Prathapachandran (1941–2004) was an Indian actor, who worked predominantly in Malayalam film industry, though he acted in a few Tamil and Telugu movies as well. He known for the portrayal of villainous and character roles in over 300 movies. He was born in 1941 at

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in Thiruvithamkoor princely state, currently within the

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Biography

Prathapachandran had to end his formal schooling by the 9th standard. He later moved to

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, and at the age of 14, he moved to

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, hoping to be a movie actor. During his initial years, though he failed to garner any significant movie roles, he lent voice in radio plays and acted in plays organized by the Madras Malayali association. He got his first movie role in ''Viyarppinte Vila'' (1962), in which he acted as a man in his 70s. As he couldn't sustain the success, he returned to

, and switched fulltime to theatre, working with

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. He could return to movies only in 1977, bagging a role in

Jagadguru Aadisankaran ''Jagadguru Aadisankaran'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Muralimohan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, O. Ramdas and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The story revolves around the life, philosophies and m ...

. That kicked off a fresh career, and he went on to act in over 400 movies. His characters in films like ''

Oru CBI Diary Kurippu ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Madhu, written by S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh, and Sukumaran. The lead character, CBI officer ...

'', ''

Manu Uncle ''Manu Uncle'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and produced by Joy Thomas. Starring Mammootty, M. G. Soman, Prathapachandran, Lissy, and B. Thyagarajan. Mohanlal made a cameo appearance as hims ...

'', ''

Kottayam Kunjachan ''Kottayam Kunjachan'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph, loosely based on a novel by Muttathu Varkey. It stars Mammootty in the title role as Kunjachan, with R ...

'', ''

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'' etc. were widely appreciated. Prathapachandran also produced a few Malayalam movies, including ''Manavadharmam'', ''Prakadanam'', ''Kodathi'', ''Ivide Ingane'', ''Kattuthee'', etc.

Family

Prathapachandran died on December 16, 2004 and was survived by his wife Chandrika and three children Anoop, Deepak and Prathibha. He died after a massive cardiac arrest at his home.

Filmography

As an Actor

Malayalam

* 2004 - Thirichu Varavu * 2003 - Janakeeyam as Prathapan * 2003 - Veendum Thulabharam * 2002 - Dian * 2002 - Sisiram * 2002 - Nee Enikkai Mathrem as Raghavan * 2002 - Asurayugam * 2002 - Niramulla Swapnagal * 2002 - Vanibham * 2001 - Aalilathoni * 2001 - Aa Oru Nimisham * 2001 - Agnipushpam * 2001 - Swathithampuratti * 2001 - Chaarasundari * 2001 - Premagni * 2001 - Maami * 2001 - Layathaalangal * 2001 - Malaramban * 2001 - Sagara * 2001 - Romance * 2001 - Yamini as Ouseppachan * 2000 - Indriyam * 2000 - Summer Palace * 2000 - Nisheedhini * 1999 - Inalakal Ilathe as Biju Menon's Father * 1997 - Maasmaram * 1997 - Oru Mutham Mani Mutham * 1996 - Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan as Sridevi's Father * 1996 - April 19 * 1995 - Mannar Mathai Speaking * 1994 - Chief Minister KR Gouthami * 1994 - Gandeevam * 1994 - Kambolam as Subramaniya Iyyer * 1994 - Rajadhani as Chief Minister * 1995 - Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka as Police Officer * 1995 - Sindoora Rekha as Doctor * 1995 - Mannar Mathai Speaking as Doctor * 1993 -

Customs Diary ''Customs Diary'' is a 1993 Malayalam crime film by T. S. Suresh Babu starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jayaram and Ganesh Kumar in the lead roles. Cast *Mukesh as Rony Vincent/Rajappan/Rojappan *Jagathy Sreekumar as Aravindakshan, Customs of ...

as Customs Officer * 1993 - Sthreedhanam * 1993 - Mafia as Commissioner Warrier * 1993 - Uppukandom Brothers * 1993 - Jackpot as uby Devaraj* 1993 - Acharyan * 1993 - Paalayam as Krishnakumar * 1992 - Kizhakkan Pathrose * 1992 - Mahanagaram as C.R.K. * 1992 - Nadodi * 1992 - Mayangunna Manasukal * 1992 - Priyappetta Kukku * 1992 - Rishi * 1992 - Mahaan * 1992 - Soorya Chakram * 1992 - Ente Tuition Teacher * 1992 - Avalariyathe * 1992 - Maanyanmaar * 1992 - Malootty * 1991 - Thudarkadha as Thomas Mathew * 1991 - Raid as Jayan Panikkar * 1991 - Koodikazhca as Thachampalli Divakara Panikkar * 1991 - Kadalora Kattu as Mamman George * 1991 - Ente Sooryaputhrikku as Shiva Prasad * 1991 - Nattuvishesham as Mathew * 1991 -

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as Minister * 1991 - Mimics Parade as Cheriyan * 1991 - Oru Tharam Randu Tharam Moonu Tharam as S Nambiar * 1991 - Aakasha Kottayile Sultan as Vishwanathan Nair * 1990 - Samrajyam * 1990 - Indrajaalam as Baburaj * 1990 - Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu as C. K. Gopala Menon * 1990 - Varthamana kaalam * 1990 - Kottayam Kunjachan as Kanjirappalli Pappachan * 1990 - Arhatha * 1990 - Malootty * 1990 - Aval Ariyathe as Prabhakara Varma * 1990 - Nammude Naadu as Prabhakara Panikkar * 1990 - Niyamam Entu Cheyyum * 1990 - Sthreekku Vendi Sthree * 1990 - Oliyampukal as Kariyachan * 1989 - Naaduvazhikal as Panickar * 1989 - Mahayanam as Kochu Varkey * 1989 - News as Viswanathan * 1989 - Jagratha as Narayanan * 1989 - Douthyam as Colonel * 1989 - Bhadrachitta * 1989 - Ancharakkulla Vandi as Sadananthan * 1989 - Ivalente Kamuki * 1989 - My Dear Rosy * 1989 - Adhipan * 1989 - Mahaayanam * 1989 - New Year * 1989 -

Adikkurippu ''Adikkurippu'' is a 1989 Malayalam-language legal thriller film, written by S. N. Swamy and directed by K. Madhu. It stars Mammootty in the lead role, who plays the role of an advocate. The movie was praised for introducing a new theme in Mala ...

as Venkata Swamy * 1988 - Oru CBI Diary Kurippu as Narayanan * 1988 - August 1 as Kazhuthumuttam Vasudevan Pillai * 1988 - Anuraagi * 1988 - Thaala * 1988 - Vida Parayan Mathrem * 1988 - Oohakkachavadam * 1988 - Sankham * 1988 - Evidence * 1988 - Bheekaran * 1988 - Manu uncle as Ravunni * 1988 - Vicharana as Govindan Nair * 1988 - Aranyakam as Nambiar * 1988 - Moonnam Mura as Bharathan Menon * 1988 - Pattana Pravesham as Ashok Varma * 1988 - Abkari as Kaimal * 1988 - Dhinarathrangal as Doctor * 1988 - Mrithyunjayam as Priest * 1987 - Nee Allenkil Njan * 1987 - Kaalathinte Shabdam as Krishna Menon * 1987 - Aids * 1987 - Vazhiyorakkazhchakal as Police Officer * 1987 - Cheppu as Matthews * 1987 - New Delhi as Jailor * 1987 - Thaniyavarthanam * 1987 - Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku as Fr. Xavier * 1987 - January Oru Orma as Fr. Fernandez * 1987 - Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar as Rajashekharan * 1987 - Irupatham Noottandu * 1987 -

Neeyallengil Njan ''Neeyallengil Njan'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Vijayakrishnan and produced by Hassan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Sindhu, Captain Raju and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. Cast *Jagathy Sreekumar as Ramanku ...

as Shekhar * 1987 -

Vrutham ''Vrutham'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew for Central Pictures, starring Kamal Haasan, Suresh Gopi, Geetha, Captain Raju, Thilakan and Shobana. The film marked the return of Kam ...

as Nancy's Father * 1987 - Ithrayum Kalam as Nampoothiri * 1986 - Panchagni as Avarachan * 1986 - Snehamulla Simham as C. R. * 1986 - Vikram * 1986 - Aavanazhi * 1986 - Naale Njagalude Vivaham * 1986 - Niramulla Raavukal * 1986 - Rajaavinte Makan * 1986 -

Yuvajanotsavam ''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return of S ...

as Sakhavu P.K * 1985 - Snehicha Kuttathinu * 1985 -

Jeevante Jeevan ''Jeevante Jeevan'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by J. Williams. The film stars Mohanlal, Maniyanpilla Raju, Prathapachandran and Arathi Gupta in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Mo ...

as Nanu * 1985 -

Kiraatham ''Kiraatham'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Ratheesh, Santhosh and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *Ratheesh as C. I. Hassan *Santhosh as M ...

as Prathapan * 1985 - Ente Kanakkuyyil * 1985 - Choodatha Pookkal * 1985 - Puzhayozhugum Vazhi * 1985 - Chorakku Chora as Rahman * 1985 - Ee Thalamura Ingane * 1985 - Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu as The Priest * 1985 - Makan Ente Makan as Judge * 1985 - Oru Kudakeezhil as Vijayalakshmi's father * 1985 - Nirakkoottu as Paul Mathew * 1985 -

Koodum Thedi ''Koodum Thedi'' () is a 1985 Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films, directed by Paul Babu and written by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mohanlal and Radhika in lead roles, along with Rahman, Nad ...

as Mathaikutty * 1985 - Azhiyatha Bandhangal as Achuthan Nair * 1985 - Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki * 1985 - Vellarikka Pattanam as Kuriakose * 1985 - Udaya Geetham * 1985 - Akkacheyude Kunjuvava * 1985 - Kandu Kandarinju as Sreedharan's Father * 1984 -

Ivide Ingane ''Ivide Ingane'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Seema and T. G. Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh as Jayan *Sukumaran as Market Raju * Seema a ...

as Mathew * 1984 - Uyarangalil as The Priest * 1984 - Muththodu Muthu as Sreenivasan * 1984 - Sandharbham * 1984 - Minimol Vathikkanil as Mathew * 1984 - Umanilayam as Jagannatha Varma * 1984 - Kodathi as Police Officer * 1984 - Kadamattathachan as Valiachan * 1984 - NH 47 * 1984 - Chakkarayumma as Doctor * 1984 -

Sandhya Mayangum Neram '' Sandhya Mayangum Neram'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Bharathan, written by John Paul and produced Boban Kunchakko. Starring Bharat Gopy, Sreenath, T. G. Ravi, Jayabharathy, Philomina and Unni Mary. Film critic Koz ...

as Varma * 1984 - Mangalam Nerunnu * 1984 - Unaroo * 1984 -

Kurishuyudham ''Kurishuyudham'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Baby and written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan from a story by Pushparajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Srividya and Mohanlal in the lead roles. The film has m ...

as Doctor * 1984 - Piriyilla Naam as Prabhakaran Pillai * 1984 - Koottinilamkili as Menon * 1984 - Onnum Mindatha Bharya * 1983 - Ente Kadha * 1983 - Paalam * 1983 - Bandham * 1983 - Nadi Muthal Nadi Vare * 1983 - Kolakomban * 1983 - Ankam as Dr. Rahman * 1983 - Swapnalokam * 1983 -

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. ...

as Madhavan * 1983 - Manassoru Mahaasamudram * 1983 - Aa Rathri as Advocate * 1983 - Thaalam thettiya tharattu as Judge * 1983 - Aattakkalasham as Indu's Father * 1983 - Prathigna as Moosakka * 1983 - Oru Odai Nathiyaakirathu * 1983 - Maniyara as Singer at Ajmer * 1983 - Iniyenkilum as Swamy * 1983 - Himavahini as Hema's Father * 1983 - Changatham as Balachandran * 1983 - Bhookambam * 1983 - Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu as Nambyar * 1982 - Jambulingam * 1982 - Postmortem as Esthappan * 1982 - Iththiri neram Oththiri kaaryam as Geejo's Father * 1982 - Aakrosam as Menon * 1982 - Innalenkil Nale * 1982 -

Ee Nadu ''Ee Nadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Balan K. Nair with Mammootty, Ratheesh, and T. G. Ravi in supporting roles. The music sc ...

as Minister Govindan * 1982 - Sharavarsham * 1982 -

Thuranna Jail ''Thuranna Jail'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sathaar, Sukumaran and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. The film was a remake of the Hindi film ''Do ...

as Habeeb * 1982 - Sree Ayappanum Vavarum * 1982 - John Jaffer Janardhanan * 1982 -

Aarambham ''Aarambham'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, written by Cochin Haneefa, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. with an ensemble cast starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, K. P. Ummer, Srividya, Sumalatha and R ...

as Police officer * 1982 - Ponnum Poovum * 1982 - Anuraagakkodathi as Minister Chandrsekharan * 1982 -

Chilanthivala ''Chilanthivala'' (Spider Web) is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Vijayanand and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars M. N. Nambiar, Sreenath, K. P. Ummer and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Guna Sing ...

as Doctor Peter * 1982 - Pooviriyum Pulari as Rajaram * 1981 - Munnettam * 1981 - Kattukallan as Eshwara Pilla * 1981 - Ahimsa as Govindan * 1981 - Attimari as Prabhakaran * 1981 - Abhinayam * 1981 - Pathirasooryan as Mathai * 1980 - Shakthi * 1980 - Makaravilakku * 1980 - Pappu * 1980 - Rajaneegandhi as Vasu Menon * 1980 -

Prakadanam ''Prakadanam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prathapachandran, Balan K. Nair, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar (actor), Ravikumar. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prathapachand ...

as Kattukallan * 1980 - Benz Vasu * 1980 - Theenalangal as Father Mathew * 1980 - Manjil Virinja Pookkal as Sivasankara Panikkar * 1980 - Angaadi as Settu * 1980 - Manushya Mrugam * 1980 - Chandrahasam as Nanu * 1980 - Love In Singapore as Krishnan Nair * 1980 - Moorkhan as Forrest Officer * 1980 - Ithikkara Pakky as Priest * 1979 - Krishnapparunthu * 1979 - Ottappettavar * 1979 - Maanavadharmam * 1979 - Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi * 1979 - Pambaram * 1979 - Kallu Karthyani * 1979 - Arattu * 1979 - Sarppam * 1979 - Avano Atho Avalo as Narayanan * 1979 - Angakkuri * 1978 - Vayanaadan Thampan * 1978 - Kaithappoo * 1978 - Ahalya * 1978 - Adavukal Pathinettu * 1978 - Paavaadakkari * 1978 - Sathrathil Oru Raathri * 1978 - Avalkku Maranammilla * 1978 - Thamburatti as Rema's father * 1978 - Kanalkattakal as Kattumooppan * 1978 - Jayikkanayi Janichavan * 1978 - Sakthi as Prathap * 1978 - Madalasa * 1978 - Randil Onnu as Advocate * 1978 - Lisa as Madhava Menon * 1978 - Madanolsavam as Dr. Radhakrishnan * 1977 - Ammayi Amma * 1977 - Mohavum Mukthiyum * 1977 - Dweepu * 1977 - Samudram * 1977 - Angeekaram as Shekharan Pilla * 1977 - Minimol * 1977 - Aparadhi as Jayachandran's Father * 1977 - Nurayum Pathayum * 1977 - Jagadguru Aadishankaran as Vishnusharman/Sanandan * 1977 -

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as Principal * 1977 - Oonjal as Chathan * 1976 - Dweep * 1976 - Ayakkari as Sathi's Father * 1976 - Themmadi Velappan * 1976 -

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* 1976 - Aayiram Janmagal * 1976 - Aalinganam as Menon * 1976 - Amritavahini as Doctor * 1975 - Thomasleeha * 1975 - Sooryavamsham * 1975 - Ulsavam as Contractor Cheriyan * 1975 - Babumon * 1975 -

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as Police Officer * 1975 - Chumaduthaangi * 1975 - Ayodhya as Ramdas * 1968 - Dial 22 44 * 1968 -

Padunna Puzha ''Padunna Puzha'' (''The Singing River'') is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by ...

as Advocate * 1968 - Vidhyarthi * 1967 - Maadatharuvi * 1967 -

Cochin Express ''Cochin Express'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi in lead roles. The film had musical score by V. ...

as Police constable * 1966 -

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as Kallada Kochu Naanu * 1966 - Sthanarthi Saramma * 1966 - Archana as Rajan's collegemate * 1966 - Kamadhenu as Shivaraman * 1966 - Tharavattamma as Suresh's Friend * 1966 -

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as Kuriachan * 1965 -

Kavyamela ''Kavyamela'' is a 1965 Malayalam film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring Prem Nazir and Sheela in the lead roles. The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir and songs by Dakshinamoorthy ...

as Prasadakan * 1965 - Daaham.... Gopalan * 1965 - Chettathi as Gopi's Friend * 1965 -

Jeevitha Yaathra ''Jeevithayaathra'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu (actor), Madhu, Sheela, Ambika Sukumaran, Ambika, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had ...

as Registrar * 1964 - Bharthaavu * 1964 - Sree Guruvayoorappan * 1964 - Kudumbini as Man at Carnival * 1964 - School Master as Gopala Pilla * 1964 - Oraal Koodi Kallanayi * 1962 - Viyarppinte Vila

Tamil

* 1980 - ''

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'' (1980) * 1983 - ''

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'' (1983) * 1983 - ''

Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu ''Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar and starring Raghuvaran. The female leads were Sumalatha and Manochitra (daughter of T. S. Balaiah). Plot Raghuvaran visits ...

'' (1983) * 1983 - ''Kai Varisai'' * 1985 - ''

Udhaya Geetham ''Udaya Geetham'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. It revolves around a sin ...

'' * 1986 - '' Vikram'' (1986) * 1986 - '' Kulirkaala Megangal'' * 1987 - ''

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasu ...

'' * 1987 - '' Arul Tharum Ayyappan'' * 1989 - ''

Mounam Sammadham ''Mounam Sammadham'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film written by S. N. Swamy, directed by K. Madhu and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. The film stars Mammootty (in his Tamil film debut) and Amala. It revolves around a lawyer ...

'' * 1990 - ''

Nadigan ''Nadigan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written directed by P. Vasu. A remake of the Hindi film ''Professor'' (1962), it stars Sathyaraj and Khushbu. The film was released on 30 November 1990 and became a success, winn ...

'' * 1991 - '' Karpoora Mullai'' * 1991 - ''

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'' * 1991 - ''

Thanga Thamaraigal ''Thanga Thamaraigal'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil language drama film, directed by V. Azhagappan and produced by Gangai Film Circuit. The film stars Arjun and Rupini. The film had a musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 23 March 1991. ...

'' * 1991 - ''

Pudhiya Raagam ''Pudhiya Raagam'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil language drama film written, directed and produced by Jayachitra, making her directorial debut with the film featuring herself in lead role with her son Amresh Ganesh (portraying child artist), Rahma ...

'' * 1992 - '' Mannan'' * 1992 - '' Pandiyan'' * 1993 - ''

Walter Vetrivel ''Walter Vetrivel'' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj, Sukanya and Ranjitha, with Vijayakumar, Goundamani, Nassar, Ganthimathi, Mohan Raj and Raj Chander in supporting r ...

'' * 1993 - ''

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'' * 1993 - ''

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'' * 1997 - ''

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'' * 1997 - ''

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'' * 1998 - ''Kumbakonam Gopalu'' * 1999 - ''

Malabar Police ''Malabar Police'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil language crime comedy film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj, Khushbu, Abbas and Mumtaj. The film, produced by Shanthi Vasudevan, had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 6 ...

'' * 1999 - ''

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'' * 1999 - '' Jayam''

Telugu

*Patalam Pandu 1981 *Peddinti Alludu 1991

Produced films

* Manavadharmam (1979) *

(1980) *

(1984) * Kodathi (1984) * Kaattuthee (1985)

Story

Kodathy ''Kodathy'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film directed by Joshiy and produced by Prathapachandran. The film stars Ratheesh, Mammootty, Seema, and Prathapachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh as Kuma ...

(1984) * Ee Thalamura Ingana (1985)

Dubbing Artist

*Chandrabimbam-Voice for M. N. Nambiar *

Devasuram ''Devaasuram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal, Revathi, and Napoleon, with Innocent, V. K. Sreeraman, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Augustine in supporting rol ...

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Delhi Ganesh Delhi Ganesh is an Indian actor who mostly acts in supporting roles in Tamil cinema and serials. He has acted in more than 400 films from 1976 to present. Before films, he was a member of the Delhi-based theatre troupe, ''Dakshina Bharata Natak ...

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Kadamattathu Kathanar Kadamattathu Kathanar ( a Syrian Orthodox Church priest of Kadamattom church) also known as Kadamattathachan (Father Kadamattom) was a priest ( Kathanar) who is believed to have possessed supernatural powers and whose legends are closely related ...

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References

External links

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Profile of Malayalam Actor Prathapachandran

* ttp://www.mallumovies.org/artist/prathapachandran Prathapachandrans movies i
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