| Tatya Vinchu | |
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| Zapatlela character | |
 Tatya Vinchu in a promotional image for Zapatlela 2 (2013) | |
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| Created by | Mahesh Kothare |
| Designed by | Ramdas Padhye |
| Portrayed by | Dilip Prabhavalkar (Human)[1] |
| Voiced by | Dilip Prabhavalkar |
| Performed by | Ramdas Padhye[a] |
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| Alias | Tatya Bichoo[b] |
| Species | Human (formerly) Killer toy |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Criminal mastermind |
| Weapon | Strangling |
| Significant other | Inspector Mahesh Jadhav |
| Supernatural ability | Mrityunjay Mantra[1] |
| Allies | Kubdya Khavis (deceased) Baba Chamatkar (deceased) |
Tatya Vinchu (/ˈtɑːtjə ˈvɪnʧuː/, Marathi pronunciation: [tɑːtʲaː vĩːntʃuː]), also known as Tatya Bichoo (/ˈtaːtʲaː ˈbiʧʰuː/), is a fictional character and antagonist from the Marathi-language comedy horror Zapatlela franchise. The character was created by Mahesh Kothare, designed by Ramdas Padhye, and is voiced by Dilip Prabhavalkar. Tatya Vinchu is a possessed puppet searching for the son Adinath Bolke (Adinath Kothare) of his previous prey Laxmikant Bolke (Laxmikant Berde), aiming to become human.[3][4]
Kothare developed the character Tatya Vinchu after observing his friend Ramdas Padhye's puppetry skills, inspired by the potential of making a puppet talk and influenced by the illusionist Lakshmikant. The name "Tatya Vinchu" combines elements from the film "Red Scorpion" with personal touches, merging "Tatya" from Kothare's make-up artist and "Vinchu," meaning "scorpion" in Marathi. The puppet's design, created by Padhye, integrated horror and comedy with Western influences, featuring various manipulative forms, such as a marionette and a live-hand puppet, to enhance expressiveness. For Zapatlela 2, the puppet was revamped with a foam exterior and advanced remote-controlled technology, requiring extensive planning over four months to achieve lifelike movements. Dilip Prabhavalkar was cast for the former human role of Tatya Vinchu due to his acting versatility and was also responsible for the character's voice, further enriching its portrayal.
- ^ a b Dhusiya, Mithuraaj (2017-09-13). Indian Horror Cinema: (En)gendering the Monstrous. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-351-38648-7.
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