Personal Info
Birth date
1941-01-01 (84 Years)
Day of death
2004-12-16
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Omallur, Pathanamthitta, Travancore [now Kerala, India]
Also known as
PrathapaChandran
Prathap Chandran
PrathapChandran
Prathapachandran
പ്രതാപചന്ദ്രൻ
Pradhapa Chandran
Pradhap Chandran
Pradap Chandran
Prathapa Chandran
Biography
Prathapa Chandran was an Indian film actor and producer who left a vivid impression through his dramatic portrayal of villainous and character roles in Malayalam language movies.
Filmography
Nayakan
7.9
Overview:
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.Mimics Parade
5.8
Overview:
A group of Mimicry artists gets hold of a stuffed animal filled with diamonds from an accident scene which leads to all sorts of trouble.Malootty
7.5
Overview:
Five-year-old Malooty is visiting her grandparents' home and ends up falling in a borewell while playing ball with her dog. Her father struggles to rescue her before it is too late.Kottayam Kunjachan
7.1
Overview:
Kottayam Kunjachan is about an erstwhile thug, who has just been released from jail. He has served a sentence of 7 years, for killing a man in a fight gone bad.After an altercation with his previous employers, he is arrested and later bailed out by his guardian, a Christian priest who found him as an infant in a garbage heap and raised him as his own. Following his father's advice, he leaves Kottayam and its bad influences for Odaangara. He starts a technical institute, accompanied by Bosco, his assistant. He generally endears himself to the village populace. It is there that he meets Mikhael and his wife, and gets in their good books by rescuing Mollykutty from a kidnap attempt by Jimmy and gang. leyamma convinces Mikhael to rent out their outhouse to Kunjachan, as a deterrent from further attacks by Paappan or Jimmy. Mikhael then convinces Kunjachan to go to confession, and start living as a good Christian.Uppukandam Brothers
NYR
Overview:
Two prominent families & business rivals, the Uppukandam brothers, Kariachan (Captain Raju), Paulachan (Keerikkadan Jose), Xavichan (Babu Antony), Josekutty (Jagadish) & Thankachan (Baiju), & the Ettuveettil Pillais, headed by Ananthan Pillai (Rajan P. Dev) & his sons & nephews, have been feuding for years, aggravated by the fact that Xavichan had gone to jail for killing Vasu Pillai (Johny) of the Ettuveettil family, who in turn had killed Roy Mathews (Siddique), Xavichan's brother-in-law.Jagratha
6.4
Overview:
A renowned actress, Aswathi, is murdered. When a CBI officer, Sethurama Iyer, investigates the case, he unravels a dark secret about Aswathi which brings forth several complexities.Pattanapravesham
7
Overview:
CID officers Ramdas and Vijayan go to Kerala to find the murderer of a police officer. While doing so, they face a dangerous crime syndicate that deals in drug trafficking.Thaniyavarthanam
7.4
Overview:
Balan, a teacher, has a mentally unstable uncle. There is a belief that the family is cursed to have a lunatic at all times. When the uncle passes away, people believe that Balan will be the next.Ahimsa
4.5
Overview:
Talks about the Hindu-Muslim politics and conflicts in Kerala which are connected to some of the feudal lords who incite the tension.Thudikkum Karangal
5
Overview:
Balu works as a clerk in Ramesh's estate and is very loyal to him. However, when Ramesh accidentally kills Balu, the victim's brother Gopi becomes furious and decides to avenge his death.Cheppu
5.8
Overview:
Ramachandran (Mohanlal) got a job as an English lecturer in T. K. P. Memorial College, only to find that the college is full of drugs and politics, led by young Ranjith Mathews (Ganesh), son of an M.P. (Prathapachandran). Ramachandran has helped the students, including a geek who was beaten by Ranjith's gang.New Delhi
6.4
Overview:
A journalist is illegally jailed for exposing two corrupt politicians, He exacts revenge through his new mysterious newspaper.Oru Kudakeezhil
NYR
Overview:
Sreedevi confesses her love for Ravi when her father, Kuttan, decides to get her married. Sreedevi struggles with convincing her father while mending his relationship with her mother, Vijayalakshmi.Irupatham Noottandu
7.7
Overview:
Aishwarya (Ambika) is a reporter for a newsmagazine looking to investigate the connection between politics and crime in Kerala. She is drawn to the life of Sagar alias Jacky (Mohanlal) who runs a clandestine gold smuggling business for Shekharan (Suresh Gopi), the son of a the state Chief Minister. Jacky is an enigmatic character who stops the smuggling business from growing because of ethical issues with narcotics, and spends his personal time pining for a girlfriend (Urvashi) who is serving time for murder. Ambika publishes a sensational article connecting Jacky to the minister, and pushes the uneasy relationship between Shekharan and Jacky into an open confrontation.Koodikazhcha
NYR
Overview:
Koodikazhca is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and produced by Thomi Kunju. The film stars Jayaram, Urvashi, Jagadish and Usha in lead roles. The film had musical score by S. P. Venkatesh.Vikram
5.7
Overview:
Vikram, a cop who is mourning the death of his wife, is assigned to retrieve a missile. He is aided by a highly educated engineer Preethi, who holds the knowledge to disarm the weapon, in his mission.Innalenkil Nale
NYR
Overview:
A lovelorn woman, a neglected wife and an abused sister try to keep their head above water as they navigate the challenges brought on by the men in their lives.Samrajyam
7
Overview:
Alexander is a powerful underworld don but in reality, he is Vinu, the son of the current Inspector-General of Police, Balakrishnan (Madhu). Balakrishnan is torn between his duty as a police officer and as a father. Alexander too has the same dilemma: he has a son of his own as well.Alakadalinakkare
NYR
Overview:
Verendran, a smuggler, kills Mohan, a coast guard officer, only to realise that Mohan's father Balu was a witness. When Verendran sets out to kill Balu, his grandson Anand comes to his rescue.Love in Singapore
NYR
Overview:
Fate brings back the two brothers, Premachandran and Suresh, together after years of quarrel. Now, they join forces to avenge their father's death, who was killed by mafia don Sethu.Mounam Sammadham
7.7
Overview:
The plot revolves around the wrong conviction of a business man and the efforts taken by the protagonist, a lawyer, to find the truth. The portrayal of the characters is similar in many ways to Malayalam cinema's investigative thrillers. The suspense is well maintained until the climax with little clue to the audience on the identity of the real culprit. The arguments in court were mostly inspired from 12 Angry Men (1957).Kizhakkan Pathrose
5.1
Overview:
Kizhakkan Pathrose (Malayalam: is a 1992 Malayalam film directed by T. S. Suresh Babuu, starring Mammootty in the title role.Himavahini
NYR
Overview:
When a woman discovers that her husband is unfaithful to her, she resorts to unconditional loyalty and submission to change his heart.Abkari
NYR
Overview:
Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the Abkari contractor Sreekandan. Sreekandan is heavily involved in the smuggling of liquor from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu in order to increase the already high profits in his business. For some time the jobless youngsters try illegal brewing of hooch.Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
6.1
Overview:
Prabhakar Varma is appointed by the police to investigate the suicide of Omana, the daughter-in-law of a businessman. Varma decides to investigate further when all the clues reveal it was a murder.Kadamattathachan
NYR
Overview:
Kadamattathachan is a biopic of a priest named Kadamattath Kathanar, who believed to have magical powers. He was a priest and once sent to forest and learn magical tricks from a wild tribe and promise to stay with them.Innaleyude Baakki
NYR
Overview:
Advocate Rajasekharan and his wife Sumathy have remained separate for unknown reasons. Their daughter Vandana has been staying with Sumathi and she has never seen her father as her mother Sumathy has never revealed details of her father except that his name is Rajasekharan. Vandana has an affair with her trainer Balu.Acting
2001Red Indians as Dr Madhavadas
2001Yaamini as Ouseppachan
2000Indriyam as Vadakkedath Namboothiri
1997Gangothri as Unknown
1997Innalekalillathe as Unknown
1997Masmaram as Unknown
1996Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan as Sridevi's Father
1995Mimics Action 500 as AV Thampan
1995Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka as Police Officer
1995Mannar Mathai Speaking as Doctor
1994Rajadhani as Unknown
1994Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami as Kolakkattu Raghavan
1993Narayam as Unknown
1993Palayam as Krishnakumar
1993Mafia as Commissioner Warrier
1993Uzhaippali as Doctor
1993Uppukandam Brothers as Chandikunju
1993Customs Diary as Customs Officer
1993Koushalam as College Principal
1992Nadodi as Unknown
1992Police Diary as Unknown
1992Kizhakkan Pathrose as Unknown
1992Mahanagaram as C.R.K.
1992Manyanmar as K R
1992Mannan as Raghavan
1992Malootty as Fireforce officer
1991Athirathan as Andrew
1991Mimics Parade as Cheriyan
1991Koodikazhcha as Thachampalli Divakara Panikkar
1991Ente Sooryaputhrikku as Shiva Prasad
1991Aakasha Kottayile Sultan as Vishwanathan Nair
1991Nattu Vishesham as Mathew
1991Veena Meettiya Vilangukal as Unknown
1990Nadigan as Unknown
1990Indrajaalam as Baburaj
1990Arhatha as Unknown
1990Samrajyam as Unknown
1990Mounam Sammadham as Unknown
1990Kottayam Kunjachan as Kanjirappalli Pappachan
1989News as Unknown
1989Mahayanam as Kochu Varkey
1989Jagratha as Narayanan
1989New Year as Menon
1989Naaduvazhikal as Panickar
1989Adikkurippu as Venkataraman
1989Douthyam as Colonel
1988Aranyakam as Nambiar
1988Moonnam Mura as Bharathan Menon
1988Oohakachavadam as Unknown
1988August 1 as Kazhuthumuttam
1988Pattanapravesham as Ashok Varma
1988Sangham as Panikkar
1988Innaleyude Baakki as Unknown
1988Abkari as Kaimal
1988Manu Uncle as Ravunni Menon
1988Oru CBI Diary Kurippu as Narayanan
1988Oozham as Unknown
1988Dhinarathrangal as Doctor
1988Vicharana as Govindan Nair
1987Nayakan as Minister of Law & Public Affairs
1987Thaniyavarthanam as Unknown
1987Cheppu as Mathews
1987Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar as Rajashekharan
1987Vazhiyorakazchakal as Police Officer
1987January Oru Orma as Fr. Fernandez
1987New Delhi as Jail Warden
1987Vrutham as Unknown
1987Irupatham Noottandu as Injakkadu Ramakrishnapilla
1987Ithrayum Kalam as Nampoothiri
1987Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku as Fr. Xavier
1986Yuvajanotsavam as Sakhavu P K
1986Panchagni as Avarachan
1986Bharya Oru Manthri as Janardhanan
1986Snehamulla Simham as C. R
1986Vikram as Police officer
1985Oru Kudakeezhil as Unknown
1985Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki as Unknown
1985Nirakkoottu as Paul Mathew
1985Iniyum Kadha Thudarum as Unknown
1985Akkacheyude Kunjuvava as Unknown
1985Azhiyatha Bandhangal as Achuthan Nair
1985Koodum Thedi as Mathaikutty
1985Jeevante Jeevan as Nanu
1985Udhaya Geetham as Unknown
1985Makan Ente Makan as Judge
1985Choodatha Pookkal as Unknown
1985Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu as Father
1984Kurishuyudham as Doctor
1984Alakadalinakkare as Daisy's father
1984Muthodu Muthu as Sreenivasan
1984Kadamattathachan as Valiachan
1984Koottinilamkili as Menon
1984Sandharbham as Unknown
1984NH 47 as Advocate
1984Onnum Mindatha Bharya as Dr. Xavier Stefanos
1984Umanilayam as Unknown
1984Aksharangal as Doctor
1984Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram as Unknown
1984Kodathi as Police officer
1983Kolakkomaban as Unknown
1983Sandhya Mayangum Neram as Varma
1983Kodunkattu as Sadanadan
1983Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare as Sreedhara Menon
1983Aa Raathri as Advocate
1983Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu as Nambyar
1983Prathijnja as Moosa
1983Ente Katha as Unknown
1983Thudikkum Karangal as Unknown
1983Himavahini as Hema's father
1983Theeram Thedunna Thira as Justice Prabhakaran
1983Bhookambam as Unknown
1983Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu as Unknown
1982Innalenkil Nale as Unknown
1982Anuraagakkodathi as Unknown
1982Pooviriyum Pulari as Unknown
1982Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum as Minister
1982Aakrosam as Unknown
1982Sharavarsham as Unknown
1982Ponnum Poovum as Unknown
1982Postmortem as Esthappan
1982John Jaffer Janardhanan as Unknown
1982Ee Nadu as Minister Govindan
1981Ahimsa as Govindan
1981Attimari as Unknown
1980Manjil Virinja Pookkal as Sivasankara Panikkar
1980Sakthi as Unknown
1980Moorkhan as Forrest Officer
1980Ithikkara Pakky as Priest
1980Angaadi as Settu
1980Love in Singapore as Unknown
1978Lisa as Lakshmi's father
1978Madalasa as Inspector of Police
1978Vayanadan Thampan as Unknown
1978Randilonnu as Unknown
1978Madanolsavam as Dr. Radhakrishnan
1977Aadhya Paadam as Unknown
1977Jagadguru Aadisankaran as Vishnusharma/Sanandan/Padmapada
1977Aparadhi as Jayachandran's Father
1977Angeekaaram as Sekhara Pillai
1977Dweepu as Unknown
1976Appooppan as Unknown
1975Thiruvonam as Unknown
1975Hello Darling as Police Officer
1967Cochin Express as Police constable
1967Chithramela as Unknown
1965Kavyamela as Prasadakan
1965Daham as Unknown
Production
1984Kodathi ... Producer
Writing
1984Kodathi ... Story