Prakash Raj
March 26, 1965 (59 years old) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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
Credits
- 2025 · Thalapathy 69 as
- 2024 · Bagheera as Guru
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as Singappa
- 2024 · Raayan as R. Sargunam
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2024 · Guntur Kaaram as Venkata Swamy
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Sundara Chozhar
- 2023 · Waltair Veerayya as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
- 2023 · Varisu as Jayaprakash 'JP'
- 2022 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Sundara Chozhar
- 2022 · Thiruchitrambalam as Inspector Neelakandan
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Sita Ramam as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2022 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Senapathi aka Sena
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- Future · Devara: Part 2 as
- 2025 · Retro as
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Mahamantri Shiva Devayya
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Uncle
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Beeshma Narayana
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Cameo Appearance
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Anwar as Stalin Manimaran
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2010 · Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Anbalazhagan
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy (Indu & Bhagyamati's father)
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijay Kumar
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantham Naidu
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Azaad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- Future · They Call Him OG as
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2025 · Idly Kadai as
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Z as
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- Future · Sathuranga Vettai 2 as
- Future · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- Future · vidiyum varai kathiru as villan
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Vaanam as Rahim
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Parijatham as
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Naa Autograph as Prakash
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Viswanath
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Little John as Kala Bhairav
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas