''Pratap'' () is a 1993 Indian

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written, directed and produced by Arjun. The film stars himself,

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, Devan and Rocky. It was released on 16 April 1993.

Plot

Prathap is released from prison, and he learns that his sister Priya is missing. After initial efforts, Prathap finds Priya in a

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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

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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

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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, with lyrics by

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. For the Telugu dubbed version ''Muta Rowdy'', all lyrics were written by Rajasri. The song "En Kannanukku Kadhal" is based on Maragathamani's own song "Repalle Murali" from Telugu film ''

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''.

Release and reception

''Pratap'' was released on 16 April 1993, by Sree Raam Films International. ''

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'' wrote the film "is tailormade for Arjun", appreciating the action sequences and Rocky's performance as the antagonist but criticising the music as average.

References

External links

* {{Arjun Sarja 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1993 action films 1993 films Films directed by Arjun Sarja Films scored by M. M. Keeravani Indian action films Indian films about revenge Tamil-language Indian films