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 · 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 · Music School as
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Sundara Chozhar
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2023 · Waltair Veerayya as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
- 2023 · Varisu as Jayaprakash 'JP'
- 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 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 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 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 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 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 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
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 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 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 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 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 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
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 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 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Little John as Kala Bhairav
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- Future · Harakeya Kuri as
- 2026 · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya DADA
- 2025 · Dacoit as
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- Future · Devara: Part 2 as Singappa
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2026 · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Senapathi aka Sena
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Thoofan as Teja
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- Future · Kaalidas 2 as
- 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 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1999 · Z as
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1997 · Raasi as
- Future · Isle of the Golden Swan as
- Future · Spirit as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu 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 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam 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 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1991 · Ramachari as
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Shreenivas
- Future · Saraswathi as
- Future · Seetha Payanam as