Well known south Indian film actor and director Prathap Pothen passed away in Chennai on Friday. He was 69.
Confirming the death of the actor in his flat located on Kilpauk Garden Road, a police officer said as per initial reports he had died of natural health causes. The Kilpauk Police will investigate further, the officer added.
The police have cordoned off the area as a large number of film personalities are expected to arrive to pay their last respects.