Prakash Raj
March 26, 1965 (61 years old) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Prakash Raj is an Indian actor, film director, producer, jhaantu 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
- 2027 · Vāranāsi as
- 2026 · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2026 · Dacoit as
- 2025 · CHAMPION as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as Raghav (Shankar's Father)
- 2025 · They Call Him OG as Satya Dada
- 2025 · Retro as Dharmendran
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2024 · Bagheera as Guru
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as Singappa
- 2024 · Raayan as R. Sargunam
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2024 · Guntur Kaaram as Venkata Swamy
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 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 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 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 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Senapathi aka Sena
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 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
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Cameo Appearance
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 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 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- Future · Jana Nayagan as
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Album as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 2001 · Little John as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- Future · Golmaal 5 as Vasu Reddy
- 2027 · Spirit as
- 2026 · Kaalidas 2 as Advocate Natraj
- 2026 · S. Saraswathi as Ramanujam
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as Balaraju
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Shreenivas
- Future · Devara 2 as Singappa
- 2026 · Seetha Payanam as
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan Singh Johari
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Vaanam as Rahim
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- Future · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- 2026 · Drishyam 3 as
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as Viswanath
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Preethi Prema Pranaya as Dr Ashok
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 1990 · Anukoolakkobba Ganda as
- Future · AK 64 as
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · I Love You Da as Siddharth
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Z as
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Paththini as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1996 · Vasantha Kavya as
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- 1992 · Harakeya Kuri as
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1991 · Ramachari as
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- Future · Jagamae Sangeetham as
- Future · Isle of the Golden Swan as
- 1990 · Chakravarthy as