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