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Kollywood's Timeless Tribute to a Spy Fiction Thriller: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective
2 months ago

Kollywood's Timeless Tribute to a Spy Fiction Thriller: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

The Hindu  

Kollywood pays a tribute to a spy fiction thriller with a 35th anniversary release of Vettri Vizha. The film, directed by Prathap Pothen, features Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, Amala, and Khushbu in lead roles. The movie, a stylish and high-octane affair, was a hit in its initial release and has since had a re-release in 2017 and a Deepavali release in …

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Hero of another era: Remembering Prathap Pothen
2 years, 5 months ago

Hero of another era: Remembering Prathap Pothen

Deccan Chronicle  

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 …

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Prathap Pothen, an actor who made his characters believable
2 years, 5 months ago

Prathap Pothen, an actor who made his characters believable

The Hindu  

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 …

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Prathap Pothen dies at 70, Prithviraj Sukumaran shares condolences
2 years, 5 months ago

Prathap Pothen dies at 70, Prithviraj Sukumaran shares condolences

Hindustan Times  

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 …

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Actor Prathap Pothen no more
2 years, 5 months ago

Actor Prathap Pothen no more

The Hindu  

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 …

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Prathap Pothen passes away following cardiac arrest, condolences pour in for actor-director
2 years, 5 months ago

Prathap Pothen passes away following cardiac arrest, condolences pour in for actor-director

India TV News  

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 …

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