seasoned performer Raveendran Nair, well known as Poojappura On June 18, 2023, Ravi passed away in his Marayur home in the Idukki district. The renowned actor, who was 86 years old, had age-related illnesses. Nair chose Poojappura as his stage name because that is where he was born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram.

After starting his career in theatre, Ravi worked with legendary theatrical performers Mala Aravindan and Alumoodan, who later helped establish humour in Malayalam cinema. Mutharamkunnu PO, Poochaykkoru Mukkuthi, Love in Singapore, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, and Kadathanadan Ambadi are a few of Ravi's early performances that stand out.

Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of Kerala, expressed sorrow on the actor's unexpected passing. He revealed, “Condolences on the demise of famous actor Poojappura Ravi. He entered the field of art by conquering the minds of dramatists. He, who has fans all over Angolam in Kerala, was famous through movies and through the expression of comedy characters in his childhood. Poojappura Ravi was the owner of an expressive acting style. Poojappura Ravi's demise is a great loss for the art-cultural field in general. Joining the family and colleagues in their grief.”

Ravi gained nationwide recognition alongside actors like Kuthiravattom Pappu and Jagathy Sreekumar for his vital roles in nearly every Priyadarshan film.

The actor moved to Marayur, Idukki, at the end of his life to spend his remaining days. Because his cherished wife Thankamma had passed away, he remained at Marayur with his kids and grandkids. He preferred isolation over the illusionary and social world. His grandchildren as well as his son Hari and daughter Lakshmi are left behind.

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