Idukki, 18/6: Noted movie actor and theatre personality Poojapura Ravi died on Sunday at the residence of his daughter near Marayoor in Idukki District, family sources said. He was 83.
The actor was staying with his daughter at Marayoor for the past few months, sources said. Family sources said the body will be brought to Thiruvananthapuram today itself where the funeral will be held on Tuesday. He is survived by two children.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and other ministers condoled the death of the actor.
The CM said Ravi had conquered the minds of people through theatre. “He later became popular through the comedy roles he played in the movies. His demise is a loss to the art and cultural landscape of the state,” Vijayan said in a statement