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