I wonder if actor Prathap Pothen, who passed away on Friday, would have become that popular celluloid hero that he was in his heyday if he were to make a debut today. Another memorable film of Pothen was ‘Moodupani’, again featuring Shobha as the lead actress and Balu Mahendra holding the megaphone and the camera. However, about four years prior …
Prathap Pothen, who died in Chennai aged 69 on Friday, made his presence felt as a talented actor in several landmark films in Malayalam and Tamil in a career that spanned over four decades. Prathap debuted as an actor with the 1978 film Aaravam, directed by Bharathan. “He was a fine director and I had great regard for him as …
Well-known actor-filmmaker Prathap Pothen died in Chennai. “ Prithviraj Sukumaran condoled the death of Prathap Pothen. Rest in peace.” Prathap made his acting debut with 1978 Malayalam film Aaravam with director Bharathan. In the 1980s, Prathap forayed into Tamil cinema and gained popularity with films such as Moodupani, Varumayin Niram Sigappu, Panner Pushpangal among many more. He made his directorial …
Well known south Indian film actor and director Prathap Pothen passed away in Chennai on Friday. Confirming the death of the actor in his flat located on Kilpauk Garden Road, a police officer said as per initial reports he had died of natural health causes. PTI adds: The senior actor-director was known for his unique dialogue delivery and has acted …
Well-known multi-lingual actor Prathap Pothen died here following a cardiac arrest, his wife said on Friday. The director, who gave memorable hits in Tamil and Malayalam, was 70 and "passed away in his sleep" following a cardiac arrest, his wife Amala Pothen told PTI. The senior actor-director was known for his unique dialogue delivery and has acted in a number …