Prakash Raj
March 26, 1965 (60 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
- 2027 · Vāranāsi as
- 2027 · Spirit as
- 2026 · S. Saraswathi as Ramanujam
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as Raghav (Shankar's Father)
- 2025 · Retro as Dharmendran
- 2024 · Devara: Part 1 as Singappa
- 2022 · Salaam Venky as Judge
- 2022 · Viruman as Muthupandi
- 2022 · Sita Ramam as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
- 2022 · K.G.F: Chapter 2 as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- 2022 · Attack as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- 2021 · Jai Bhim as Perumalsamy
- 2021 · Navarasa as Sivaraman
- 2020 · Special Ops as Subramanyam
- 2020 · Mayabazar 2016 as ACP Ashok
- 2018 · Mahanati as Aluri Chakrapani
- 2018 · Jai Simha as Master
- 2016 · Srirastu Subhamastu as Sirish's Dad
- 2015 · Mr. Airavata as Prathap Kale
- 2015 · Vinavayya Ramayya as
- 2015 · Temper as Waltair Vasu
- 2014 · Weekend With Ramesh as Himself
- 2013 · Thillu Mullu as Sivagurunathan
- 2009 · Mathiya Chennai as
- 2009 · Anjaneyulu as
- 2008 · Yuvatha as
- 2007 · Viyabari as Kasi Viswanathan
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Zamindar
- 2006 · Vathiyar as Easwara Pandian
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Father
- 2006 · Vikramarkudu as DGP
- 2006 · Pokiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Saravana as Soundarapandi
- 2005 · Andarivaadu as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- 2004 · Vasool Raja MBBS as Dr. Vishwanathan
- 2003 · Sivamani as Dattu
- 2003 · Dil as
- 2003 · Chokka Thangam 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 · Manasichi Choodu as
- 1998 · Suswagatham as
- 1996 · Vinodham as
- 1991 · Jagadeka Veera as
- Future · Jana Nayagan as
- 1997 · Minsara Kanavu as Jaipal
- Future · Kaalidas 2 as
- Future · Devara 2 as Singappa
- 2026 · Dacoit as
- 2026 · Seetha Payanam as
- 2025 · CHAMPION as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- 2025 · They Call Him OG as Satya Dada
- 2025 · Jack as Manoj
- 2024 · Journey as
- 2024 · Guntur Kaaram as Venkata Swamy
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Sundara Chozhar
- 2023 · Varisu as Jayaprakash 'JP'
- 2022 · Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy as SKS Moorthy
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Sundara Chozhar
- 2022 · Anantham as Elder Venkatesan
- 2021 · Enemy as Paarirajan
- 2021 · Pelli SandaD as Pattabhi Ramayya
- 2020 · Shootout at Alair as DSP Suryanarayana
- 2020 · Paava Kadhaigal as Janakiraman
- 2019 · 1st Rank Raju as
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Father
- 2019 · F2: Fun and Frustration as Dora Swamy Naidu
- 2019 · N.T.R: Kathanayakudu as Nagi Reddy
- 2017 · Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Soundararajan
- 2015 · Bhooloham as Moorthi
- 2015 · Son of Satyamurthy as Satyamurthy
- 2014 · Race Gurram as Bheem Prakash
- 2013 · Zanjeer as Teja
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Relangi Mavayya
- 2012 · Dabangg 2 as Bachcha Bhaiya
- 2011 · Singham as Jaikant Shikre
- 2011 · Ko as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- 2011 · Mr. Perfect as Maggi's Father
- 2011 · Gaganam as Vishwanath
- 2011 · Mirapakay as Kittu Bhai
- 2010 · Orange as Abhishek Verma
- 2009 · Wanted as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Father
- 2007 · Chirutha as
- 2006 · Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Arokiya Raj
- 2006 · Veerabhadra as
- 2005 · Athadu as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- 2005 · Anniyan as DCP Prabhakar
- 2005 · Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana as Prakash
- 2004 · Ghilli as Muthupandi
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Raghuveer
- 2003 · Kadhal Sadugudu as Chithambaram
- 2002 · Album as
- 2001 · Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Srinivasa Murthy
- 1999 · Padayappa as Police Officer
- 1998 · Choodalani Vundi as
- 1997 · Raasi as
- 1994 · Nila as
- 1992 · Harakeya Kuri as
- Future · Golmaal 5 as
- 2024 · Bagheera as Guru
- 2024 · Raayan as R. Sargunam
- 2023 · Shaakuntalam as Sarangi
- 2023 · Waltair Veerayya as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
- 2022 · Varaal as CM Achuthan Nair
- 2022 · Thiruchitrambalam as Inspector Neelakandan
- 2022 · Thank You as Consultant Rao
- 2022 · Major as Unnikrishnan
- 2022 · Clap as
- 2021 · Annaatthe as Nattadurai
- 2021 · Alludu Adhurs as Jaypal Reddy
- 2020 · Sarileru Neekevvaru as Nagendra Reddy
- 2019 · Venky Mama as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- 2019 · Asuran as Venugopal Seshadri
- 2019 · Athiran as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- 2018 · Odiyan as Ravunni Menon
- 2018 · Goodachari as Sathya
- 2018 · Traffic Ramasamy as Police Officer
- 2018 · Bharat Ane Nenu as Varadarajulu
- 2018 · Rangasthalam as Dakshina Murthy
- 2017 · Candyflip as
- 2017 · Golmaal Again as Vasu Reddy
- 2017 · Raja the Great as SP Prakash
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Raghavaraju
- 2016 · Kotigobba 2 as Sathya's Father
- 2016 · Ko 2 as Yogeeswaran
- 2016 · Manithan as Adhiseshan
- 2016 · Oopiri as Prasad
- 2016 · Speedunnodu as Veerabhrappa
- 2015 · Inji Iduppazhagi as Size Zero Satyanand
- 2015 · Rudhramadevi as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- 2015 · O Kadhal Kanmani as Ganapathy
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as Balaraju
- 2014 · Power as A. K. Mishra
- 2014 · It's Entertainment as Karan Singh Johari
- 2014 · Alludu Seenu as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- 2014 · Un Samayal Arayil as Kalidasan
- 2014 · Gajakessari as narrator
- 2014 · Heropanti as Chowdhary
- 2013 · Bhaag Milkha Bhaag as Army Officer
- 2013 · Balupu as Nanaji
- 2013 · Ongole Githa as
- 2012 · Mithunam as Voice of one of the sons
- 2012 · Dhoni as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Businessman as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- 2011 · Oosaravelli as Ajju Bhai
- 2011 · Dookudu as Shankar Narayana
- 2011 · Badrinath as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- 2011 · Ponnar Shankar as Manthiappan
- 2010 · Elektra as Abraham / Issac
- 2010 · Magizhchi as Moses
- 2010 · Anwar as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- 2010 · Brindavanam as Bhanu Prasad
- 2010 · Khaleja as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- 2010 · Singam as Mayil Vaaganam
- 2010 · Golimaar as
- 2009 · Villu as J.D.
- 2008 · Abhiyum Naanum as Raghuraman
- 2008 · Saroja as Viswanathan
- 2008 · Kantri as
- 2008 · Parugu as Neelakanta
- 2008 · Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Arnold/ Kadavul
- 2008 · Santosh Subramaniam as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Jalsa as Rammohan Reddy
- 2007 · Munna as Kakha
- 2007 · Pokkiri as Ali Bhai
- 2006 · Rakhi as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Guru
- 2006 · Khatarnak as Commissioner of Police
- 2006 · Sainikudu as Mondi Nani
- 2006 · Parijatham as Santhosh
- 2006 · Aathi as Aathi's father
- 2005 · Bhageeratha as Venkata Ratnam
- 2005 · Ponniyin Selvan as Guru
- 2005 · Arinthum Ariyamalum as Adhi Narayanan
- 2005 · Bunny as Somaraju
- 2005 · Chakram as
- 2004 · M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi as Eshwar
- 2004 · Arjun as Bala Nayakar
- 2004 · Shart: The Challenge as Nandu
- 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 · Okkadu as Obul Reddy
- 2002 · Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbu's Father
- 2002 · Shakti: The Power as Sharpshooter
- 2002 · Indra as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- 2002 · Kannathil Muthamittal as Harold Wickramsinghe
- 2001 · Murari as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2001 · Mrugaraju as
- 2000 · Badri as Nanda
- 1999 · Rajakumarudu as Dhanunjay
- 1999 · Sneham Kosam as Peddabbayi
- 1999 · Aavide Shyamala as
- 1998 · Love Story 1999 as D. K. Bose
- 1997 · V.I.P as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- 1997 · Iruvar as Tamil Selvam
- 1995 · Bombay as Kumar
- Future · They Call Him OG 2 as Sathya Dada
- 2026 · Drishyam 3 as
- 2026 · Goodachari 2 as Tuti Shah
- 2024 · Purushothamudu as Raghuram
- 2024 · Satyabhama as Joseph Raj
- 2023 · Rangamarthanda as Raghava Rao
- 2022 · Bimbisara as Viswanandan Varma
- 2022 · Poikkal Kuthirai as Kathiravan's Father
- 2022 · Rashtra Kavach Om as Moorty Sahay
- 2022 · Shekar as
- 2022 · Pada as N Rajasekharan IAS
- 2021 · Narappa as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- 2021 · Vakeel Saab as Nandaji
- 2021 · Yuvarathnaa as Gurudev Deshmukh
- 2019 · Ruler as Veerandranath Tagore
- 2019 · Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 as
- 2019 · Dev as Ramalingam
- 2019 · 9 as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- 2018 · Sei as ACP Suryanarayana
- 2018 · 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Govindharaj
- 2017 · Richie as Sagayam
- 2017 · Nakshatram as Parasuramaiah
- 2017 · Raajakumara as Jagannath
- 2017 · Dwaraka as
- 2017 · Sometimes as Krishnamurthy
- 2016 · Idolle Ramayana as Bhujangiah
- 2016 · Attack as Guru Raj
- 2015 · Ranna as Sharat Chandra
- 2012 · Damarukam as Sambhayya
- 2012 · Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Prakash Raj
- 2012 · Sethu Samudhiram as
- 2012 · Bodyguard as Varadarajula Naidu
- 2010 · Naanu Nanna Kanasu as Uthappa
- 2009 · Katha as Circle Inspector
- 2009 · Solla Solla Inikkum as Bhadri Narayanan
- 2009 · Josh as Principal
- 2009 · Malai Malai as
- 2008 · Pandhayam as Masanam
- 2008 · Alibhabha as Subramaniam
- 2008 · Velli Thirai as Kannaiah / Dileep
- 2006 · Poi as
- 2006 · Ajay as Vijay
- 2006 · Idhaya Thirudan as Mayilravanan
- 2005 · Political Rowdy as
- 2005 · Subash Chandra Bose as
- 2005 · Ayya as Karuppusamy
- 2005 · Athanokkade as Ram's father
- 2004 · Sri Anjaneyam as
- 2004 · Thekkekara Superfast as Johnykutty
- 2004 · Athade Oka Sainyam as Prakash Rao
- 2004 · Lakshmi Narasimha as
- 2004 · Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari as Sundara Murthy
- 2002 · Bobby as Yadagiri
- 2002 · Guest as Terrorist
- 2002 · Ekangi as
- 2000 · Manoharam as
- 1999 · Samudram as Constable Nukaraju
- 1999 · En Swasa Kaatre as Guru
- 1998 · Sandhippoma as Vishwa's Father
- 1997 · Vidukathai as Neelakandan
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Satya
- 1996 · Poomani as
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Indraprastham as Mohan George
- 1996 · The Prince as Surya
- 1994 · Lockup Death as
- Future · AK 64 as
- 2024 · Utsavam as
- 2023 · Kunjamminis Hospital as Dr. Chacko
- 2023 · Music School as
- 2021 · Aaradugula Bullet as Nithyanand
- 2018 · Hello Guru Prema Kosame as
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Senapathi aka Sena
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2018 · Saakshyam as Narrator
- 2018 · Sollividava as
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Kasi
- 2017 · Ungarala Rambabu as
- 2017 · Vanamagan as Rajasekhar
- 2017 · Achayans as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- 2017 · Yaakkai as Sagayam
- 2016 · Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi as
- 2016 · Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru as Manimara
- 2016 · JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as
- 2016 · Shourya as
- 2016 · Bangalore Naatkal as Francis
- 2015 · Thoongaavanam as Vital Rao
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Mukunda as Jaya Prakash
- 2014 · Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham as
- 2014 · Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam as Guest Appearance
- 2014 · Heart Attack as
- 2013 · Singh Saab the Great as Bhoodev Singh
- 2013 · Rajjo as Govind Hande
- 2013 · Policegiri as Nagori Subramaniyam
- 2013 · Thulli Vilayadu as Singam
- 2013 · Gouravam as Pasupathy
- 2013 · Chennaiyil Oru Naal as Gautham Krishna
- 2013 · Mumbai Mirror as Shetty
- 2012 · Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu as Rana Prathap Naidu
- 2012 · Saguni as Boopathi
- 2011 · Solo as Naidu
- 2011 · Mambattiyan as IG Ranjith
- 2011 · Rowthiram as Shiva's Grandfather
- 2011 · Venghai as Rajalingam
- 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 · Dongala Mutha as Munna Bhai
- 2011 · Vastadu Naa Raju as Narasimha
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2010 · Kadhalagi as
- 2010 · Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Anbalazhagan
- 2009 · Thoranai as Tamizharasan
- 2009 · Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Prakash Verma
- 2008 · Panchamirtham as Ravanan
- 2008 · Rainbow as Shyam's Doctor
- 2008 · Dhanam as
- 2008 · Kanchivaram as Vengadam
- 2008 · Bheema as Chinna
- 2007 · Aarya as Kasi
- 2007 · Veerappu as
- 2007 · Jagadam as
- 2007 · Mozhi as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- 2007 · Lee as Buthiran
- 2006 · Stalin as Muddu Krishnayya
- 2006 · Perarasu as Ilakiyan
- 2006 · Ashok as Father of Ashok
- 2006 · Thalai Nagaram as ACP Gopinath
- 2006 · Suyetchai MLA as Ilampirai
- 2006 · Paramasivan as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- 2005 · Sivakasi as Udhayapaa
- 2005 · Allari Pidugu as
- 2005 · Pandippada as Pandi Durai
- 2005 · Bhadra as
- 2004 · Mass as Durga prasad
- 2004 · Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu as JK
- 2004 · Naa Autograph Sweet Memories as Prakash
- 2004 · Azhagiya Theeye as Aravind
- 2004 · Yagnam as
- 2004 · Samba as Pasupathi Naidu
- 2004 · Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi as
- 2004 · Giri as Suryaprakash
- 2003 · Tagore as Suryam
- 2003 · Naam as Irfan Khan
- 2003 · Preethi Prema Pranaya as Dr Ashok
- 2003 · Juniors as
- 2002 · Khadgam as Amjad
- 2002 · I Love You Da as Siddharth
- 2002 · Nuvve... Nuvve... as Vishwanath
- 2002 · Idiot as Vipra Narayana
- 2002 · Dhaya as
- 2002 · Premaku Swagatam as
- 2001 · Alli Thandha Vaanam as
- 2001 · Cheppalani Vundhi as
- 2001 · Bhalevadivi Basu as
- 2001 · Ammayi Kosam as Anjali's father, train driver
- 2001 · Little John as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
- 2001 · Usire as Rudre Gowda
- 2001 · Rishi as Policeman
- 2000 · Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- 2000 · Chiru Navvuto as
- 2000 · Bachi as
- 2000 · Azad as Inspector Salim
- 2000 · Moodu Mukkalaata as Paramahamsa
- 2000 · Chamundi as
- 2000 · Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi as
- 1999 · Seenu as Doctor
- 1999 · Premaku Velayera as Venkata Narayana
- 1999 · Anthapuram as Narasimha
- 1999 · Z as
- 1998 · Anthahpuram as Narasimha
- 1998 · Yaare Neenu Cheluve as
- 1998 · Swarnamukhi as Akash
- 1998 · Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath as
- 1998 · Naya Natvarlal as
- 1997 · Pelli Chesukundaam as
- 1997 · Paththini as
- 1997 · Nerrukku Ner as Kandaswamy
- 1997 · Nandhini as
- 1997 · Dhinamum Ennai Gavani as Rolex
- 1997 · Hitler as
- 1997 · Nagamandala as
- 1997 · Mommaga as
- 1996 · Kalki as Prakash
- 1996 · Gunshot as Prakash
- 1994 · Duet as Sirpy
- 1993 · Tropical Heat as Inspector
- Future · Agni Siragugal as
- 1997 · Aravindhan as Rama Ganapathy
- 1996 · Subash as Arumugasamy
- 1996 · Priyam as Dharma
- 1995 · Aasai as Major Madhavan
- 1995 · Sankalpam as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- 1993 · Nishkarsha as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- 1992 · Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake as David
- 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