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