Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 26, 1965
Place of Birth:
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Prakash Raj
Biography
Prakash Raj is an Indian actor, film director, producer and television presenter who is known for his works in the South Indian film industry. Apart from his mother-tongue, Kannada, his fluency in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi and English has placed him among the most sought after actors in Indian cinema. He has played a variety of roles, most notably as an antagonist and character actor. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1998 for Mani Ratnam's Iruvar and a National Film Award for Best Actor in 2009 for his role in Kanchivaram. As a producer, he won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for Puttakkana Highway.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jana Nayagan | |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | |
| 2025 | Idly Kadai | |
| 2025 | Retro | Dharmendran |
| 2025 | Jack | Manoj |
| 2025 | Dacoit | |
| 2025 | JACK | Manoj |
| 2024 | Devara: Part 1 | Singappa |
| 2024 | Guntur Kaaram | Venkata Swamy |
| 2024 | Utsavam | |
| 2024 | Raayan | R. Sargunam |
| 2024 | Satyabhama | Joseph Raj |
| 2024 | Purushothamudu | Raghuram |
| 2024 | Bagheera | Guru |
| 2023 | Varisu | Jayaprakash 'JP' |
| 2023 | Shaakuntalam | Sarangi |
| 2023 | Music School | |
| 2023 | Kunjamminis Hospital | Dr. Chacko |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Sundara Chozhar |
| 2023 | Rangamarthanda | Raghava Rao |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser |
| 2022 | Varaal | CM Achuthan Nair |
| 2022 | Poikkal Kuthirai | Kathiravan's Father |
| 2022 | Attack | Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam |
| 2022 | Shekar | |
| 2022 | Thank You | Consultant Rao |
| 2022 | Rashtra Kavach Om | Moorty Sahay |
| 2022 | Bimbisara | Viswanandan Varma |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Brigadier Y.K. Joshi |
| 2022 | Salaam Venky | Judge |
| 2022 | Clap | |
| 2022 | Major | Unnikrishnan |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Vijayendra Ingalgi |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Sundara Chozhar |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Inspector Neelakandan |
| 2022 | Pada | N Rajasekharan IAS |
| 2022 | Viruman | Muthupandi |
| 2021 | Aaradugula Bullet | Nithyanand |
| 2021 | Pelli SandaD | Pattabhi Ramayya |
| 2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Gurudev Deshmukh |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Nandaji |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Nattadurai |
| 2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Jaypal Reddy |
| 2021 | Narappa | Lawyer Venu Gopal |
| 2021 | Enemy | Paarirajan |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | Perumalsamy |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Nagendra Reddy |
| 2020 | Mayabazar 2016 | ACP Ashok |
| 2019 | Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | |
| 2019 | Dev | Ramalingam |
| 2019 | N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | Nagi Reddy |
| 2019 | 9 | Dr. Inayat Ali Khan |
| 2019 | F2: Fun and Frustration | Dora Swamy Naidu |
| 2019 | Athiran | Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Rishi's Father |
| 2019 | 1st Rank Raju | |
| 2019 | Asuran | Venugopal Seshadri |
| 2019 | Ruler | Veerandranath Tagore |
| 2019 | Venky Mama | Brigadier Vijay Prakash |
| 2018 | Sei | ACP Suryanarayana |
| 2018 | Sollividava | |
| 2018 | Odiyan | Ravunni Menon |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Master |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Dakshina Murthy |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Varadarajulu |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Senapathi aka Sena |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Police Officer |
| 2018 | Hello Guru Prema Kosame | |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Aluri Chakrapani |
| 2018 | Saakshyam | Narrator |
| 2018 | Goodachari | Sathya |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | |
| 2018 | 60 Vayadhu Maaniram | Govindharaj |
| 2017 | Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | Soundararajan |
| 2017 | Yaakkai | Sagayam |
| 2017 | Sometimes | Krishnamurthy |
| 2017 | Richie | Sagayam |
| 2017 | Vanamagan | Rajasekhar |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Kasi |
| 2017 | Achayans | Commissioner Karthikeyan |
| 2017 | Nakshatram | Parasuramaiah |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Vasu Reddy |
| 2017 | Shatamanam Bhavati | Raghavaraju |
| 2017 | Dwaraka | |
| 2017 | Raja the Great | SP Prakash |
| 2017 | Ungarala Rambabu | |
| 2017 | Candyflip | |
| 2017 | Raajakumara | Jagannath |
| 2016 | Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi | |
| 2016 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | |
| 2016 | Ko 2 | Yogeeswaran |
| 2016 | Oopiri | Prasad |
| 2016 | Manithan | Adhiseshan |
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Francis |
| 2016 | Attack | Guru Raj |
| 2016 | Srirastu Subhamastu | Sirish's Dad |
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Manimara |
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 | Sathya's Father |
| 2016 | Shourya | |
| 2016 | Speedunnodu | Veerabhrappa |
| 2016 | Idolle Ramayana | Bhujangiah |
| 2015 | Lion | |
| 2015 | Bhooloham | Moorthi |
| 2015 | Rudhramadevi | Mahamantri Shiva Devayya |
| 2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Ganapathy |
| 2015 | Son of Satyamurthy | Satyamurthy |
| 2015 | Temper | Waltair Vasu |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Size Zero Satyanand |
| 2015 | Thoongaavanam | Vital Rao |
| 2015 | Vinavayya Ramayya | |
| 2015 | Ranna | Sharat Chandra |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Prathap Kale |
| 2014 | Heart Attack | |
| 2014 | Race Gurram | Bheem Prakash |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Guest Appearance |
| 2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | Kalidasan |
| 2014 | It's Entertainment | Karan |
| 2014 | Heropanti | Chowdhary |
| 2014 | Govindudu Andarivaadele | |
| 2014 | Mukunda | Jaya Prakash |
| 2014 | Power | A. K. Mishra |
| 2014 | Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | |
| 2014 | Alludu Seenu | Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role) |
| 2014 | Gajakessari | narrator |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Gautham Krishna |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Relangi Mavayya |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Pasupathy |
| 2013 | Balupu | Nanaji |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Army Officer |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Nagori Subramaniyam |
| 2013 | Thillu Mullu | Sivagurunathan |
| 2013 | Zanjeer | Teja |
| 2013 | Singh Saab the Great | Bhoodev Singh |
| 2013 | Ongole Githa | |
| 2013 | Rajjo | Govind Hande |
| 2013 | Thulli Vilayadu | Singam |
| 2013 | Mumbai Mirror | Shetty |
| 2013 | Thoofan | Teja |
| 2012 | Mithunam | Voice of one of the sons |
| 2012 | Saguni | Boopathi |
| 2012 | Businessman | Jaidev Ghanapuleti |
| 2012 | Bodyguard | Varadarajula Naidu |
| 2012 | Sethu Samudhiram | |
| 2012 | Damarukam | Sambhayya |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Bachcha Bhaiya |
| 2012 | Dhoni | Subramaniam |
| 2012 | Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu | Rana Prathap Naidu |
| 2012 | Devudu Chesina Manushulu | Prakash Raj |
| 2011 | Ko | Chief Minister Yogeswaran |
| 2011 | Mr. Perfect | Maggi's Father |
| 2011 | Vaanam | Rahim |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Manthiappan |
| 2011 | Dookudu | Shankar Narayana |
| 2011 | Oosaravelli | Ajju Bhai |
| 2011 | Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap | Kabir |
| 2011 | Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu | |
| 2011 | Solo | Naidu |
| 2011 | Singham | Jaikant Shikre |
| 2011 | Venghai | Rajalingam |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Shiva's Grandfather |
| 2011 | Mirapakay | Kittu Bhai |
| 2011 | Gaganam | Vishwanath |
| 2011 | Badrinath | Guru Beeshma Narayana |
| 2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju | Narasimha |
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | IG Ranjith |
| 2011 | Dongala Mutha | Munna Bhai |
| 2011 | Raajadhaani | |
| 2011 | Wanted | |
| 2011 | Engeyum Kadhal | Cameo Appearance |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Anbalazhagan |
| 2010 | Kadhalagi | |
| 2010 | Singam | Mayil Vaaganam |
| 2010 | Brindavanam | Bhanu Prasad |
| 2010 | Khaleja | Gopala "G.K." Krishnan |
| 2010 | Anwar | Stalin Manimaran |
| 2010 | Magizhchi | Moses |
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Uthappa |
| 2010 | Orange | Abhishek Verma |
| 2010 | Golimaar | |
| 2010 | Elektra | Abraham / Issac |
| 2009 | Wanted | Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai |
| 2009 | Villu | J.D. |
| 2009 | Malai Malai | |
| 2009 | Josh | Principal |
| 2009 | Solla Solla Inikkum | Bhadri Narayanan |
| 2009 | Thoranai | Tamizharasan |
| 2009 | Mathiya Chennai | |
| 2009 | Anjaneyulu | |
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Prakash Verma |
| 2009 | Katha | Circle Inspector |
| 2008 | Parugu | Neelakanta |
| 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Raghuraman |
| 2008 | Bheema | Chinna |
| 2008 | Velli Thirai | Kannaiah / Dileep |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Subramaniam |
| 2008 | Kotha Bangaru Lokam | Balu's Father |
| 2008 | Saroja | Viswanathan |
| 2008 | Jalsa | Rammohan Reddy |
| 2008 | Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul | Arnold/ Kadavul |
| 2008 | Alibhabha | Subramaniam |
| 2008 | Kanchivaram | Vengadam |
| 2008 | Kantri | |
| 2008 | Pandhayam | Masanam |
| 2008 | Rainbow | Shyam's Doctor |
| 2008 | Panchamirtham | Ravanan |
| 2008 | Dhanam | |
| 2007 | Mozhi | Vijay Kumar |
| 2007 | Aarya | Kasi |
| 2007 | Viyabari | Kasi Viswanathan |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Ali Bhai |
| 2007 | Munna | Kakha |
| 2007 | Jagadam | |
| 2007 | Veerappu | |
| 2007 | Chirutha | |
| 2007 | Lee | Buthiran |
| 2006 | Pokiri | Ali Bhai |
| 2006 | Bommarillu | Siddhu's Father |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | DGP |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Arokiya Raj |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Mayilravanan |
| 2006 | Suyetchai MLA | Ilampirai |
| 2006 | Saravana | Soundarapandi |
| 2006 | Ashok | Father of Ashok |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar |
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Easwara Pandian |
| 2006 | Sainikudu | Mondi Nani |
| 2006 | Perarasu | Ilakiyan |
| 2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Guru |
| 2006 | Stalin | Muddu Krishnayya |
| 2006 | Thalai Nagaram | ACP Gopinath |
| 2006 | Aadum Koothu | Zamindar |
| 2006 | Veerabhadra | |
| 2006 | Poi | |
| 2006 | Aathi | Aathi's father |
| 2006 | Rakhi | Judge (Guest Appearance) |
| 2006 | Parijatham | |
| 2006 | Khatarnak | Commissioner of Police |
| 2006 | Ajay | Vijay |
| 2005 | Ayya | Karuppusamy |
| 2005 | Athadu | CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad |
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Adhi Narayanan |
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Guru |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Udhayapaa |
| 2005 | Anniyan | DCP Prabhakar |
| 2005 | Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Prakash |
| 2005 | Andarivaadu | Veerendra "Eeru Babu" |
| 2005 | Chakram | |
| 2005 | Bhageeratha | Venkata Ratnam |
| 2005 | Subash Chandra Bose | |
| 2005 | Athanokkade | Ram's father |
| 2005 | Pandippada | Pandi Durai |
| 2005 | Bunny | Somaraju |
| 2005 | Bhadra | |
| 2005 | Political Rowdy | |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Muthupandi |
| 2004 | Azhagiya Theeye | Aravind |
| 2004 | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Eshwar |
| 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | Prakash Rao |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Dr. Vishwanathan |
| 2004 | Giri | Suryaprakash |
| 2004 | Mass | Durga prasad |
| 2004 | Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi | |
| 2004 | Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | JK |
| 2004 | Varsham | Ranga Rao |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph Sweet Memories | Prakash |
| 2004 | Yagnam | |
| 2004 | Arjun | Bala Nayakar |
| 2004 | Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Sundara Murthy |
| 2004 | Shart: The Challenge | Nandu |
| 2004 | Khakee | Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu |
| 2004 | Samba | Pasupathi Naidu |
| 2004 | Thekkekara Superfast | Johnykutty |
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | |
| 2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Raghuveer |
| 2003 | Kadhal Sadugudu | Chithambaram |
| 2003 | Okkadu | Obul Reddy |
| 2003 | Chokka Thangam | |
| 2003 | Tagore | Suryam |
| 2003 | Gangotri | Neelakantham Naidu |
| 2003 | Sivamani | Dattu |
| 2003 | Naam | Irfan Khan |
| 2003 | Juniors | |
| 2003 | Nijam | ACP Raja Narendra |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Harold Wickramsinghe |
| 2002 | Khadgam | Amjad |
| 2002 | Indra | Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy |
| 2002 | Nuvve... Nuvve... | Vishwanath |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Simbu's Father |
| 2002 | Album | |
| 2002 | Ekangi | |
| 2002 | Premaku Swagatam | |
| 2002 | Bobby | Yadagiri |
| 2002 | Idiot | Vipra Narayana |
| 2002 | Shakti: The Power | Sharpshooter |
| 2002 | Guest | Terrorist |
| 2002 | Dhaya | |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Srinivasa Murthy |
| 2001 | Vaanchinathan | |
| 2001 | Mrugaraju | |
| 2001 | Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi | GV |
| 2001 | Dost | Neelakanda Brahmachari |
| 2001 | Bhalevadivi Basu | |
| 2001 | Alli Thandha Vaanam | |
| 2001 | Cheppalani Vundhi | |
| 2001 | Rishi | Policeman |
| 2001 | Little John | Kala Bhairav |
| 2001 | Ammayi Kosam | Anjali's father, train driver |
| 2001 | Murari | Guest Appearance as Jamindar |
| 2001 | Usire | Rudre Gowda |
| 2000 | Bachi | |
| 2000 | Azaad | Inspector Salim |
| 2000 | Chiru Navvuto | |
| 2000 | Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo |
| 2000 | Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi | |
| 2000 | Appu | Maharani |
| 2000 | Vaanavil | Prakash |
| 2000 | Moodu Mukkalaata | Paramahamsa |
| 2000 | Manoharam | |
| 2000 | Badri | Nanda |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Police Officer |
| 1999 | Rajakumarudu | Dhanunjay |
| 1999 | Seenu | Doctor |
| 1999 | Anthapuram | Narasimha |
| 1999 | Preminchedi Endukamma | |
| 1999 | Aavide Shyamala | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Guru |
| 1999 | Premaku Velayera | Venkata Narayana |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Peddabbayi |
| 1999 | Z | |
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 | D. K. Bose |
| 1998 | Anthahpuram | Narasimha |
| 1998 | Sandhippoma | Vishwa's Father |
| 1998 | Manasichi Choodu | |
| 1998 | Naya Natvarlal | |
| 1998 | Choodalani Vundi | |
| 1998 | Swarnamukhi | Akash |
| 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | |
| 1998 | Suswagatham | |
| 1998 | Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath | |
| 1998 | Preethsod Thappa | |
| 1997 | Mommaga | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Kandaswamy |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Tamil Selvam |
| 1997 | Aravindhan | Rama Ganapathy |
| 1997 | Hitler | |
| 1997 | Pelli Chesukundaam | |
| 1997 | Raasi | |
| 1997 | V.I.P | Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance) |
| 1997 | Oru Yaatra Mozhi | Satya |
| 1997 | Nandhini | |
| 1997 | Nagamandala | |
| 1997 | Dhinamum Ennai Gavani | Rolex |
| 1997 | Vidukathai | Neelakandan |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Jaipal |
| 1996 | Subash | Arumugasamy |
| 1996 | Indraprastham | Mohan George |
| 1996 | Priyam | Dharma |
| 1996 | The Prince | Surya |
| 1996 | Gunshot | Prakash |
| 1996 | Kalki | Prakash |
| 1996 | Alexander | |
| 1996 | Vinodham | |
| 1996 | Poomani | |
| 1995 | Bombay | Kumar |
| 1995 | Aasai | Major Madhavan |
| 1995 | Sankalpam | Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya |
| 1994 | Duet | Sirpy |
| 1994 | Nila | |
| 1993 | Tropical Heat | Inspector |
| 1993 | Nishkarsha | Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh |
| 1990 | Guddada Bhootha | Srinivas |
| Sathuranga Vettai 2 | ||
| Devara: Part 2 | ||
| Goodachari 2 | Tuti Shah | |
| Agni Siragugal | ||
| vidiyum varai kathiru | villan | |
| Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake | David | |
| Major | K. Unnikrishnan |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Journey | |
| 2022 | Anantham | Elder Venkatesan |
| 2022 | Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy | SKS Moorthy |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Sivaraman |
| 2020 | Shootout at Alair | DSP Suryanarayana |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Janakiraman |
| 2020 | Special OPS | |
| 2014 | Weekend With Ramesh | Himself |
| 1990 | Guddada Bhootha | Shreenivas |