George Pius Tharayil: South's famous film producer George Pius Tharayil has passed away at the age of 63. There is mourning in the South Indian film industry due to his demise. He was an experienced producer whose career spanned more than two decades. After his death on October 5, tributes are being paid to him from the film world. Friends, colleagues and cinema lovers are also expressing their condolences and remembering George Pius for his friendly nature, professionalism and his contribution to Indian cinema.
George Pius gave many hit films in two decades
George Pius Tharayil was known for his extensive work in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. He worked behind the scenes in many projects as a line producer, executive producer and producer. His work includes Kamal Haasan's film 'Papanasam', 'Billa 2', 'Mitra', 'My Friend' and the thriller film 'The Body'. His work across multiple film industries for more than two decades made a significant behind-the-scenes contribution to Indian film production.
George Pius Tharayil's brilliant film journey
George Pius Tharayil, who hails from Kerala, has played an important role as a co-producer and executive producer for many great films in the Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi film industries. He started his film career in 2002 as an executive producer and line producer. He debuted as an executive producer with Shobhana, Nasir Abdullah and Preeti Vissa starrer film 'Mitra: My Friend'. After this he was the executive producer of Ajit's films 'Creedam' and 'Billa 2'. Then he started as a producer with the film 'Papanasam'.
Prithviraj Sukumaran paid tribute
After the news of the demise of George Pius Tharayil came to light, celebrities, directors and actors of the film industry are expressing deep grief. Famous actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran paid an emotional tribute to him on his social media and said, 'Rest in peace, George Atta.' His mortal remains have been kept at his home for homage. Many celebrities are paying tribute to his mortal remains by offering floral tributes. The last rites of late George Pius Tharayil will be performed the day after tomorrow on October 8. Before this, the news of the demise of Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah had come to light.