Popular Malayalam actor Pradeep KR, widely known as Kottayam Pradeep, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 61, following a heart attack. His sudden death has come as a shock to the Malayalam film industry and his many fans. Kottayam Pradeep is survived by his wife, Maya, and their two children. He passed away in Kottayam. Details regarding his last rites will be announced in the coming hours. His contribution to cinema and his memory will be cherished by all who knew and admired him.