Prakash Raj
March 26, 1965 (61 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
- Future · Jana Nayagan as Roja Rangasamy
- 2027 · Vāranāsi as
- 2027 · Spirit as
- 2026 · Drishyam 3 as
- 2026 · Dacoit as Solomon
- 2026 · Kaalidas 2 as Advocate Natraj
- 2026 · S. Saraswathi as Ramanujam
- 2026 · Seetha Payanam as
- 2025 · Champion as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as Raghav (Shankar's Father)
- 2025 · They Call Him OG as Satya Dada
- 2025 · Retro as Dharmendran
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as Singappa
- 2024 · Raayan as R. Sargunam
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 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 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Sundara Chozhar
- 2022 · Thiruchitrambalam as Inspector Neelakandan
- 2022 · Sita Ramam as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 2022 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as Viswanath
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Senapathi aka Sena
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan Singh Johari
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as Adikeshavulu
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- Future · AK 64 as
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 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 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as Sundharam
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Raasi as
- Future · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- Future · Golmaal 5 as Vasu Reddy
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2024 · Bagheera as Guru
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- Future · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as Balaraju
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2010 · Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Anbalazhagan
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Dosth as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Little John as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- Future · Devara 2 as Singappa
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1996 · Alexander as Ashok
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Cameo Appearance
- 2011 · Vaanam as Rahim
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu as
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as Chidhambaram
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- Future · Jagamae Sangeetham as
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Preethi Prema Pranaya as Dr Ashok
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2002 · I Love You Da as Siddharth
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as Prakash
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Z as
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Guru Paarvai as Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Paththini as
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1996 · Vasantha Kavya as
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1992 · Harakeya Kuri as
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1991 · Ramachari as
- 1990 · Anukoolakkobba Ganda as
- 1990 · Chakravarthy as
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Shreenivas
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- Future · The Gambler as
- Future · Isle of the Golden Swan as