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