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