Published 18:30 IST, April 25th 2020
Malayalam TV actor Ravi Vallathol passes away, Kerala CM expresses condolence
Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol, well-known for his acting in television serials and movies, passed away on Saturday at a hospital, family sources said
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Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol, well-known for his acting in television serials and movies, passed away on Saturday at a hospital, family sources said.
Vallathol, son of drama legend T N Gopinathan Nair and Soudamini, was the nephew of the famous Malayalam poet Vallathol Narayana Menon.
The veteran actor had appeared in around 50 Malayalam movies and more than 50 television serials starting from1986 with the serial 'Vaitharani' on Doordarshan. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi VIjayan expressed condolences on the passing away of the actor. "He had an extraordinary ability to immortalise the characters with a wide range of emotions," Vijayan said, adding that, his demise was a loss to both theatre, film and TV serial industry.
Opposition Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala also condoled the demise of the Vallathol. Chennithala remembered Vallathol as a brilliant writer and social activist. Vallathol made his film debut in 'Swathi
Thirunal' directed by the late Lenin Rajendran in 1987. He had also played versatile characters in hit movies movies including Godfather, Mathilukal, Sargam, Vidheyan, Kottayam Kunjachan, Naalu Penningal, Idukki Gold among others.
He has penned more than 25 short stories among which two were adapted into television series. He is survived by his wife Geetha Lakshmi.
Netizens pay condolence
Deeply saddenned by the untimely demise of the veteran actor, Shri Ravi Vallathol Ji. A multi-talented person, he'd acted in 46 films & over 100 TV serial & was an active socio-cultural worker.
— Amal Chandra (@ens_socialis) April 25, 2020
Heartfelt condolences goes out to his family & friends.
May his soul rest in peace.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan had a soft corner for #RaviVallathol. He gave the actor some good roles. Vidheyan, Nalu Pennungal come to mind immediately. RIP Ravi Vallathol. pic.twitter.com/h16cSpUaUP
— Rajesh Abraham (@pendown) April 25, 2020
Veteran Actor #RaviVallathol passes away today. He was 67.
— Anoop Samraj (@anoopsamraj) April 25, 2020
He acted in 46 movies and 100+ serials
Heart felt condolences! #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZYVM7ujU3j
We know very well
— SRIRAM CHEKURI (@teamauditors11) April 25, 2020
RAVI VAYALAR
(Being APCC observer)
Cld you plz tell us about
RAVI VALLATHOL.
We shall pray for his soul to be rest in peace. https://t.co/sepvzO1Eat
(With PTI inputs)
18:30 IST, April 25th 2020