
Pradeep Kottayam began his acting career in 2001 with Ee Naadu Innale Vare, directed by I. V. Sasi. Starting as a junior artist in non-speaking and uncredited roles, he gained recognition with his role as Trisha Krishnan's uncle in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. His famous dialogue from the film, "karimeen undd...fish und...mutton und...", became widely popular in the industry.