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 · Dacoit as
- 2026 · Jana Nayagan as
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as Shankar's Father
- 2025 · They Call Him OG as Satya Dada
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2025 · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- 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 · Guntur Kaaram as Venkata Swamy
- 2023 · Music School as
- 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 · 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 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 2022 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 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
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 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 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Thoofan as Teja
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 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 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 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 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- Future · AK 64 as
- 2026 · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2025 · Retro as Dharmendran
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2022 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- Future · Isle of the Golden Swan as
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- Future · Devara 2 as Singappa
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 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 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- Future · Spirit as
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 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 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1999 · Z as
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 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 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 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
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1991 · Ramachari as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Shreenivas
- Future · Seetha Payanam as
- Future · Kaalidas 2 as
- Future · Harakeya Kuri as
- 1990 · Anukoolakkobba Ganda as
- 1990 · Chakravarthy as
- Future · Saraswathi as