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 · Dacoit as
- 2025 · They Call Him OG as Satya Dada
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as Singappa
- 2024 · Raayan as R. Sargunam
- 2024 · Guntur Kaaram as Venkata Swamy
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Sundara Chozhar
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2023 · Varisu as Jayaprakash 'JP'
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Sundara Chozhar
- 2022 · Thiruchitrambalam as Inspector Neelakandan
- 2022 · Sita Ramam as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2004 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- Future · Harakeya Kuri as
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as
- 2025 · Retro as Dharmendran
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2024 · Bagheera as Guru
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2023 · Waltair Veerayya as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Thoofan as Teja
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Z as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- Future · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- 2026 · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- Future · Kaalidas 2 as
- Future · Devara: Part 2 as Singappa
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- Future · Isle of the Golden Swan as
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1991 · Ramachari as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- Future · Spirit as
- 2022 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 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 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 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 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 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 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Cameo Appearance
- 2011 · Vaanam as Rahim
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2010 · Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Anbalazhagan
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Little John as Kala Bhairav
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Chamundi 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 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1998 · Suswagatham 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 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Shreenivas
- Future · Seetha Payanam as
- Future · Saraswathi as