Prakash Raj
March 26, 1965 (59 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
- 2025 · Jana Nayagan as
- 2025 · Retro as
- 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 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 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 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 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 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 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 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 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 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 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 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 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 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Mahamantri Shiva Devayya
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 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
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Uncle
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 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 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Beeshma Narayana
- 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
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Anwar as Stalin Manimaran
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 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 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy (Indu & Bhagyamati's father)
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Viswanath
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Little John as Kala Bhairav
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- Future · Devara: Part 2 as
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Azaad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- Future · They Call Him OG as
- 2025 · Idly Kadai as
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijay Kumar
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantham Naidu
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1999 · Z as
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- Future · Sathuranga Vettai 2 as
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2006 · Parijatham as
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2004 · Naa Autograph as Prakash
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- Future · vidiyum varai kathiru as villan
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- Future · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- Future · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David