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