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