Pratap (film)

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	Sree Raam Films International
Distributed by	Sree Raam Films International
Release date	16 April 1993 (1993-04-16)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Prathap is released from prison, and he learns that his sister Priya is missing. After initial efforts, Prathap finds Priya in a mental asylum and learns that she was the witness behind the crimes committed by brothers: Vimal Raj, Michael Raj and Alex Raj. Priya finally recovers and she reports Raj brothers' crimes to the media and an arrest warrant is issued. However, the Raj brothers corner Priya and finish her, which enrages Prathap. Prathap finally finishes the Raj brothers after an intense combat, thus avenging Priya's death.

Cast

• 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

The 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]}

Tamil

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

Telugu

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

Pratap 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]