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