Prakash Raj
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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
Jana Nayagan (2026)
as Roja Rangasamy
Dacoit (2026)
as Solomon
Vāranāsi (2027)
Actor
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie (2026)
as S. K. S. Moorthy
Golmaal 5 (—)
as Vasu Reddy
Devara: Part 1 (2024)
as Singappa
Singham (2011)
as Jaikant Shikre
Raja the Great (2017)
as SP Prakash
Champion (2025)
as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Bodyguard (2012)
as Varadarajula Naidu
Goodachari 2 (—)
as Tuti Shah
Sollividava (2018)
Actor
Poomani (1996)
Actor
The Gambler (—)
Actor
K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
as Vijayendra Ingalgi
Bommarillu (2006)
as Siddhu's Father
Malai Malai (2009)
Actor
Josh (2009)
as Principal
Oosaravelli (2011)
as Ajju Bhai
Nakshatram (2017)
as Parasuramaiah
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)
as Guru
Badrinath (2011)
as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
1st Rank Raju (2019)
Actor
Anthapuram (1999)
as Narasimha
Velaikkaran (2017)
as Kasi
Paramasivan (2006)
as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
Athanokkade (2005)
as Ram's father
Vasantha Kavya (1996)
Actor
Stalin (2006)
as Muddu Krishnayya
Odiyan (2018)
as Ravunni Menon
Clap (2022)
Actor
Drishyam 3 (2026)
Actor
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
as Manimara
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014)
as Guest Appearance
Yaakkai (2017)
as Sagayam
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
as Rolex
Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012)
as Prakash Raj
Munna (2007)
as Kakha
Saroja (2008)
as Viswanathan
Aravindhan (1997)
as Rama Ganapathy
Poikkal Kuthirai (2022)
as Kathiravan's Father
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008)
as Arnold/ Kadavul
Richie (2017)
as Sagayam
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu (2019)
as Nagi Reddy
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
Actor
En Swasa Kaatre (1999)
as Guru
Pelli Chesukundaam (1997)
Actor
Alibhabha (2008)
as Subramaniam
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000)
Actor
Pandhayam (2008)
as Masanam
Traffic Ramasamy (2018)
as Police Officer
Mithunam (2012)
as Voice of one of the sons
Dongala Mutha (2011)
as Munna Bhai
Elektra (2010)
as Abraham / Issac
Rainbow (2008)
as Shyam's Doctor
S. Saraswathi (2026)
as Ramanujam
Mukunda (2014)
as Jaya Prakash
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu (2007)
Actor
Thulli Vilayadu (2013)
as Singam
They Call Him OG 2 (—)
as Sathya Dada
Thalai Nagaram (2006)
as ACP Gopinath
Aaradugula Bullet (2021)
as Nithyanand
Nerrukku Ner (1997)
as Kandaswamy
Subash (1996)
as Arumugasamy
Bachi (2000)
Actor
V.I.P (1997)
as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
Guru Paarvai (1998)
as Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
Vidukathai (1997)
as Neelakandan
The Prince (1996)
as Surya
Jai Bhim (2021)
as Perumalsamy
Veerappu (2007)
Actor
Indraprastham (1996)
as Mohan George
Alexander (1996)
as Ashok
Lion (2015)
Actor
Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)
as Satya
Raajakumara (2017)
as Jagannath
Premaku Velayera (1999)
as Venkata Narayana
Idiot (2002)
as Vipra Narayana
Villu (2009)
as J.D.
Ko 2 (2016)
as Yogeeswaran
Kadhalagi (2010)
Actor
Yaare Neenu Cheluve (1998)
Actor
Retro (2025)
as Dharmendran
Mr. Perfect (2011)
as Maggi's Father
Bhalevadivi Basu (2001)
Actor
Varaal (2022)
as CM Achuthan Nair
Katha (2009)
as Circle Inspector
Little John (2001)
as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Akash
Sita Ramam (2022)
as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
as Dora Swamy Naidu
Zanjeer (2013)
as Teja
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
as Army Officer
Attack (2022)
as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
Wanted (2009)
as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
Raasi (1997)
Actor
Anukoolakkobba Ganda (1990)
Actor
I Love You Da (2002)
as Siddharth
Ammayi Kosam (2001)
as Anjali's father, train driver
Wanted (2011)
Actor
Balti (2025)
as Narrator
Asuran (2019)
as Venugopal Seshadri
Ko (2011)
as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Spirit (2027)
Actor
Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008)
as Balu's Father
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Sundara Chozhar
Anniyan (2005)
as DCP Prabhakar
Chirutha (2007)
Actor
Ghilli (2004)
as Muthupandi
Parugu (2008)
as Neelakanta
Candyflip (2017)
Actor
Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
as Varadarajulu
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
as Nagendra Reddy
Tere Ishk Mein (2025)
as Raghav (Shankar's Father)
Rishi (2001)
as Policeman
Pelli SandaD (2021)
as Pattabhi Ramayya
They Call Him OG (2025)
as Satya Dada
Kaalidas 2 (2026)
as Advocate Natraj
Major (2022)
as Unnikrishnan
Devara 2 (—)
as Singappa
Shart: The Challenge (2004)
as Nandu
Mirapakay (2011)
as Kittu Bhai
Amma Naana Kaavali (1996)
Actor
Athadu (2005)
as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
Varisu (2023)
as Jayaprakash 'JP'
Bagheera (2024)
as Guru
Dookudu (2011)
as Shankar Narayana
Rangasthalam (2018)
as Dakshina Murthy
Singam (2010)
as Mayil Vaaganam
Mrugaraju (2001)
Actor
Jai Simha (2018)
as Master
Iruvar (1997)
as Tamil Selvam
Gajakessari (2014)
as narrator
Padayappa (1999)
as Police Officer
Dabangg 2 (2012)
as Bachcha Bhaiya
Bobby (2002)
as Yadagiri
Khaleja (2010)
as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Narappa (2021)
as Lawyer Venu Gopal
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Sundara Chozhar
Seetha Payanam (2026)
Actor
Paththini (1997)
Actor
Parijatham (2006)
as Santhosh
Mahanati (2018)
as Aluri Chakrapani
Okkadu (2003)
as Obul Reddy
Son of Satyamurthy (2015)
as Satyamurthy
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
as Eshwar
Bombay (1995)
as Kumar
Pokiri (2006)
as Ali Bhai
Anwar (2010)
as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
Gangotri (2003)
as Neelakantam Naidu
Jalsa (2008)
as Rammohan Reddy
Pokkiri (2007)
as Ali Bhai
Brindavanam (2010)
as Bhanu Prasad
Sainikudu (2006)
as Mondi Nani
Preethi Prema Pranaya (2003)
as Dr Ashok
Choodalani Vundi (1998)
Actor
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
as Srinivasa Murthy
It's Entertainment (2014)
as Karan Singh Johari
Hitler (1997)
Actor
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
as Prakash
Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)
as Simbu's Father
Vikramarkudu (2006)
as DGP
Hello Guru Prema Kosame (2018)
as Viswanath
Businessman (2012)
as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
as Harold Wickramsinghe
Guest (2002)
as Terrorist
Guntur Kaaram (2024)
as Venkata Swamy
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as Dr. Vishwanathan
Oopiri (2016)
as Prasad
Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)
as Narasimha
Chakram (2005)
Actor
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
as Relangi Mavayya
Mozhi (2007)
as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
Minsara Kanavu (1997)
as Jaipal
Tropical Heat (1993)
as Inspector
Race Gurram (2014)
as Bheem Prakash
Bunny (2005)
as Somaraju
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
Aavide Shyamala (1999)
Actor
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
as Rana Prathap Naidu
Bangalore Naatkal (2016)
as Francis
Mass (2004)
as Durga prasad
Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005)
as Adhi Narayanan
Vakeel Saab (2021)
as Nandaji
Annaatthe (2021)
as Nattadurai
Venghai (2011)
as Rajalingam
Orange (2010)
as Abhishek Verma
Arjun (2004)
as Bala Nayakar
Kantri (2008)
Actor
Nuvve... Nuvve... (2002)
as Vishwanath
Album (2002)
Actor
Saravana (2006)
as Soundarapandi
Bhadra (2005)
Actor
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
as Prakash Verma
Rowthiram (2011)
as Shiva's Grandfather
Athiran (2019)
as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Saguni (2012)
as Boopathi
Golmaal Again (2017)
as Vasu Reddy
Bheema (2008)
as Chinna
Bhageeratha (2005)
as Venkata Ratnam
Azad (2000)
as Inspector Salim
Rakhi (2006)
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
Tagore (2003)
as Suryam
Badri (2000)
as Nanda
Shatamanam Bhavati (2017)
as Raghavaraju
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010)
as Anbalazhagan
Raayan (2024)
as R. Sargunam
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap (2011)
as Kabir
Murari (2001)
as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Viruman (2022)
as Muthupandi
Ponniyin Selvan (2005)
as Guru
Kotigobba 2 (2016)
as Sathya's Father
Solo (2011)
as Naidu
Samba (2004)
as Pasupathi Naidu
Enemy (2021)
as Paarirajan
Pandippada (2005)
as Pandi Durai
Duet (1994)
as Sirpy
Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
as Chithambaram
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Subramaniam
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath (1998)
Actor
Varsham (2004)
as Ranga Rao
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
as Arokiya Raj
AK 64 (—)
Actor
Ashok (2006)
as Father of Ashok
Khadgam (2002)
as Amjad
Gaganam (2011)
as Vishwanath
Rashtra Kavach Om (2022)
as Moorty Sahay
Dhoni (2012)
as Subramaniam
Aathi (2006)
as Aathi's father
Jack (2025)
as Manoj
Shakti: The Power (2002)
as Sharpshooter
Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
as Inspector Neelakandan
Andarivaadu (2005)
as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
Pada (2022)
as N Rajasekharan IAS
Manithan (2016)
as Adhiseshan
Rudhramadevi (2015)
as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
Inji Iduppazhagi (2015)
as Size Zero Satyanand
Golimaar (2010)
Actor
Vathiyar (2006)
as Easwara Pandian
Heropanti (2014)
as Chowdhary
Engeyum Kadhal (2011)
as Cameo Appearance
Aarya (2007)
as Kasi
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
as Raghuveer
Manasichi Choodu (1998)
Actor
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
as Raghuraman
Venky Mama (2019)
as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
Poi (2006)
Actor
Azhagiya Theeye (2004)
as Aravind
Vaanavil (2000)
as Prakash
Sivakasi (2005)
as Udhayapaa
O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
as Ganapathy
Jagadam (2007)
Actor
Thoranai (2009)
as Tamizharasan
Govindudu Andarivaadele (2014)
as Balaraju
Anjaneyulu (2009)
Actor
Speedunnodu (2016)
as Veerabhrappa
Vaanchinathan (2001)
as Chidhambaram
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal (2017)
as Soundararajan
Khakee (2004)
as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
Sri Anjaneyam (2004)
Actor
Velli Thirai (2008)
as Kannaiah / Dileep
Ranna (2015)
as Sharat Chandra
Perarasu (2006)
as Ilakiyan
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)
as Senapathi aka Sena
Giri (2004)
as Suryaprakash
Singh Saab the Great (2013)
as Bhoodev Singh
Mr. Airavata (2015)
as Prathap Kale
Dil (2003)
Actor
Power (2014)
as A. K. Mishra
Chiru Navvuto (2000)
Actor
Damarukam (2012)
as Sambhayya
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu (2011)
Actor
Ayya (2005)
as Karuppusamy
Policegiri (2013)
as Nagori Subramaniyam
Yuvarathnaa (2021)
as Gurudev Deshmukh
Goodachari (2018)
as Sathya
Mambattiyan (2011)
as IG Ranjith
Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
as Mayilravanan
Khatarnak (2006)
as Commissioner of Police
Dev (2019)
as Ramalingam
Subash Chandra Bose (2005)
Actor
Yagnam (2004)
Actor
Sandhippoma (1998)
as Vishwa's Father
Balupu (2013)
as Nanaji
Purushothamudu (2024)
as Raghuram
Maharshi (2019)
as Rishi's Father
Un Samayal Arayil (2014)
as Kalidasan
Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
Actor
Viyabari (2007)
as Kasi Viswanathan
Saakshyam (2018)
as Narrator
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu (2004)
as JK
Aasai (1995)
as Major Madhavan
Salaam Venky (2022)
as Judge
Heart Attack (2014)
Actor
Nila (1994)
Actor
Satyabhama (2024)
as Joseph Raj
Utsavam (2024)
Actor
Nijam (2003)
as ACP Raja Narendra
Vaanam (2011)
as Rahim
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Gautham Krishna
Temper (2015)
as Waltair Vasu
Aadum Koothu (2006)
as Zamindar
Dosth (2001)
as Neelakanda Brahmachari
Anthahpuram (1998)
as Narasimha
Seenu (1999)
as Doctor
Chokka Thangam (2003)
as Sundharam
Rajjo (2013)
as Govind Hande
Suswagatham (1998)
Actor
Shourya (2016)
Actor
Indra (2002)
as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
Chamundi (2000)
Actor
Ponnar Shankar (2011)
as Manthiappan
Shaakuntalam (2023)
as Sarangi
Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018)
Actor
Vinavayya Ramayya (2015)
Actor
Preminchedi Endukamma (1999)
Actor
Appu (2000)
as Maharani
Music School (2023)
Actor
Shekar (2022)
Actor
Bhooloham (2015)
as Moorthi
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014)
Actor
Manoharam (2000)
Actor
9 (2019)
as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
Thank You (2022)
as Consultant Rao
Ruler (2019)
as Veerandranath Tagore
Sei (2018)
as ACP Suryanarayana
Sometimes (2017)
as Krishnamurthy
Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
as Prakash
Sivamani (2003)
as Dattu
Vinodham (1996)
Actor
Rajakumarudu (1999)
as Dhanunjay
Allari Pidugu (2005)
Actor
Lockup Death (1994)
Actor
Alludu Seenu (2014)
as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Idolle Ramayana (2016)
as Bhujangiah
Thoongaavanam (2015)
as Vital Rao
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake (1992)
as David
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Sivagurunathan
Ungarala Rambabu (2017)
Actor
Dwaraka (2017)
Actor
Political Rowdy (2005)
Actor
Srirastu Subhamastu (2016)
as Sirish's Dad
Kanchivaram (2008)
as Vengadam
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990)
Actor
Bimbisara (2022)
as Viswanandan Varma
Solla Solla Inikkum (2009)
as Bhadri Narayanan
Vanamagan (2017)
as Rajasekhar
Thekkekara Superfast (2004)
as Johnykutty
Ajay (2006)
as Vijay
Attack (2016)
as Guru Raj
Agni Siragugal (—)
Actor
Nagamandala (1997)
Actor
Priyam (1996)
as Dharma
Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
as Prakash Rao
Sneham Kosam (1999)
as Peddabbayi
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (2016)
Actor
Premaku Swagatam (2002)
Actor
Naanu Nanna Kanasu (2010)
as Uthappa
Yuvatha (2008)
Actor
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
as Paramahamsa
Jagadeka Veera (1991)
Actor
Naam (2003)
as Irfan Khan
Magizhchi (2010)
as Moses
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari (2004)
as Sundara Murthy
Alludu Adhurs (2021)
as Jaypal Reddy
Ramachari (1991)
Actor
Ongole Githa (2013)
as Adikeshavulu
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories (2004)
as Prakash
Veerabhadra (2006)
Actor
Achayans (2017)
as Commissioner Karthikeyan
Nandhini (1997)
Actor
Suyetchai MLA (2006)
as Ilampirai
Love Story 1999 (1998)
as D. K. Bose
Kalki (1996)
as Prakash
Mumbai Mirror (2013)
as Shetty
Mathiya Chennai (2009)
Actor
Sankalpam (1995)
as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
Nishkarsha (1993)
as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
Cheppalani Vundhi (2001)
Actor
Sethu Samudhiram (2012)
Actor
Mommaga (1997)
Actor
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi (2001)
as GV
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004)
Actor
Panchamirtham (2008)
as Ravanan
Gunshot (1996)
as Prakash
Mayabazar 2016 (2020)
as ACP Ashok
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi (2016)
Actor
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa (2000)
as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Preethsod Thappa (1998)
Actor
Juniors (2003)
Actor
Kunjamminis Hospital (2023)
as Dr. Chacko
Chakravarthy (1990)
Actor
Rangamarthanda (2023)
as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
Samudram (1999)
as Constable Nukaraju
Dhanam (2008)
Actor
60 Vayadhu Maaniram (2018)
as Govindharaj
Dhaya (2002)
Actor
Raajadhaani (2011)
Actor
Ekangi (2002)
Actor
Guddada Bhootha (1990)
as Srinivas
Isle of the Golden Swan (—)
Actor
Usire (2001)
as Rudre Gowda
Harakeya Kuri (1992)
Actor
Z (1999)
Actor
Naya Natvarlal (1998)
Actor
Collector Gari Bharya (2010)
as Gautham
Lee (2007)
as Buthiran
Senthooram (1998)
as Muthu Manikkam
Gouravam (2013)
as Pasupathy
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara (1998)
Actor
Shambhu (2003)
Actor