Prathamesh Kadam Dies at 26: Comedy Creator’s Sudden Passing Shocks Creator Community

The Indian creator community is in mourning after the sudden death of Prathamesh Kadam, a popular Marathi content creator known for his light-hearted comedy reels and family-driven content. He was 26 years old. The news of his passing was confirmed by his close friend and fellow creator Tanmay Chandramohan Patekar, who shared an emotional tribute on Instagram on January 25, 2026.

A Friend’s Confirmation That Shook Followers

Tanmay Patekar posted a series of photos with Kadam, spanning different moments from their friendship, alongside a heartfelt message in Marathi and English.

“तू सदैव आठवणीत राहशील. प्रथमेश, देवाघरी स्वतःची काळजी घे रे! खूप आठवण येईल तुझी. Miss You Bhai,” he wrote, which translates to You will always be remembered. Prathamesh, take care of yourself there. I will miss you a lot.

No details were shared about the circumstances surrounding Kadam’s death and the family has not issued a public statement so far.

Who Was Prathamesh Kadam?

Prathamesh Kadam was a Marathi influencer and content creator with a following of over 188,000 followers on Instagram. He was widely loved for his comedic, skit-style videos, many of which featured his mother, giving his content a warm, relatable, family-first appeal.

His reels often revolved around everyday situations, humour rooted in Maharashtrian households, dance bits, and light social commentary. Over time, he built a loyal audience that saw him less as an influencer and more as a familiar face from their own homes.

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His Final Social Media Post

Kadam’s last Instagram post was shared on January 5, just weeks before his passing. The video showed him dancing with a large group, smiling and full of energy. The post has since been flooded with condolence messages from followers who are struggling to process the sudden loss.

Comments under the post read:

• “Rest in peace 🙏🏻”
• “Miss u patu bhai 😢”
• “Life is very short; anything can happen. R.I.P 💐”

Funeral Details Shared by Friend

In a follow-up Instagram Story, Tanmay Patekar also shared information about Kadam’s funeral procession, stating that it would begin from his residence at 9:30 a.m. on January 26, 2026.

The update was shared to help friends, followers, and members of the local community pay their final respects.

A Community Left Numb

Prathamesh Kadam’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Marathi creator ecosystem, especially among young influencers who saw him as one of their own. His content, often created with minimal production and maximum heart, stood out in an increasingly crowded digital space.

At just 26, his journey was still unfolding.

As tributes continue to pour in, one sentiment echoes across comments and stories: 

the reminder that internet fame is fleeting, but human connection is not.

Prathamesh Kadam may be gone, but his laughter-filled reels, his bond with his mother, and the joy he brought to thousands of screens will remain.