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