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