Prakash Raj
March 26, 1965 (61 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
- Future · Jana Nayagan as Roja Rangasamy
- 2027 · Vāranāsi as
- 2027 · Spirit as
- 2026 · Drishyam 3 as
- 2026 · Dacoit as Solomon
- 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 · 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 · 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 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 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 · 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 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 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
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- Future · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- Future · Golmaal 5 as Vasu Reddy
- Future · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- Future · Devara 2 as Singappa
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 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 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Little John as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Z as
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- Future · AK 64 as
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- Future · Jagamae Sangeetham as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 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 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as Balaraju
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as Adikeshavulu
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Cameo Appearance
- 2011 · Vaanam as Rahim
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2010 · Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Anbalazhagan
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 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 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 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 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 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 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · I Love You Da as Siddharth
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Paththini as
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1996 · Vasantha Kavya as
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 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 · Isle of the Golden Swan as