Malayalam actor Prathapachandran dead

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (IANS): Veteran Malayalam actor Prathapachandran passed away Thursday after a massive cardiac arrest in his Kerala home. He was 63.

The end came at his home in Omalloor in Pathanamthitta district. The funeral will be held Friday.

Prathapachandran, who acted in more than 300 films in an acting career spanning three decades, is survived by his wife and three children.

He was known for his superb dialogue delivery and the ease with which he portrayed his many villain roles.