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
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as Shankar's Father
- 2025 · They Call Him OG as Satya Dada
- 2024 · Bagheera as Guru
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as Singappa
- 2024 · Guntur Kaaram as Venkata Swamy
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2023 · Varisu as Jayaprakash 'JP'
- 2022 · Sita Ramam as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2022 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Senapathi aka Sena
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2011 · Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu as
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Khakee as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- 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
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1991 · Ramachari as
- Future · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- 2026 · Jana Nayagan as
- 2025 · Retro as Dharmendran
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Sundara Chozhar
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap as Kabir
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2010 · Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Anbalazhagan
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- Future · Devara 2 as Singappa
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Varsham as Ranga Rao
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2001 · Little John as Kala Bhairav
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2024 · Raayan as R. Sargunam
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Sundara Chozhar
- 2023 · Waltair Veerayya as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2022 · Thiruchitrambalam as Inspector Neelakandan
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Raajadhaani as
- 2011 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2003 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- Future · Golmaal 5 as Vasu Reddy
- 2026 · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2026 · Dacoit as
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2004 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1990 · Anukoolakkobba Ganda as
- Future · AK 64 as
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 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 · Thoofan as Teja
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- Future · Spirit as
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 2011 · Engeyum Kadhal as Cameo Appearance
- 2011 · Vaanam as Rahim
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Nijam as ACP Raja Narendra
- 2003 · Gangotri as Neelakantam Naidu
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam as
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Dost as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi as GV
- 2000 · Vaanavil as Prakash
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 2000 · Appu as Maharani
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · Preminchedi Endukamma as
- 1999 · Z as
- 1998 · Preethsod Thappa as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1998 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- 1990 · Chakravarthy as
- 1990 · Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru as
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Srinivas
- 1990 · Guddada Bhootha as Shreenivas
- Future · Isle of the Golden Swan as
- Future · Seetha Payanam as
- Future · Saraswathi as
- Future · Kaalidas 2 as
- Future · Harakeya Kuri as