‘Papanasam’ and ‘Billa 2’ producer George Pius Tharayil passes away

Story by  ANI | Posted by  Ashhar Alam | Date 06-10-2026

Veteran film producer George Pius Tharayil

Veteran film producer George Pius Tharayil has passed away at the age of 63, leaving the South Indian film industry mourning the loss of a seasoned professional whose career spanned more than two decades.

Tributes have begun pouring in from the film fraternity following his death on October 5.

Actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran paid tribute to Tharayil on social media with a memorial message that read, “Rest in peace, George Etta.”

Friends, colleagues and cinema lovers have also shared condolences, remembering Tharayil for his warmth, professionalism and contribution to Indian cinema.

Tharayil was known for his extensive work across Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, contributing to several projects behind the scenes as a line producer, executive producer and producer. 

His credits included ‘Papanasam’, starring Kamal Haasan, ‘Billa 2’, ‘Mitr’, ‘My Friend’, and the thriller ‘The Body’.

His work across multiple film industries over more than two decades marked a significant behind-the-scenes contribution to Indian filmmaking. 

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