Pradeep Kottayam

Pradeep Kottayam is an Indian film actor who primarily works in Malayalam films. He is best known for his comedy roles.

Personal life
He is married to Maya. The couple have two children.

Career
Pradeep started his acting career in 2001 with the film Ee Nadu Enale Vare, directed by I. V. Sasi. In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist ,appearing in mainly non speaking roles and uncredited roles.He has appeared in many movies including Rajamanikyam,2 harihar nagar,..etc as a bystander in crowd scenes or a non speaking role.He got a breakthrough Gautham Menon's hit film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, he did the role of the uncle of heroine Trisha Krishnan.

His best works include Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Life of Josutty, Kunjiramayanam, Welcome to Central Jail, Amar Akbar Antony, Adi Kapyare Kootamani and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan. He is known for his special style of rendering dialogues. Mostly, he played comedy, supporting and cameo roles. Pradeep also won the Best Supporting actor for various roles at 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards 2016.