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