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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malayalam Actor Vishnu Prasad Dies After Battling Liver Disease
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Entertainment Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. Fans are left heartbroken as Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad passed away on May 1. The actor was reportedly undergoing treatment for the complications caused due to liver ailment. He had been in a critical condition for the last few days before he breathed his last on Thursday. After the tragic news broke, fans and celebrities poured in their condolences messages on social media, mourning the actor's death through emotional news of Vishnu Prasad's demise was confirmed by actor Kishor Satya. In a post on Instagram, Satya wrote, 'Dear friends, a sad news... Vishnu Prasad has passed away. He had been undergoing treatment for an illness for quite some time now. My condolences... I pray that his family gains the strength to bear his untimely demise.'Seema G Nair, Vishnu Prasad's co-actress from the show Gokulam, reflected on her bond with the now deceased actor in a touching note. Shared on Facebook, the post also included a picture of Vishnu. She wrote, 'Vishnu Prasad bids farewell... A bond of many years comes to an end. Our connection began when my son Appu was just six months old. Vishnu came to act as my brother in Gokulam, and that's where it all started.'Further, Seema also recounted her hospital visit to meet the actor. Recalling the day, the actress mentioned that she cracked a few jokes, calling him a lone tusker. In a heartbreaking revelation, she mentioned that Vishnu's daughter wanted to donate a part of her liver to save her father. Concluding, Seema penned, 'He wanted to live, and we believed he would. But... Farewell, Vishnu.'Apasara, Vishnu's on-screen wife in the show Rakkuyil, also remembered her co-star, even sharing some glimpses of their camaraderie through a series of pictures. The behind the scenes photos from the show featured the duo as a married couple, allowing the fans a peek into their bond. The side note read, 'Dear Vishnu brother, RIP.'Vishnu Prasad is survived by his daughters, Abhirami and Ananika. In terms of career, he gained fame for his roles in several Malayalam and Tamil films, including Kasi (2001) Kaiyethum Doorath (2002), Runway (2004), Mambazhakkalam (2004) Ben Johnson (2005), Lokanathan IAS (2005), Pathaka (2006) and Lion (2006).The actor's funeral is expected to take place on Friday.


Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad passes away; TV celebs pay emotional tributes
Malayalam television actor Vishnu Prasad passed away on Thursday night due to complications from a liver ailment, leaving fans and colleagues in mourning. Known for his villainous roles in popular serials like 'Sthreepadam' and 'Rakkuyil,' Vishnu's death prompted heartfelt tributes from co-stars like Seema G Nair and Apasara, who fondly remembered his kindness and talent. The Malayalam television industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Vishnu Prasad , who passed away on Thursday night (May 1) following complications related to a liver ailment. The actor had been undergoing treatment and was reportedly in an unconscious state before he breathed his last. The news of Vishnu's demise has left his fans and colleagues heartbroken, with many celebrities from the Malayalam TV fraternity expressing their grief and sharing fond memories of the late actor. Condolences have been pouring in across social media since the tragic news broke. Actress Seema G Nair , who shared the screen with Vishnu in the shiw Gokulam, penned a deeply emotional note recalling their long-standing bond. 'Vishnu Prasad bids farewell... A bond of many years comes to an end. Our connection began when my son Appu was just six months old. Vishnu came to act as my brother in Gokulam, and that's where it all started,' she shared. Seema also recalled her recent hospital visit where she tried to lighten the mood with jokes. 'I cracked a few jokes, calling him a lone tusker, and he smiled. His wife later told me my visit comforted him. Their daughter was even ready to donate a part of her liver to save him,' she added. 'He wanted to live, and we believed he would. But... Farewell, Vishnu.' Actress Apasara, who played Vishnu's on-screen wife in the serial Rakkuyil, also expressed her sorrow, sharing behind-the-scenes pictures from the show and remembering the camaraderie they shared. Beena Antony joined the growing list of celebs paying tribute, describing Vishnu as a talented artist and a kind-hearted colleague. Vishnu Prasad, known for his compelling villain roles, had a career that spanned across both television and cinema. Vishnu had become a familiar face on Malayalam television, earning praise for his performances in popular serials like Sthreepadam, Ente Mathavu , and Swayamvaram, where he was last seen playing the role of Justin. Vishnu Prasad's funeral is expected to take place on Friday, with preparations being made to allow his family members to arrive and bid their final goodbye.