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Veteran Malayalam actor GK Pillai passes away at 97
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Pinkvilla | 31/12/2021 04:15 PM | Click to read full article
GK Pillai passed away today morning due to age-related issues. He is said to be the oldest actor in the industry, who passed away at the age of 97.
Before venturing into movies, Pillai served in the Army and Navy. He has acted in more than 325 films, known for revolutionizing the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema.