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