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