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
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 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
- 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 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 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 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 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
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 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 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 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 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy (Indu & Bhagyamati's father)
- 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 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Sivakaasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam (as Prakashraj)
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantham Naidu
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- Future · Attack: Part 2 as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2016 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Mahamantri Shiva Devayya
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Uncle
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2002 · Indra as
- 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 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- Future · Madha Gaja Raja as
- 2024 · Raayan as
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijay Kumar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Naa Autograph as Prakash
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Viswanath
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Azaad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1999 · Z as
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- Future · Sathuranga Vettai 2 as
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- Future · Devara: Part 2 as
- 2024 · Viduthalai: Part II as
- 2024 · They Call Him OG as
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Parijatham as
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Little John as Kala Bhairav
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- Future · vidiyum varai kathiru as villan
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Appu as
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- Future · Utsavam as