Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age 74 after his cancer relapsed. The ‘Lagaan’ actor remains one of the most loved villains in the entertainment industry especially in Telugu and Tamil cinema. South Indian stars including Pawan Kalyan, Prabhu Deva, and Vishnu Manchu, paid tribute to his life and work.
Pawan Kalyan remembers working with him
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan shared an emotional message on X, remembering acting with him in films.“May the soul of Shri Pradeep Rawat find peace. The demise of the renowned actor Shri Pradeep Rawat is heartbreaking. I pray to God that his soul attains peace. Shri Pradeep Rawat, who acted in Hindi as well as Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, impressed audiences with his portrayals of antagonists and diverse roles. In the films Sardar Gabbar Singh and Katamarayudu, in which I acted, he played key roles. I extend my deepest condolences to Shri Pradeep Rawat’s family,” he wrote in Telugu.
Prabhu Deva pays tribute
Prabhu Deva also shared a picture of the late actor and wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Pradeep Rawat sir. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
Vishnu Manchu saddened by Pradeep Rawat’s passing
Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu remembered Pradeep as a kind and humble person. He wrote, “It is deeply saddening to hear of the passing of Pradeep Rawat garu. On screen, he brought immense power to every character he portrayed. Off screen, he was the complete opposite: humble, simple, warm, and truly down to earth. That is how I will always remember him.”He also added, “My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and countless admirers. May God give them strength during this difficult time, and may his noble soul rest in eternal peace. Om Shanti.”Pradeep Rawat is survived by his wife, Kalyani, and son, Vikramaditya.His last film was the Telugu movie ‘Gaayapadda Simham’, which was released in May this year.
