Malayalam TV Actor Ravi Vallathol Passes Away At 67

Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol took his last breathe at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram.

New Delhi: Popular Malayalam TV serial actor Ravi Vallathol, who worked in over 100 shows, left for his heavenly abode on Saturday (April 25) in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 67. Ravi, who passed away at his residence, is survived by his wife. He was reportedly not keeping well since the past few years. Ravi Vallathol, son of popular writer and drama artiste T.N.Gopinathan Nair and Soudamini, started his career in the Malayalam film industry as a lyricist and then as an actor. The veteran actor, known for his power-packed performances, was a favourite among the TV viewers. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled Ravi's death and said that it was a huge loss to both the TV and film industry. Several fans offered their condolences on social media.

condolence at the demise of shri ravi vallathol , cine artist and tv serial artist including door darshan

— baburaphel (@baburaphel) April 25, 2020

Veteran Actor #RaviVallathol passes away today. He was 67.

He acted in 46 movies and 100+ serials Heart felt condolences! #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZYVM7ujU3j — Anoop Samraj (@anoopsamraj) April 25, 2020

@KALLIVAYALIL End of an era in Malayalam Movies . Ravi Vallathol no more . May his soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/wQrzZUN63Z

— Asif Hameed (@asifgoa) April 25, 2020

Vallathol, nephew of legendary poet Mahakavi Vallathol Narayana Menon, was known for his noted roles in popular Malayalam films like 'Nee Varuvolam', 'Godfather', 'Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam', 'Sargam' and 'Dada Sahib'. The actor also received the best actor award in the Kerala State Television Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘American Dreams'.