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