Tiger Prabhakar | |
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| File:Tiger-Prabhakar-pic.jpg | |
| Born | Prabhakar 30 March 1948 |
| Died | 25 March 2001 (aged 52) |
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| Children | 2, including Vinod Prabhakar[1] |
Tiger Prabhakar (30 March 1948 – 25 March 2001) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Kannada and Telugu cinema. He has also acted in a few Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films. He was also known as Kannada Prabhakar.
Career[edit | edit source]
Prabhakar started his career by appearing in small negative roles[2] in Kannada movies and went on to become one of the most sought after villains in Kannada and Telugu movies during the late 70s and 80s.[3][4] He graduated to playing full-fledged action hero roles in Kannada movies 1983-84 onward and remained one of the most sought after heroes until 1993-94. He made a successful pair with all the top Kannada heroines of the time like Jayamala, Aarathi, Bharathi, Lakshmi and Jayanthi. Prabhakar has also directed more than 10 films in Kannada in which he starred as the hero.
Acting style[edit | edit source]
Prabhakar's unique acting style, his physique helped him become extremely popular amongst the masses. He excelled in action sequences. He even excelled in his comedic timing and excelled in many movies in comedy scenes as is seen in many movies where he played Anant Nag's friend in movies like Nanna Devaru, Dhairya Lakshmi, Gayathri Maduve. He would wear a cross to the sets, being a Christian but would be asked to hide or remove it sometimes.[5]
Prabhakar introduced Kanglish, a mix of Kannada and English dialogues, to Kannada movies.[2]
Death[edit | edit source]
Tiger Prabhakar died on 25 March 2001 at Mallya Hospital in Bangalore, Karnataka, at the age of 52. He died due to multi-organ failure, primarily kidney failure, after a prolonged illness.[6]
In later interviews, his son Vinod Prabhakar clarified that several rumours circulated about the actor's illness and death, including reports claiming amputation due to gangrene. However, the family stated that these claims were incorrect and that he died due to complications from illness leading to organ failure.[7][8]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
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As actor[edit | edit source]
Kannada[edit | edit source]
Telugu[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Chalaki Rani Kiladi Raja[13] | Joseph | Debut Film in Telugu |
| 1972 | Nijam Nirupistha[14] | Gang member | |
| 1978 | Adavi Manushulu[15] | ||
| Lawyer Viswanath | Soda Jaggu | ||
| Dongala Veta[16] | Dancer in song | ||
| Annadammula Savaal[17] | Bhayankar | ||
| 1979 | Yugandhar | ||
| Iddaru Asadhyule[18] | Jagan | ||
| 1980 | Chuttalunnaru Jagratha | Katthula Rathi | |
| Bangaru Bava[19] | Sanyasi Babu | ||
| 1981 | Gharana Gangulu[20] | Syam | |
| Chattaniki Kallu Levu | Javed | ||
| 1982 | Billa Ranga[21] | Raviraj | |
| Pratigna[22] | Hitman | ||
| 1983 | Roshagadu | Bhayankar | |
| Puli Bebbuli | Rudraiah | ||
| Moogavani Paga[23] | Murder Maridayya | Moogana Sedu remake | |
| Palleturi Pidugu[24] | Drunken miscreant | ||
| Dharma Poratam | Ranga | ||
| 1985 | Jwala | Sarvottama Rao | |
| Pattabhishekam | Mastan Rao | ||
| 1986 | Brahmastram | Nagaraju | |
| Vikram | Sardar | ||
| Ide Naa Samadhanam[25] | Jaganmohan Rao | ||
| Police Officer[26] | SP Bhavani/ Prabhakar | Dual role | |
| Ravana Brahma[27] | Tiger Dasu | ||
| Kirathakudu | Snake | ||
| Rakshasudu | Vankachakra Ram Murthy | ||
| 1987 | Rakshasa Samharam[28] | Dada Chanakya | |
| Thandri Kodukula Challenge | Narahari | ||
| Prema Samrat[29] | Jagga Rao | ||
| Muddayi | Ranjit Kumar | ||
| Pasivadi Pranam | Inspector Reddy | ||
| Jebu Donga | Jimoomba | ||
| 1989 | Vicky Daada | Prabhakar | |
| Palnati Rudraiah[30] | Saindhava Rao | ||
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | KP | |
| Neti Siddhartha | Jogender | ||
| Kodama Simham | Gajapati | ||
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Prabhakar |
Tamil[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Kettikaran[31] | Fight Master | |
| 1977 | Gaayathri | ||
| 1978 | Idhu Eppadi Irukku[32] | Sastry | |
| Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Balu | ||
| 1980 | Kaalam Bathil Sollum[33] | Thandavan | |
| Anbukku Naan Adimai | Velu | ||
| 1981 | Amara Kaaviyam | Chinnadurai | |
| 1982 | Thyagi[34] | Prathap | |
| 1985 | Annai Bhoomi 3D | General Prabhakar | |
| 1992 | Annaamalai | Don | |
| Pandian | Parameshwaran | ||
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Peter | |
| 1995 | Muthu | Pratap Rayudu |
Malayalam[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Dhruvam | Hyder Marakkar | |
| Mafia | Devaraja Gowda | ||
| 1997 | Ranger | Tiger |
Hindi[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1984 | Inquilaab | Anil Raj | |
| 1987 | Jawab Hum Denge | D.J. |
As director[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Shakthi | ||
| 1989 | Bidisada Bandha | ||
| 1991 | Kaliyuga Bheema | Rajashekar Gonzales Mohammed Ali | |
| Bombay Daada | Subhash | ||
| 1993 | Mahendra Varma | Mahendra Varma | |
| 1994 | Mr.Mahesh Kumar | Mr.Mahesh Kumar | |
| 1995 | Yama Kinkara | ||
| 1997 | Arjun Abhimanyu | ||
| 1998 | Mr.Dear Tiger | ||
| 2001 | Mysore Huli | Mr Mahendra | Also Composer |
| 2005 | Good Bad Ugly |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Srusthi". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 December 2004. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "This fighter finally met his match". The Times of India. 28 March 2001.
- ↑ "'TIGER' ERA ENDS". Chitraloka. Archived from the original on 6 April 2001. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ↑ "Chitraloka.com". Archived from the original on 6 April 2001. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
- ↑ "ನಟ ಟೈಗರ್ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ 'ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್' ಆಗಿದ್ದೇ ತಪ್ಪಾಯ್ತಾ.?". kannada.filmibeat.com (in ಕನ್ನಡ). 2 April 2015. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ↑ "This fighter finally met his match". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Vinod Prabhakar reveals the truth behind Tiger Prabhakar's death". Filmibeat Kannada. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ "Actor Tiger Prabhakar death has tragic mystery behind this". Asianet News Kannada. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ↑ Naari Munidare Maari--ನಾರಿ ಮುನಿದರೆ ಮಾರಿ ।Movie | Narasimharaju | Kalpana | M.P.Shankar, 2 October 2014, retrieved 17 January 2024
- ↑ "Prema Mathsara (1982) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ↑ "Aparadhi Nanalla | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ↑ "Kampana (1988) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". chiloka.com. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ↑ "Chalaki Rani Khiladi Raja". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ "Nijam Nirupistha (1972)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ↑ FilmiClub. "Adavi Manushulu (1978)". FilmiClub. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ↑ Dongala Veta Telugu Full Movie | Krishna | JayaPrada | KongaraJaggayya | BabyRani | South CinemaHall, 4 September 2019, retrieved 26 April 2023
- ↑ "Anna Thammulla Sawal (1978)". Indiancine.ma.
- ↑ "Iddaru Asadyule (1979)". Indiancine.ma.
- ↑ "Bangaru Bava (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ↑ GHARANA GANGULU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SHOBHAN BABU | SRI DEVI | NUTHAN PRASAD | V9 VIDEOS, 23 January 2021, retrieved 13 May 2023
- ↑ "Billa Ranga 1982 (1982) | Billa Ranga 1982 Telugu Movie | Billa Ranga 1982 Cast & Crew, Story, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ↑ "Prathignya (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ↑ "Moogavani Paga (1983)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ↑ "Palleturi Pidugu - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ FilmiClub. "Ide Naa Samadhanam (1986) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "Police Officer (1986)". Moviebuff.
- ↑ "Ravana Brahma (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ↑ "Rakshasa Samharam (1987)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ PREMA SAMRAT Telugu Movie SUMAN, BHANU PRIYA, TIGER PRABHAKAR, 21 December 2018, retrieved 16 April 2023
- ↑ PALNATI RUDRAIAH | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SUMAN | VIJAYA SANTHI | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, 31 January 2023, retrieved 25 April 2023
- ↑ "Kettikaran | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ↑ இது எப்படி இருக்கு திரைப்படம் | Idhu Epdi Iruku Tamil Full Movie | EXCLUSIVE | GOLDENCINEMA., 3 July 2021, retrieved 28 July 2023
- ↑ Kaalam Bathil Sollum (1980) FULL HD Tamil Movie | #JaiShankar #Radhika #Sarathbabu #movie #oldmovies, 5 February 2023, retrieved 1 August 2023
- ↑ Thyagi Full Movie HD, 12 August 2016, retrieved 2 September 2023