Pratap (/prəθɑːp/) is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action film written, directed and produced by Arjun. The film stars himself, Khushbu, Janagaraj, Devan and Rocky. It was released on 16 April 1993.
| Pratap | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Arjun |
| Written by | Arjun |
| Produced by | Arjun |
| Starring | Arjun Khushbu |
| Cinematography | R. H. Ashok |
| Edited by | P. Sai Suresh |
| Music by | Maragathamani |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sree Raam Films International |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Prathap is released from prison, where he learns that his sister Priya is missing. After initial efforts, Prathap finds Priya in the mental asylum and learns that she is the witness behind the crimes committed by brothers: Vimal Raj, Michael Raj and Alex Raj. Priya finally recovers where she reports Raj brothers' crimes to the media and an arrest warrant is issued. However, the Raj brothers corner Priya and finishes her, which enrages Prathap. Prathap finally finishes the Raj brothers after an intense combat, thus avenging Priya's death.
Cast
edit- Arjun as Pratap
- Khushbu as Anjali
- Janagaraj as Rajappa
- Captain Raju
- Devan as Michael Raj
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Senthil
- Rocky as Alex Raj
- J. D. Chakravarthy as Vimal Raj
- Prabhu Deva as a dancer in "Maanga Maanga"
- Anju as Priya
- C. R. Saraswathi
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Maragathamani, with lyrics by Vairamuthu.[1][2] For the Telugu dubbed version Muta Rowdy, all lyrics were written by Rajasri.[3] The song "En Kannanukku Kadhal" is based on Maragathamani's own song "Repalle Murali" from Telugu film Allari Mogudu.[citation needed]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maanga Maanga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Maragathamani | 4:18 |
| 2. | "En Kannanuku Kaadhal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Solli Adi Raja" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Mandil Oru Paatu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Arjunare Arjunare" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:47 |
| 6. | "Raathire Nerathil" | K. S. Chithra | 4:58 |
| Total length: | 28:04 | ||
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nene Neeku Raja" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Banti Banti Chamanti" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus | 4:16 |
| 3. | "Naa Kannulake" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:35 |
| 4. | "Arjunada ! Arjunada" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:35 |
| 5. | "Ratiri Vela" | K. S. Chithra | 4:47 |
| 6. | "Padenu Oka Pata" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:31 |
| Total length: | 27:30 | ||
Release and reception
editPratap was released on 16 April 1993,[4] by Sree Raam Films International.[5] The Indian Express wrote the film "is tailormade for Arjun", appreciating the action sequences and Rocky's performance as the antagonist but criticising the music as average.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Pratap". JioSaavn. 1 January 1993. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Amaravathi – Prathap". IsaiShop. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Muta Rowdy". Spotify. August 2014. Archived from the original on 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Pratap". The Indian Express. 16 April 1993. p. 5. Retrieved 27 December 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Pratap". The Indian Express. 14 April 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 20 May 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "One-man army". The Indian Express. 30 April 1993. p. 7. Retrieved 5 January 2019 – via Google News Archive.
