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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.[1] He was born in 1941 at Omallur in Thiruvithamkoor princely state, currently within the Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.

Prathapachandran Nair
Born	1941 Omallur, Pathanamthitta, Travancore
Died	(2004-12-16)16 December 2004 (age 63) Omallur, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1962–2004
Spouse	Chandrika
Children	3

Biography

Prathapachandran had to end his formal schooling by the 9th standard.^{[citation needed]} 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.[2] 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 December 16, 2004 and was survived by his wife Chandrika and three children Anoop, Deepak and Prathibha. He passed away after a massive cardiac arrest at his home.[3][4]

Filmography

As an Actor

Malayalam

Tamil

• 1980 - Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980)
• 1983 - Thudikkum Karangal (1983)
• 1983 - Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
• 1983 - Kai Varisai
• 1985 - Udhaya Geetham
• 1986 - Vikram (1986)
• 1986 - Kulirkaala Megangal
• 1987 - Nayakan
• 1987 - Arul Tharum Ayyappan
• 1989 - Mounam Sammadham
• 1990 - Nadigan
• 1991 - Karpoora Mullai
• 1991 - Nanbargal
• 1991 - Thanga Thamaraigal
• 1991 - Pudhiya Raagam
• 1992 - Mannan
• 1992 - Pandiyan
• 1993 - Walter Vetrivel
• 1993 - Madurai Meenakshi
• 1993 - Uzhaippali
• 1997 - Rettai Jadai Vayasu
• 1997 - Kadhal Palli
• 1998 - Kumbakonam Gopalu
• 1999 - Malabar Police
• 1999 - Suryodayam
• 1999 - Jayam

Telugu

• Patalam Pandu 1981
• Peddinti Alludu 1991

Produced films

• Manavadharmam (1979)
• Prakadanam (1980)
• Ivide Ingane (1984)
• Kodathi (1984)
• Kaattuthee (1985)

Story

• Kodathy (1984)
• Ee Thalamura Ingana (1985)

Dubbing Artist

• Chandrabimbam-Voice for M. N. Nambiar
• Devasuram-Voice for Delhi Ganesh

Television

• Deepam (Doordarshan) (direction, production)
• Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
• Vizhuthugal

References

External links

• Prathapachandran at IMDb
• Profile of Malayalam Actor Prathapachandran
• Prathapa Chandran - Filmography, Movies, Photos, Biography, Wallpapers, Videos, Fan Club, Popcorn.oneindia.in
• Prathapachandran's movies in Malayalam movies

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