''Prathap'' is a 1990 Indian

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-language

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written and directed by V. Somashekhar. It stars

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and

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. The soundtrack and background score were composed by

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Premise

Rani is a tribeswoman, who saves a person named Pratap from being chased by the police. She soon falls in love with him and learns about Prathap's past as an

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who tried to exterminate illegal activities in the city and got framed by his enemies. He also lost his loved ones in the process. Learning this, Rani decides to help Prathap in avenging his personal loss.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed and lyrics written by

. The audio was released by

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. The song "Prema Baraha" inspired the name of a 2018 film, and the song was reused in the film. Coincidentally,

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, who stars in that film, was born during the making of the song. Arjun called the song one of his favourites and keeps it as his caller tune.

References

External links

* {{V. Somashekhar 1990 action films 1990 films 1990s Kannada-language films 1990s Indian films Films scored by Hamsalekha Indian action films