Prakash Raj
Biography
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
All Movies (405)
- Vāranāsi2027
- Spirit2027
- Drishyam 32026
- Dacoit2026 · as Solomon
- Kaalidas 22026 · as Advocate Natraj
- S. Saraswathi2026 · as Ramanujam
- Seetha Payanam2026
- Champion2025 · as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Tere Ishk Mein2025 · as Raghav (Shankar's Father)
- They Call Him OG2025 · as Satya Dada
- Retro2025 · as Dharmendran
- Jack2025 · as Manoj
- Bagheera2024 · as Guru
- Utsavam2024
- Devara: Part 12024 · as Singappa
- Raayan2024 · as R. Sargunam
- Purushothamudu2024 · as Raghuram
- Satyabhama2024 · as Joseph Raj
- Guntur Kaaram2024 · as Venkata Swamy
- Kunjamminis Hospital2023 · as Dr. Chacko
- Music School2023
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II2023 · as Sundara Chozhar
- Shaakuntalam2023 · as Sarangi
- Rangamarthanda2023 · as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
- Waltair Veerayya2023 · as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
- Varisu2023 · as Jayaprakash 'JP'
- Salaam Venky2022 · as Judge
- Varaal2022 · as CM Achuthan Nair
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I2022 · as Sundara Chozhar
- Thiruchitrambalam2022 · as Inspector Neelakandan
- Viruman2022 · as Muthupandi
- Poikkal Kuthirai2022 · as Kathiravan's Father
- Bimbisara2022 · as Viswanandan Varma
- Sita Ramam2022 · as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
- Thank You2022 · as Consultant Rao
- Rashtra Kavach Om2022 · as Moorty Sahay
- Major2022 · as Unnikrishnan
- Shekar2022
- K.G.F: Chapter 22022 · as Vijayendra Ingalgi
- Attack2022 · as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
- Clap2022
- Pada2022 · as N Rajasekharan IAS
- Annaatthe2021 · as Nattadurai
- Jai Bhim2021 · as Perumalsamy
- Pelli SandaD2021 · as Pattabhi Ramayya
- Aaradugula Bullet2021 · as Nithyanand
- Narappa2021 · as Lawyer Venu Gopal
- Enemy2021 · as Paarirajan
- Vakeel Saab2021 · as Nandaji
- Yuvarathnaa2021 · as Gurudev Deshmukh
- Alludu Adhurs2021 · as Jaypal Reddy
- Mayabazar 20162020 · as ACP Ashok
- Sarileru Neekevvaru2020 · as Nagendra Reddy
- Ruler2019 · as Veerandranath Tagore
- Venky Mama2019 · as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 22019
- Asuran2019 · as Venugopal Seshadri
- 1st Rank Raju2019
- Maharshi2019 · as Rishi's Father
- Athiran2019 · as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
- Dev2019 · as Ramalingam
- 92019 · as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
- F2: Fun and Frustration2019 · as Dora Swamy Naidu
- N.T.R: Kathanayakudu2019 · as Nagi Reddy
- Odiyan2018 · as Ravunni Menon
- Sei2018 · as ACP Suryanarayana
- Hello Guru Prema Kosame2018 · as Viswanath
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam2018 · as Senapathi aka Sena
- 60 Vayadhu Maaniram2018 · as Govindharaj
- Srinivasa Kalyanam2018
- Goodachari2018 · as Sathya
- Saakshyam2018 · as Narrator
- Traffic Ramasamy2018 · as Police Officer
- Mahanati2018 · as Aluri Chakrapani
- Bharat Ane Nenu2018 · as Varadarajulu
- Rangasthalam2018 · as Dakshina Murthy
- Sollividava2018
- Jai Simha2018 · as Master
- Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal2017 · as Soundararajan
- Velaikkaran2017 · as Kasi
- Candyflip2017
- Richie2017 · as Sagayam
- Golmaal Again2017 · as Vasu Reddy
- Raja the Great2017 · as SP Prakash
- Ungarala Rambabu2017
- Nakshatram2017 · as Parasuramaiah
- Vanamagan2017 · as Rajasekhar
- Achayans2017 · as Commissioner Karthikeyan
- Raajakumara2017 · as Jagannath
- Yaakkai2017 · as Sagayam
- Dwaraka2017
- Shatamanam Bhavati2017 · as Raghavaraju
- Sometimes2017 · as Krishnamurthy
- Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi2016
- Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru2016 · as Manimara
- Idolle Ramayana2016 · as Bhujangiah
- Kotigobba 22016 · as Sathya's Father
- Srirastu Subhamastu2016 · as Sirish's Dad
- JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai2016
- Ko 22016 · as Yogeeswaran
- Manithan2016 · as Adhiseshan
- Attack2016 · as Guru Raj
- Oopiri2016 · as Prasad
- Shourya2016
- Speedunnodu2016 · as Veerabhrappa
- Bangalore Naatkal2016 · as Francis
- Bhooloham2015 · as Moorthi
- Inji Iduppazhagi2015 · as Size Zero Satyanand
- Thoongaavanam2015 · as Vital Rao
- Rudhramadevi2015 · as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
- Mr. Airavata2015 · as Prathap Kale
- Ranna2015 · as Sharat Chandra
- Lion2015
- O Kadhal Kanmani2015 · as Ganapathy
- Son of Satyamurthy2015 · as Satyamurthy
- Vinavayya Ramayya2015
- Temper2015 · as Waltair Vasu
- Mukunda2014 · as Jaya Prakash
- Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham2014
- Govindudu Andarivaadele2014 · as Balaraju
- Power2014 · as A. K. Mishra
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam2014 · as Guest Appearance
- It's Entertainment2014 · as Karan Singh Johari
- Alludu Seenu2014 · as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
- Un Samayal Arayil2014 · as Kalidasan
- Heropanti2014 · as Chowdhary
- Gajakessari2014 · as narrator
- Race Gurram2014 · as Bheem Prakash
- Heart Attack2014
- Singh Saab the Great2013 · as Bhoodev Singh
- Rajjo2013 · as Govind Hande
- Zanjeer2013 · as Teja
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag2013 · as Army Officer
- Policegiri2013 · as Nagori Subramaniyam
- Balupu2013 · as Nanaji
- Thulli Vilayadu2013 · as Singam
- Thillu Mullu2013 · as Sivagurunathan
- Gouravam2013 · as Pasupathy
- Chennaiyil Oru Naal2013 · as Gautham Krishna
- Ongole Githa2013 · as Adikeshavulu
- Mumbai Mirror2013 · as Shetty
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu2013 · as Relangi Mavayya
- Mithunam2012 · as Voice of one of the sons
- Dabangg 22012 · as Bachcha Bhaiya
- Damarukam2012 · as Sambhayya
- Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu2012 · as Rana Prathap Naidu
- Devudu Chesina Manushulu2012 · as Prakash Raj
- Saguni2012 · as Boopathi
- Sethu Samudhiram2012
- Dhoni2012 · as Subramaniam
- Bodyguard2012 · as Varadarajula Naidu
- Businessman2012 · as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
- Solo2011 · as Naidu
- Oosaravelli2011 · as Ajju Bhai
- Dookudu2011 · as Shankar Narayana
- Mambattiyan2011 · as IG Ranjith
- Rowthiram2011 · as Shiva's Grandfather
- Singham2011 · as Jaikant Shikre
- Venghai2011 · as Rajalingam
- Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap2011 · as Kabir
- Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu2011
- Badrinath2011 · as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
- Raajadhaani2011
- Engeyum Kadhal2011 · as Cameo Appearance
- Vaanam2011 · as Rahim
- Ko2011 · as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
- Mr. Perfect2011 · as Maggi's Father
- Dongala Mutha2011 · as Munna Bhai
- Ponnar Shankar2011 · as Manthiappan
- Gaganam2011 · as Vishwanath
- Vastadu Naa Raju2011 · as Narasimha
- Wanted2011
- Mirapakay2011 · as Kittu Bhai
- Orange2010 · as Abhishek Verma
- Elektra2010 · as Abraham / Issac
- Magizhchi2010 · as Moses
- Anwar2010 · as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
- Brindavanam2010 · as Bhanu Prasad
- Khaleja2010 · as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
- Kadhalagi2010
- Singam2010 · as Mayil Vaaganam
- Golimaar2010
- Naanu Nanna Kanasu2010 · as Uthappa
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai2010 · as Anbalazhagan
- Katha2009 · as Circle Inspector
- Mathiya Chennai2009
- Wanted2009 · as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
- Solla Solla Inikkum2009 · as Bhadri Narayanan
- Josh2009 · as Principal
- Anjaneyulu2009
- Malai Malai2009
- Thoranai2009 · as Tamizharasan
- Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam2009 · as Prakash Verma
- Villu2009 · as J.D.
- Panchamirtham2008 · as Ravanan
- Abhiyum Naanum2008 · as Raghuraman
- Yuvatha2008
- Kotha Bangaru Lokam2008 · as Balu's Father
- Rainbow2008 · as Shyam's Doctor
- Pandhayam2008 · as Masanam
- Saroja2008 · as Viswanathan
- Alibhabha2008 · as Subramaniam
- Dhanam2008
- Kantri2008
- Parugu2008 · as Neelakanta
- Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul2008 · as Arnold/ Kadavul
- Santosh Subramaniam2008 · as Subramaniam
- Jalsa2008 · as Rammohan Reddy
- Kanchivaram2008 · as Vengadam
- Velli Thirai2008 · as Kannaiah / Dileep
- Bheema2008 · as Chinna
- Chirutha2007
- Aarya2007 · as Kasi
- Veerappu2007
- Munna2007 · as Kakha
- Jagadam2007
- Viyabari2007 · as Kasi Viswanathan
- Mozhi2007 · as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
- Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu2007
- Lee2007 · as Buthiran
- Pokkiri2007 · as Ali Bhai
- Poi2006
- Rakhi2006 · as Judge (Guest Appearance)
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam2006 · as Guru
- Stalin2006 · as Muddu Krishnayya
- Khatarnak2006 · as Commissioner of Police
- Aadum Koothu2006 · as Zamindar
- Sainikudu2006 · as Mondi Nani
- Vathiyar2006 · as Easwara Pandian
- Perarasu2006 · as Ilakiyan
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu2006 · as Arokiya Raj
- Bommarillu2006 · as Siddhu's Father
- Ashok2006 · as Father of Ashok
- Vikramarkudu2006 · as DGP
- Parijatham2006 · as Santhosh
- Thalai Nagaram2006 · as ACP Gopinath
- Suyetchai MLA2006 · as Ilampirai
- Ajay2006 · as Vijay
- Veerabhadra2006
- Pokiri2006 · as Ali Bhai
- Idhaya Thirudan2006 · as Mayilravanan
- Saravana2006 · as Soundarapandi
- Aathi2006 · as Aathi's father
- Paramasivan2006 · as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
- Sivakasi2005 · as Udhayapaa
- Bhageeratha2005 · as Venkata Ratnam
- Allari Pidugu2005
- Political Rowdy2005
- Ponniyin Selvan2005 · as Guru
- Athadu2005 · as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
- Pandippada2005 · as Pandi Durai
- Anniyan2005 · as DCP Prabhakar
- Andarivaadu2005 · as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
- Arinthum Ariyamalum2005 · as Adhi Narayanan
- Bhadra2005
- Subash Chandra Bose2005
- Bunny2005 · as Somaraju
- Chakram2005
- Ayya2005 · as Karuppusamy
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana2005 · as Prakash
- Athanokkade2005 · as Ram's father
- Mass2004 · as Durga prasad
- Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu2004 · as JK
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi2004 · as Eshwar
- Arjun2004 · as Bala Nayakar
- Vasool Raja MBBS2004 · as Dr. Vishwanathan
- Shart: The Challenge2004 · as Nandu
- Naa Autograph Sweet Memories2004 · as Prakash
- Azhagiya Theeye2004 · as Aravind
- Sri Anjaneyam2004
- Yagnam2004
- Samba2004 · as Pasupathi Naidu
- Ghilli2004 · as Muthupandi
- Thekkekara Superfast2004 · as Johnykutty
- Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi2004
- Athade Oka Sainyam2004 · as Prakash Rao
- Khakee2004 · as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
- Varsham2004 · as Ranga Rao
- Lakshmi Narasimha2004
- Giri2004 · as Suryaprakash
- Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari2004 · as Sundara Murthy
- Sivamani2003 · as Dattu
- Tagore2003 · as Suryam
- Naam2003 · as Irfan Khan
- Preethi Prema Pranaya2003 · as Dr Ashok
- Nijam2003 · as ACP Raja Narendra
- Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi2003 · as Raghuveer
- Kadhal Sadugudu2003 · as Chithambaram
- Dil2003
- Gangotri2003 · as Neelakantam Naidu
- Juniors2003
- Okkadu2003 · as Obul Reddy
- Chokka Thangam2003 · as Sundharam
- Khadgam2002 · as Amjad
- I Love You Da2002 · as Siddharth
- Kadhal Azhivathillai2002 · as Simbu's Father
- Bobby2002 · as Yadagiri
- Nuvve... Nuvve...2002 · as Vishwanath
- Shakti: The Power2002 · as Sharpshooter
- Idiot2002 · as Vipra Narayana
- Guest2002 · as Terrorist
- Album2002
- Indra2002 · as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
- Kannathil Muthamittal2002 · as Harold Wickramsinghe
- Dhaya2002
- Premaku Swagatam2002
- Ekangi2002
- Alli Thandha Vaanam2001 · as Prakash
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav2001 · as Srinivasa Murthy
- Cheppalani Vundhi2001
- Dosth2001 · as Neelakanda Brahmachari
- Bhalevadivi Basu2001
- Ammayi Kosam2001 · as Anjali's father, train driver
- Little John2001 · as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
- Usire2001 · as Rudre Gowda
- Murari2001 · as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
- Rishi2001 · as Policeman
- Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi2001 · as GV
- Vaanchinathan2001 · as Chidhambaram
- Mrugaraju2001
- Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa2000 · as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
- Chiru Navvuto2000
- Bachi2000
- Vaanavil2000 · as Prakash
- Azad2000 · as Inspector Salim
- Moodu Mukkalaata2000 · as Paramahamsa
- Manoharam2000
- Chamundi2000
- Badri2000 · as Nanda
- Appu2000 · as Maharani
- Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi2000
- Samudram1999 · as Constable Nukaraju
- Preminchedi Endukamma1999
- Seenu1999 · as Doctor
- Premaku Velayera1999 · as Venkata Narayana
- Anthapuram1999 · as Narasimha
- Rajakumarudu1999 · as Dhanunjay
- Padayappa1999 · as Police Officer
- En Swasa Kaatre1999 · as Guru
- Z1999
- Aavide Shyamala1999
- Sneham Kosam1999 · as Peddabbayi
- Anthahpuram1998 · as Narasimha
- Guru Paarvai1998 · as Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
- Preethsod Thappa1998
- Love Story 19991998 · as D. K. Bose
- Choodalani Vundi1998
- Manasichi Choodu1998
- Sandhippoma1998 · as Vishwa's Father
- Yaare Neenu Cheluve1998
- Swarnamukhi1998 · as Akash
- Naya Natvarlal1998
- Suswagatham1998
- Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath1998
- Vidukathai1997 · as Neelakandan
- Pelli Chesukundaam1997
- Paththini1997
- Nerrukku Ner1997 · as Kandaswamy
- Nandhini1997
- V.I.P1997 · as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
- Raasi1997
- Dhinamum Ennai Gavani1997 · as Rolex
- Oru Yaatra Mozhi1997 · as Satya
- Aravindhan1997 · as Rama Ganapathy
- Iruvar1997 · as Tamil Selvam
- Minsara Kanavu1997 · as Jaipal
- Hitler1997
- Mommaga1997
- Nagamandala1997
- Poomani1996
- Kalki1996 · as Prakash
- Alexander1996 · as Ashok
- Gunshot1996 · as Prakash
- Amma Naana Kaavali1996
- Subash1996 · as Arumugasamy
- Indraprastham1996 · as Mohan George
- The Prince1996 · as Surya
- Priyam1996 · as Dharma
- Vinodham1996
- Vasantha Kavya1996
- Aasai1995 · as Major Madhavan
- Sankalpam1995 · as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
- Bombay1995 · as Kumar
- Nila1994
- Lockup Death1994
- Duet1994 · as Sirpy
- Tropical Heat1993 · as Inspector
- Nishkarsha1993 · as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
- Harakeya Kuri1992
- Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake1992 · as David
- Jagadeka Veera1991
- Ramachari1991
- Anukoolakkobba Ganda1990
- Chakravarthy1990
- Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru1990
- Guddada Bhootha1990 · as Srinivas
- Devara 2— · as Singappa
- Goodachari 2— · as Tuti Shah
- Agni Siragugal—
- Jana Nayagan— · as Roja Rangasamy
- Isle of the Golden Swan—
- They Call Him OG 2— · as Sathya Dada
- AK 64—
- Golmaal 5— · as Vasu Reddy
- The Gambler—
All TV Shows (10)
- Journey2024
- Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy2022 · as SKS Moorthy
- Anantham2022 · as Elder Venkatesan
- Navarasa2021 · as Sivaraman
- Shootout at Alair2020 · as DSP Suryanarayana
- Paava Kadhaigal2020 · as Janakiraman
- Special Ops2020 · as Subramanyam
- Weekend With Ramesh2014 · as Himself
- Guddada Bhootha1990 · as Shreenivas
- Jagamae Sangeetham—