Prathap Pothan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 18, 1952 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Died
- July 15, 2022
- Active Years
- 1978–2025 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 108 credits in database
Biography
Pratap K. Pothen, also known popularly as Prathap and Prat, was an Indian actor, director, writer, and producer. Born on April 18, 1952, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, he had a prolific career in the film industry. He acted in approximately 100 films, with a known credit total of 102 entries on the Movie Database. His acting portfolio included films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. In addition to his acting work, he directed films in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu. Prathap Pothan passed away on July 15, 2022, at the age of 70.
Career overview
Pratap K. Pothen, popularly known as Prathap, was an Indian actor, director, writer, and producer. Born on April 18, 1952, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, he had a prolific career in the film industry spanning multiple languages. He acted in about 100 films, with known credits totaling 102. His acting career encompassed Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi language films. In addition to his extensive work as an actor, he also pursued filmmaking behind the camera, with directorial ventures in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu. Throughout his life and career, he was also known by the alternative name Prat. He passed away on July 15, 2022, at the age of 70 in India.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
108 titles- Gajaana (2025) as Chandramouli
- Once Upon A Time There Was A Kallan (2025) as Ouseppettan
- Her (2024) as Vijayakumar
- Ippadiku Kadhal (2024)
- Yugi (2022) as Purushothaman
- CBI 5: The Brain (2022) as Dr. George
- Adrishyam (2022) as Purushothaman
- Perfume (2022) as Madhav Das
- Coffee With Kadhal (2022)
- Saturday Night (2022) as Davis
- Kamali from Nadukkaveri (2021)
- Tughlaq Durbar (2021) as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
- Pachamanga (2020) as Balan
- Forensic (2020) as Dr. Jayakumar Menon
- Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) as Judge
- Uyare (2019) as Senior Air traffic controller
- Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019) as Business Manager
- Veedevadu (2017)
- Ezra (2017) as Col. Nambiyar
- Ma Chu Ka (2017) as Police officer
- Sathura Adi 3500 (2017)
- Mariyam Mukku (2015) as Father Gabriel
- Appavum Veenjum (2015) as Fernandez
- Kanal (2015) as Hilltop Raghu
- Vegam (2014)
- Bangalore Days (2014) as Francis
- London Bridge (2014) as C. S. Nambiar
- Poojai (2014) as Divya's Father
- Munnariyippu (2014) as KK
- Manjapai (2014) as Arokyaraj
- Alice: A True Story (2014)
- Idukki Gold (2013) as Michael
- 3 Dots (2013) as Padmakumar
- Alex Pandian (2013) as Sneha
- Arikil Oraal (2013) as Sudheer Bose
- Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha (2013) as Alex Paul
- Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu (2013) as Edathil Govindan Nair
- Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) as Dr. Samuel
- 22 Female Kottayam (2012) as Hegde
- Suzhal (2012)
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) as Lavanya's father
- Maro Charitra (2010)
- Padikathavan (2009) as Ramakrishnan
- Sarvam (2009) as Psychiatrist
- Velli Thirai (2008) as Cameo Appearance
- Guru (2007) as K R Menon I.A.S.
- Chukkallo Chandrudu (2006)
- Thanmathra (2005) as Doctor
- Raam (2005) as Psychiatrist
- Priyasakhi (2005) as Priya's Father
- Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
- Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997) Director
- Thedinen Vandhadhu (1997) as Vicky
- Lucky Man (1995) Director
- Lucky Man (1995) Screenplay
- Maaman Magal (1995) as Chittra Husband
- Seevalaperi Pandi (1994) Director
- Aathma (1993) Director
- Aathma (1993) Screenplay
- Chaitanya (1991) Director
- Chaitanya (1991) Writer
- My Dear Marthandan (1990) Director
- My Dear Marthandan (1990) Screenplay
- Sirayil Sila Raagangal (1990)
- Vetri Vizha (1989) Director
- Vetri Vizha (1989) Screenplay
- Daisy (1988) Writer
- Daisy (1988) Director
- Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu (1988) Story
- Jeeva (1988) Director
- Jeeva (1988) Writer
- Penmani Aval Kanmani (1988) as Paranthaman
- En Jeevan Paaduthu (1988) as Dr.Vijay
- Pushpaka Vimana (1987) as Lover
- Manaivi Ready (1987) as Doctor
- Jallikkattu (1987)
- Rithubhedam (1987) Director
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) as Josekutty
- Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) as Sanjeevi
- Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985)
- Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985) Director
- Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai (1985) Writer
- Pudhumai Penn (1984)
- America America (1983) as Baby
- Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982) as Anil - Raju
- Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal (1982) as Prathap
- Echchil Iravugal (1982)
- Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982)
- Poola Pallaki (1982)
- Vazhvey Maayam (1982) as Prathap
- Novemberinte Nashtam (1982) as Das
- Sattam Sirikkiradhu (1982)
- Amma (1982)
- Thillu Mullu (1981) as himself (cameo appearance)
- Panneer Pushpangal (1981)
- Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (1981) as Kannan
- Aparna (1981)
- Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) as Prathap
- Moodupani (1980) as Chandru
- Ilamai Kolam (1980)
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) as Pratap
- Chamaram (1980) as Vinod
- Lorry (1980) as Lorry Cleaner
- Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979) as Indumathi's fiancé
- Thakara (1979) as Thakara
- Aaravam (1978) as Kokkarakko
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Prathap Pothan best known for?
Prathap Pothan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tughlaq Durbar (2021), Forensic (2020), Kolaiyuthir Kaalam (2019), Mariyam Mukku (2015).
When and where was Prathap Pothan born?
Prathap Pothan was born on April 18, 1952 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. They passed away on July 15, 2022.
How many credits does Prathap Pothan have?
Prathap Pothan has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2025.
What is Prathap Pothan's background in cinema and television?
Pratap K. Pothen, also known popularly as Prathap and Prat, was an Indian actor, director, writer, and producer. Born on April 18, 1952, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, he had a prolific career in the film industry. He acted in approximately 100 films, with a known credit total of 102 entries on the Movie Databas...
Prathap Pothan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) as Sanjeevi — aged about 33
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) as Prathap — aged about 28
- Bangalore Days (2014) as Francis — aged about 62
- Forensic (2020) as Dr. Jayakumar Menon — aged about 68
- Tughlaq Durbar (2021) as Doctor (Cameo appearance) — aged about 69
- Mariyam Mukku (2015) as Father Gabriel — aged about 63
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