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