Prakash Raj
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Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai on 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, director, producer, and politician who works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema. He made his film debut in the Kannada film *Mithileya Seetheyaru* (1988). He later worked in the Tamil and Telugu film industries. Raj won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as politician Tamizhselvan in Mani Ratnam's Tamil political drama *Iruvar* (1997). He appeared in character and antagonist roles in films including *Antahpuram* (1998), *Badri* (2000), *Ghilli* (2004), and *Pokiri* (2006). He also played patriarchs in the family dramas *Bommarillu* (2006) and *Abhiyum Naanum* (2008). In 2008, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role as a silk weaver in Priyadarshan's Tamil drama *Kanchivaram*. Raj also appeared in Hindi films, including *Wanted* (2009), *Singham* (2011), and *Dabangg 2* (2012). As a producer, he received a National Film Award for the Kannada film *Puttakkana Highway* (2011). His later film roles include appearances in *O Kadhal Kanmani* (2015) and *Rangasthalam* (2018). His recent film credits include Trivikram's *Guntur Kaaram*, Dhanush's *Raayan*, Koratala Siva's *Devara: Part 1*, Suriya's *Kanguva*, and Sukumar's *Pushpa 2: The Rule*. His other credits include S. Shankar's *Game Changer*, *They Call Him OG*, *Daaku Maharaaj*, Dhanush's *Idli Kadai*, *Dacoit: A Love Story*, and the Hindi thriller *Drishyam - The Conclusion*. He has received five National Film Awards.
Known for
Credits
Jana Nayagan (2026)
as Roja Rangasamy
Drishyam: The Conclusion (2026)
as Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
Devara: Part 1 (2024)
as Singappa
K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
as Vijayendra Ingalgi
Premakke Sai (2001)
Actor
Vāranāsi (2027)
Actor
Dacoit (2026)
as Solomon
Political Rowdy (2005)
as Pandu
Sita Ramam (2022)
as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
Golmaal 5 (2027)
as Vasu Reddy
S. Saraswathi (2026)
as Ramanujam
F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
as Dora Swamy Naidu
Varisu (2023)
as Jayaprakash 'JP'
Dhanam (2008)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Sundara Chozhar
Pandippada (2005)
as Pandi Durai
Juniors (2003)
Actor
Singham (2011)
as Jaikant Shikre
Attack (2022)
as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie (2026)
as S. K. S. Moorthy
Suswagatham (1998)
Actor
They Call Him OG 2 (2028)
as Sathya Dada
They Call Him OG (2025)
as Satya Dada
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu (2019)
as Nagi Reddy
Preminchedi Endukamma (1999)
as Jagan
Mirapakay (2011)
as Kittu Bhai
Wanted (2009)
as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
The Gambler (—)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Sundara Chozhar
Shakti: The Power (2002)
as Sharpshooter
Bombay (1995)
as Kumar
Retro (2025)
as Dharmendran
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
as Army Officer
Raajakumara (2017)
as Jagannath
Father (—)
Actor
Major (2022)
as Unnikrishnan
Jai Bhim (2021)
as Perumalsamy
Chinna Chinna Kannile (2000)
as Sabesan
Seetha Payanam (2026)
Actor
Zanjeer (2013)
as Teja
It's Entertainment (2014)
as Karan Singh Johari
Champion (2025)
as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Anniyan (2005)
as DCP Prabhakar
Annaatthe (2021)
as Nattadurai
Rangasthalam (2018)
as Dakshina Murthy
Goodachari 2 (—)
as Tuti Shah
Suriya 48 (—)
Actor
Maharshi (2019)
as Rishi's Father
Kaalidas 2 (2026)
as Advocate Natraj
Asuran (2019)
as Venugopal Seshadri
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
as Kabir
Guntur Kaaram (2024)
as Venkata Swamy
Pullakuttikaran (1995)
Actor
Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
as Varadarajulu
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
1st Rank Raju (2019)
Actor
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
as Relangi Mavayya
Villu (2009)
as J.D.
O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
as Ganapathy Iyer
Dabangg 2 (2012)
as Bachcha Bhaiya
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
as Nagendra Reddy
Raja the Great (2017)
as SP Prakash
Velaikkaran (2017)
as Kasi
Oosaravelli (2011)
as Ajju Bhai
Raayan (2024)
as R. Sargunam
Athadu (2005)
as Anjaneya Prasad IPS
Vasantha Kavya (1996)
Actor
Tere Ishk Mein (2025)
as Raghav (Shankar's Father)
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
as Harold Wickramsinghe
Rashtra Kavach Om (2022)
as Moorty Sahay
Raasi (1997)
Actor
Candyflip (2017)
Actor
Khaleja (2010)
as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
as Inspector Neelakandan
Badrinath (2011)
as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
as Eshwar
Padayappa (1999)
as Police Officer
Iruvar (1997)
as Tamil Selvam
Golmaal Again (2017)
as Vasu Reddy
Pokkiri (2007)
as Ali Bhai
Singh Saab the Great (2013)
as Bhoodev Singh
Jalsa (2008)
as Rammohan Reddy
Bagheera (2024)
as Guru
Mahanati (2018)
as Aluri Chakrapani
Chirutha (2007)
Actor
Ko 2 (2016)
as Yogeeswaran
Preethi Prema Pranaya (2003)
as Dr Ashok
Gajakessari (2014)
as narrator
Pokiri (2006)
as Ali Bhai
I Love You Da (2002)
as Siddharth
Wanted (2011)
Actor
Power (2014)
as A. K. Mishra
Pelli SandaD (2021)
as Pattabhi Ramayya
Vikramarkudu (2006)
as DGP
Khakee (2004)
as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
Oopiri (2016)
as Prasad
Policegiri (2013)
as Nagori Subramaniyam
Mr. Perfect (2011)
as Maggi's Father
Shaakuntalam (2023)
as Sarangi
Odiyan (2018)
as Ravunni Menon
Shambhu (2003)
Actor
Nerrukku Ner (1997)
as Kandaswamy
Heropanti (2014)
as Chowdhary
Dongala Mutha (2011)
as Munna Bhai
Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012)
as Prakash Raj
Temper (2015)
as Waltair Vasu
Little John (2001)
as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
Poi (2006)
Actor
Yaakkai (2017)
as Sagayam
Race Gurram (2014)
as Bheem Prakash
V.I.P (1997)
as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
Saroja (2008)
as Viswanathan
Stalin (2006)
as Muddu Krishnayya
Minsara Kanavu (1997)
as Jaipal
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
Actor
Collector Gari Bharya (2010)
as Gautham
Orange (2010)
as Abhishek Verma
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
as Guest Appearance
Singam (2010)
as Mayil Vaaganam
Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
as Nithyanand
Kantri (2008)
Actor
Ghilli (2004)
as Muthupandi
Saguni (2012)
as Boopathi
Guest (2002)
as Terrorist
Bhadra (2005)
Actor
Kotigobba 2 (2016)
as Sathya's Father
Munna (2007)
as Kakha
Ko (2011)
as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Athanokkade (2005)
as Ram's father
Rakhi (2006)
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
Seenu (1999)
as Doctor
Parugu (2008)
as Neelakanta
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
as Srinivasa Murthy
Bunny (2005)
as Somaraju
Josh (2009)
as Principal
Paththini (1997)
Actor
Lion (2015)
Actor
Ponnar Shankar (2011)
as Manthiappan
Idiot (2002)
as Vipra Narayana
Jagadam (2007)
Actor
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
as Prakash
Vakeel Saab (2021)
as Nandaji
Choodalani Vundi (1998)
as Mahendra
Rudhramadevi (2015)
as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
Indra (2002)
as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008)
as Arnold/ Kadavul
Dookudu (2011)
as Shankar Narayana
Pandhayam (2008)
as Masanam
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000)
Actor
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as Dr. Vishwanathan
Tropical Heat (1993)
as Inspector
Devara 2 (—)
as Singappa
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)
as Guru
Anukoolakkobba Ganda (1990)
Actor
Poikkal Kuthirai (2022)
as Kathiravan's Father
Malai Malai (2009)
Actor
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014)
Actor
Hello Guru Prema Kosame (2018)
as Viswanath
Damarukam (2012)
as Sambhayya
Inji Iduppazhagi (2015)
as Size Zero Satyanand
Parijatham (2006)
as Santhosh
Anthapuram (1999)
as Narasimha
Mukunda (2014)
as Jaya Prakash
Satyabhama (2024)
as Joseph Raj
Engeyum Kadhal (2011)
as Cameo Appearance
Yaare Neenu Cheluve (1998)
Actor
Okkadu (2003)
as Obul Reddy
Dev (2019)
as Ramalingam
Aasai (1995)
as Major Madhavan
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath (1998)
Actor
Bimbisara (2022)
as Viswanandan Varma
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)
as Senapathi 'Sena'
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
as Prakash Verma
Srirastu Subhamastu (2016)
as Sirish's Dad
Vidukathai (1997)
as Neelakandan
Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)
as Satya
Indraprastham (1996)
as Mohan George
Aathi (2006)
as Aathi's father
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu (2007)
Actor
Balupu (2013)
as Nanaji
Son of Satyamurthy (2015)
as Satyamurthy
Rainbow (2008)
as Shyam's Doctor
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
as Arokiya Raj
Alibhabha (2008)
as Subramaniam
Clap (2022)
Actor
Sometimes (2017)
as Krishnamurthy
Purushothamudu (2024)
as Raghuram
Veerappu (2007)
Actor
Sainikudu (2006)
as Mondi Nani
Bommarillu (2006)
as Siddhu's Father
Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005)
as Adhi Narayanan
Rangamarthanda (2023)
as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
as Manimara
Athiran (2019)
as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Subramaniam
Hitler (1997)
Actor
Subash (1996)
as Arumugasamy
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi (2001)
as GV
Katha (2009)
as Circle Inspector
Suyetchai MLA (2006)
as Ilampirai
Aavide Shyamala (1999)
Actor
Sollividava (2018)
Actor
Vinavayya Ramayya (2015)
Actor
Anwar (2010)
as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
Bangalore Naatkal (2016)
as Francis
Ongole Githa (2013)
as Adikeshavulu
Govindudu Andarivaadele (2014)
as Balaraju
Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
Actor
Mithunam (2012)
as Voice of one of the sons
Brindavanam (2010)
as Bhanu Prasad
Alludu Adhurs (2021)
as Jaypal Reddy
Businessman (2012)
as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
Venghai (2011)
as Rajalingam
Bhalevadivi Basu (2001)
Actor
En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
as Guru
Album (2002)
Actor
Kadhalagi (2010)
Actor
Thalai Nagaram (2006)
as ACP Gopinath
Tagore (2003)
as Suryam
Saravana (2006)
as Soundarapandi
Mass (2004)
as Durga prasad
Enemy (2021)
as Paarirajan
Gangotri (2003)
as Neelakantam Naidu
Pada (2022)
as N Rajasekharan IAS
Duet (1994)
as Sirpy
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
as Raghuveer
Bobby (2002)
as Yadagiri
Viruman (2022)
as Muthupandi
Goodachari (2018)
as Sathya
Alludu Seenu (2014)
as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Anjaneyulu (2009)
Actor
Vaanam (2011)
as Rahim
Nakshatram (2017)
as Parasuramaiah
Arjun (2004)
as Bala Nayakar
Rishi (2001)
as Policeman
Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008)
as Balu's Father
Varsham (2004)
as Ranga Rao
Bodyguard (2012)
as Varadarajula Naidu
Bheema (2008)
as Chinna
Paramasivan (2006)
as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
Manithan (2016)
as Adhiseshan
Ammayi Kosam (2001)
as Anjali's father, train driver
Vanamagan (2017)
as Rajasekhar
The Prince (1996)
as Surya
Mozhi (2007)
as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
Kalki (1996)
as Prakash
Salaam Venky (2022)
as Judge
Balti (2025)
as Narrator
Gaganam (2011)
as Vishwanath
Aravindhan (1997)
as Rama Ganapathy
Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)
as Narasimha
Murari (2001)
as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Andarivaadu (2005)
as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
Khatarnak (2006)
as Commissioner of Police
Alexander (1996)
as Ashok
Traffic Ramasamy (2018)
as Police Officer
Dwaraka (2017)
Actor
Venky Mama (2019)
as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
Music School (2023)
Actor
Bachi (2000)
Actor
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
as Rolex
Magizhchi (2010)
as Moses
Ashok (2006)
as Father of Ashok
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
as Rana Prathap Naidu
Achayans (2017)
as Commissioner Karthikeyan
Mrugaraju (2001)
Actor
Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
as Prakash Rao
Heart Attack (2014)
Actor
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
as Paramahamsa
Preethsod Thappa (1998)
Actor
Elektra (2010)
as Abraham / Issac
Rajakumarudu (1999)
as Dhanunjay
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu (2011)
Actor
Yuvarathnaa (2021)
as Gurudev Deshmukh
Saakshyam (2018)
as Narrator
Narappa (2021)
as Lawyer Venu Gopal
Richie (2017)
as Sagayam
Ayya (2005)
as Karuppusamy
Bhageeratha (2005)
as Venkata Ratnam
Dhoni (2012)
as Subramaniam
Panchamirtham (2008)
as Ravanan
Aarya (2007)
as Kasi
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Akash
Guru Paarvai (1998)
as Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
9 (2019)
as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
Thank You (2022)
as Consultant Rao
Khadgam (2002)
as Amjad
Jack (2025)
as Manoj
Mr. Airavata (2015)
as Prathap Kale
Golimaar (2010)
Actor
Ranna (2015)
as Sharat Chandra
Rajjo (2013)
as Govind Hande
Thulli Vilayadu (2013)
as Singam
Jai Simha (2018)
as Master
Nuvve... Nuvve... (2002)
as Vishwanath
Azad (2000)
as Inspector Salim
Velli Thirai (2008)
as Kannaiah / Dileep
Shatamanam Bhavati (2017)
as Raghavaraju
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
as Nandu
Varaal (2022)
as CM Achuthan Nair
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories (2004)
as Prakash
Thoongaavanam (2015)
as Vital Rao
Vaanchinathan (2001)
as Chidhambaram
Azhagiya Theeye (2004)
as Aravind
Amma Naana Kaavali (1996)
Actor
Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018)
Actor
Solla Solla Inikkum (2009)
as Bhadri Narayanan
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu (2004)
as JK
Utsavam (2024)
Actor
Premaku Velayera (1999)
as Venkata Narayana
Nagamandala (1997)
Actor
Un Samayal Arayil (2014)
as Kalidasan
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Sivagurunathan
Nijam (2003)
as ACP Raja Narendra
Sei (2018)
as ACP Suryanarayana
Chakram (2005)
Actor
Solo (2011)
as Naidu
Shourya (2016)
Actor
Allari Pidugu (2005)
Actor
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
as Raghuraman
Kunjamminis Hospital (2023)
as Dr. Chacko
60 Vayadhu Maaniram (2018)
as Govindharaj
Idolle Ramayana (2016)
as Bhujangiah
Viyabari (2007)
as Kasi Viswanathan
Mambattiyan (2011)
as IG Ranjith
Cheppalani Vundhi (2001)
Actor
Naam (2003)
as Irfan Khan
Yuvatha (2008)
Actor
Dosth (2001)
as Neelakanda Brahmachari
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal (2017)
as Soundararajan
Speedunnodu (2016)
as Veerabhrappa
Agni Siragugal (—)
Actor
Bhooloham (2015)
as Moorthi
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Gautham Krishna
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010)
as Anbalazhagan
Sneham Kosam (1999)
as Peddabbayi
Premaku Swagatam (2002)
Actor
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (2016)
Actor
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)
as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Samba (2004)
as Pasupathi Naidu
Chiru Navvuto (2000)
Actor
Vathiyar (2006)
as Easwara Pandian
Manoharam (2000)
Actor
Poomani (1996)
Actor
Badri (2000)
as Nanda
Ponniyin Selvan (2005)
as Guru
Sivamani (2003)
as Dattu
Giri (2004)
as Suryaprakash
Chamundi (2000)
Actor
Sivakasi (2005)
as Udhayapaa
Vinodham (1996)
Actor
Kanchivaram (2008)
as Vengadam
Rowthiram (2011)
as Shiva's Grandfather
Aadum Koothu (2006)
as Zamindar
Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
as Prakash
Appu (2000)
as Maharani
Sri Anjaneyam (2004)
Actor
Mayabazar 2016 (2020)
as ACP Ashok
Perarasu (2006)
as Ilakiyan
Love Story 1999 (1998)
as D. K. Bose
Isle of the Golden Swan (—)
Actor
Ruler (2019)
as Veerandranath Tagore
Usire (2001)
as Rudre Gowda
Lockup Death (1994)
Actor
Pelli Chesukundaam (1997)
Actor
Samudram (1999)
as Constable Nukaraju
Veerabhadra (2006)
Actor
Thekkekara Superfast (2004)
as Johnykutty
Nandhini (1997)
Actor
Thoranai (2009)
as Tamizharasan
Dhaya (2002)
Actor
Ungarala Rambabu (2017)
Actor
Attack (2016)
as Guru Raj
Yagnam (2004)
Actor
Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
as Mayilravanan
Shekar (2022)
Actor
Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)
as Simbu's Father
Sethu Samudhiram (2012)
Actor
Dil (2003)
Actor
Jagadeka Veera (1991)
Actor
Ajay (2006)
as Vijay
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari (2004)
as Sundara Murthy
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi (2016)
Actor
Chokka Thangam (2003)
as Sundharam
Vaanavil (2000)
as Prakash
Nila (1994)
Actor
Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
Actor
Gunshot (1996)
as Prakash
Sandhippoma (1998)
as Vishwa's Father
Naya Natvarlal (1998)
Actor
Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
as Chithambaram
Anthahpuram (1998)
as Narasimha
Naanu Nanna Kanasu (2010)
as Uthappa
Nishkarsha (1993)
as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
Raajadhaani (2011)
Actor
Lee (2007)
as Buthiran
Priyam (1996)
as Dharma
Mommaga (1997)
Actor
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004)
Actor
Sankalpam (1995)
as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
Mathiya Chennai (2009)
Actor
Chakravarthy (1990)
Actor
Ekangi (2002)
Actor
Mumbai Mirror (2013)
as Shetty
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1992)
as David
Harakeya Kuri (1992)
Actor
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990)
Actor
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara (1998)
Actor
Ramachari (1991)
Actor
Z (1999)
Actor
Manasichi Choodu (1998)
Actor
Senthooram (1998)
as Muthu Manikkam
Shanti Shanti Shanti (1998)
as Ganga Prasad
Gouravam (2013)
as Pasupathy