Pradeep Kottayam was an Indian actor from Kumaranalloor, Kottayam, Kerala, known for his comic character work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. He began as a

Early life and background
Pradeep Kottayam was born on 25 March 1960 in Kumaranalloor, Kottayam, Kerala. He grew up locally and attended Govt Higher Secondary School, Karapuzha, before continuing his studies at Baselius College and Kottayam Co‑operative College. From his school days he participated in cultural events, and he began acting as a youngster, appearing in a Malayalam play titled Eswaran arrestil when he was in class 10.

Career
Pradeep began his screen career relatively late. He debuted in Malayalam cinema with Ee Naadu Innale Vare in 2001, at around 40 years of age, initially taking on junior artist parts and non‑speaking roles. Over time he became known for his comic presence and went on to act in a number of Malayalam, Tamil and at least one Hindi film.

His Malayalam film credits include Kalyanaraman (2002), Rajamanikyam (2005), Naku Penta Naku Taka (2014), Namasthe Bali (2015), Adi Kapyare Kootamani (2015) and Michael's Coffee House (2021), in which he played a housekeeper. In Tamil cinema he appeared in films such as Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Raja Rani (2013), Nanbenda (2015), Theri (2016) and Konjam Konjam (2017). He was also seen in the Hindi film Ekk Deewana Tha (2012).

Before his full involvement in the film industry, Pradeep worked for the Life Insurance Corporation of India. He joined LIC in 1989 and balanced his employment there with stage work. He continued at LIC until retiring in 2021. At one point his move into screen acting was helped by an unexpected opportunity: while accompanying his son to a TV serial set, a producer offered him a role after spotting him on location.

Recognition
Pradeep’s comic performances earned him recognition within the regional film community. In 2016 he received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards.

Public profile
Pradeep’s screen persona and regular appearances in films across languages brought him media attention in Kerala and beyond. He was widely identified by his hometown name, and he frequently appeared in newspapers and entertainment coverage during his career.

Personal life
Pradeep was married to Maya. The couple had two children: a son, Vishnu Siva Pradeep, and a daughter, Vrinda Pradeep. His parents were Raghavan and Padma. Physically, he was about 160 cm tall (around 5 feet 3 inches), with black eyes and a semi‑bald hairstyle. His zodiac sign was Aries and he held Indian nationality.

Death
Pradeep Kottayam died on 17 February 2022 in his hometown of Kumaranalloor, Kottayam. He was 61 years old. The reported cause of death was a heart attack.

Latest updates
His final credited film appearance was Michael's Coffee House (2021). Following a long period balancing work at LIC with acting, he had retired from the insurance organization the year before his death.
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Recent Work

Michael's Coffee House

Played a housekeeper in this Malayalam film (2021).

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Malayalam cinema with Ee Naadu Innale Vare (2001)
  2. Appeared in notable regional films across Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi
  3. Won Best Supporting Actor at the 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards (2016)
  4. Worked at LIC from 1989 until retirement in 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pradeep Kottayam born?

25 March 1960

What is Pradeep Kottayam known for?

Actor

What is Pradeep Kottayam’s marital status?

Married

Who is Pradeep Kottayam married to?

Maya