Punnapra Appachan passed away at the age of 77. The actor suffered multiple injuries after a tragic fall, according to reports. Doctors reported that his death occurred due to heavy internal bleeding in his head. He has been the personality that people saw for years on the big screen. The actor earned immense love from the netizens and industry for his work.
His Career Has Shone Bright
His filmography is truly remarkable, spanning more than 1,000 movies in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi, underscoring his productivity and influence in the film industry. He started his career with an impressive film debut in the 1965 movie “Othenante Makan” and quickly became famous for his strong performances, including as a trade union leader in “Anubhavangal Paalichakal” and the Chief Minister in “The King.” Besides, his partnership with the renowned director Adoor Gopalakrishnan on award-winning films, and the director’s praise for his commitment to the filmmaking process further confirm the actor’s greatness. Plus, his flexibility is evident in his acting alongside Dilip Kumar and in his ability to play different roles in the Tamil film industry.
Besides Being An Actor
Artists do have a life outside their art to help it survive. Punnapra Appachan showed us the way and normalised it. Money helps your art to survive, and Punnapra Appachan worked as a LIC agent outside his acting career. He is survived by his wife, Marykutty, and their two children, Antony Jerome and Alice Alphonse. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and various members of the film industry have expressed their condolences regarding his demise.
