KOLLAM: In a tragic incident, an actor collapsed and died on stage while performing a play during a club anniversary event. The deceased has been identified as PR Lagesh (62) from Champakulam, Alappuzha. He was a member of the Ambalappuzha Aksharajwala Drama Troupe. The incident occurred around 9:55 p.m. on the 20th.

Lagesh was performing in the play Vartha during the annual celebrations of the Premier Club at Kunnumpurathu Mukku in Chittayam, Peruman, when he suddenly collapsed. He was immediately taken to a private hospital in Anchalummoodu and later shifted to a hospital in Kollam, but could not be saved.

Lagesh was playing the role of Lopes in the play. He had also played a retired police officer in the same play.

Lagesh, who began his theatre career through the plays of Kanjirappal

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