Prathapachandran (1941–2004) was an Indian actor, who worked predominantly in Malayalam film, though he acted in a few Tamil and Telugu movies as well. He is known for the portrayal of villainous and character roles in over 300 movies.
Biography
Prathapachandran had to end his formal schooling by the 9th standard. He later moved to
Kollam, and at the age of 14, he moved to
Madras, 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
Kollam, and switched fulltime to theatre, working with Kalidasa Kalakendram. He could return to movies only in 1977, bagging a role in Jagadguru Aadisankaran. 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,
Manu Uncle,
Kottayam Kunjachan,
August 1 etc. were widely appreciated. Prathapachandran also produced a few Malayalam movies, including
Manavadharmam,
Prakadanam,
Kodathi,
Ivide Ingane,
Kattuthee, etc.
Family
Prathapachandran died on 16 December 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
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
Tamil
Telugu
Hindi
Produced films
Story
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Kodathy (1984)
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Ee Thalamura Ingana (1985)
Dubbing Artist
Television
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Deepam (Doordarshan) (direction, production)
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Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
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Vizhuthugal
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