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Veteran Villain Pradeep Rawat Passes Away
6 Aug
Summary
- Actor Pradeep Rawat died at 74 due to cancer relapse.
- He was celebrated for villain roles in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
- South Indian stars Pawan Kalyan and Prabhu Deva paid tribute.

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age of 74 after his cancer relapsed. Rawat was celebrated for his memorable villainous roles, especially in Telugu and Tamil cinema, earning him a special place in the entertainment industry. His impactful performances were noted in films like 'Sardar Gabbar Singh' and 'Katamarayudu'.
South Indian stars, including Pawan Kalyan, Prabhu Deva, and Vishnu Manchu, shared heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Pawan Kalyan recalled acting with Rawat and prayed for his soul's peace, extending condolences to his family. Prabhu Deva and Vishnu Manchu also expressed deep sadness over Rawat's passing, remembering him as a powerful on-screen presence and a humble individual off-screen.
Pradeep Rawat is survived by his wife, Kalyani, and son, Vikramaditya. His most recent film, the Telugu movie 'Gaayapadda Simham', was released in May of this year.