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




