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