Acting
Prakash Raj
Biography
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.
Born
1965-03-26 (age 61)
Passed
—
Birthplace
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Gender
Male
Filmography
415 film credits
They Call Him OG 2
as Sathya Dada
2028
Vāranāsi
2027
Golmaal 5
as Vasu Reddy
2027
Father
2026
Drishyam: The Conclusion
as Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
2026
Jana Nayagan
as Roja Rangasamy
2026
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
as S. K. S. Moorthy
2026
Dacoit
as Solomon
2026
Kaalidas 2
as Advocate Natraj
2026
S. Saraswathi
as Ramanujam
2026
Seetha Payanam
2026
Champion
as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
2025
Tere Ishk Mein
as Raghav Gurrukkal
2025
Balti
as Narrator
2025
They Call Him OG
as Satya Dada
2025
Retro
as Dharmendran
2025
Jack
as Manoj
2025
Bagheera
as Guru
2024
Utsavam
as Abhimanyu Narayana
2024
Devara: Part 1
as Singappa
2024
Raayan
as R. Sargunam
2024
Purushothamudu
as Raghuram
2024
Satyabhama
as Joseph Raj
2024
Guntur Kaaram
as Venkata Swamy
2024
Kunjamminis Hospital
as Dr. Chacko
2023
Music School
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
as Sundara Chozhar
2023
Shaakuntalam
as Sarangi
2023
Rangamarthanda
as 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
2023
Waltair Veerayya
as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
2023
Varisu
as Jayaprakash 'JP'
2023
Salaam Venky
as Judge
2022
Tadka
Director
2022
Varaal
as CM Achuthan Nair
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
as Sundara Chozhar
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
as Inspector Neelakandan
2022
Viruman
as Muthupandi
2022
Poikkal Kuthirai
as Kathiravan's Father
2022
Bimbisara
as Viswanandan Varma
2022
Sita Ramam
as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
2022
Thank You
as Consultant Rao
2022
Rashtra Kavach Om
as Moorty Sahay
2022
Major
as Unnikrishnan
2022
Shekar
2022
K.G.F: Chapter 2
as Vijayendra Ingalgi
2022
Attack
as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
2022
Clap
2022
Pada
as N Rajasekharan IAS
2022
Annaatthe
as Nattadurai
2021
Enemy
as Paarirajan
2021
Jai Bhim
as Perumalsamy
2021
Pelli SandaD
as Pattabhi Ramayya
2021
Aaradugula Bullet
as Nithyanand
2021
Narappa
as Lawyer Venu Gopal
2021
Vakeel Saab
as Nandaji
2021
Yuvarathnaa
as Gurudev Deshmukh
2021
Alludu Adhurs
as Jaypal Reddy
2021
Mayabazar 2016
as ACP Ashok
2020
Sarileru Neekevvaru
as Nagendra Reddy
2020
Ruler
as Veerandranath Tagore
2019
Venky Mama
as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
2019
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Asuran
as Venugopal Seshadri
2019
1st Rank Raju
2019
Maharshi
as Rishi's Father
2019
Athiran
as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
2019
Dev
as Ramalingam
2019
9
as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
2019
F2: Fun and Frustration
as Dora Swamy Naidu
2019
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
as Nagi Reddy
2019
Odiyan
as Ravunni Menon
2018
Sei
as ACP Suryanarayana
2018
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
as Viswanath
2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
as Senapathi 'Sena'
2018
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
as Govindharaj
2018
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Goodachari
as Sathya
2018
Saakshyam
as Narrator
2018
Traffic Ramasamy
as Police Officer
2018
Mahanati
as Aluri Chakrapani
2018
Bharat Ane Nenu
as Varadarajulu
2018
Rangasthalam
as Dakshina Murthy
2018
Sollividava
2018
Jai Simha
as Master
2018
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
as Soundararajan
2017
Velaikkaran
as Kasi
2017
Candyflip
2017
Richie
as Sagayam
2017
Golmaal Again
as Vasu Reddy
2017
Raja the Great
as SP Prakash
2017
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Nakshatram
as Parasuramaiah
2017
Vanamagan
as Rajasekhar
2017
Achayans
as Commissioner Karthikeyan
2017
Raajakumara
as Jagannath
2017
Yaakkai
as Sagayam
2017
Dwaraka
2017
Shatamanam Bhavati
as Raghavaraju
2017
Sometimes
as Krishnamurthy
2017
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
as Manimara
2016
Idolle Ramayana
as Bhujangiah
2016
Kotigobba 2
as Sathya's Father
2016
Srirastu Subhamastu
as Sirish's Dad
2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Ko 2
as Yogeeswaran
2016
Manithan
as Adhiseshan
2016
Attack
as Guru Raj
2016
Oopiri
as Prasad
2016
Shourya
2016
Speedunnodu
as Veerabhrappa
2016
Bangalore Naatkal
as Francis
2016
Bhooloham
as Moorthi
2015
Inji Iduppazhagi
as Size Zero Satyanand
2015
Thoongaavanam
as Vital Rao
2015
Rudhramadevi
as Prime Minister Siva Devayya
2015
Mr. Airavata
as Prathap Kale
2015
Ranna
as Sharat Chandra
2015
Lion
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
as Ganapathy Iyer
2015
Son of Satyamurthy
as Satyamurthy
2015
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Temper
as Waltair Vasu
2015
Mukunda
as Jaya Prakash
2014
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Govindudu Andarivaadele
as Balaraju
2014
Power
as A. K. Mishra
2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
as Guest Appearance
2014
It's Entertainment
as Karan Singh Johari
2014
Alludu Seenu
as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
2014
Un Samayal Arayil
as Kalidasan
2014
Heropanti
as Chowdhary
2014
Gajakessari
as narrator
2014
Race Gurram
as Bheem Prakash
2014
Heart Attack
2014
Singh Saab the Great
as Bhoodev Singh
2013
Rajjo
as Govind Hande
2013
Zanjeer
as Teja
2013
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
as Army Officer
2013
Policegiri
as Nagori Subramaniyam
2013
Balupu
as Nanaji
2013
Thulli Vilayadu
as Singam
2013
Thillu Mullu
as Sivagurunathan
2013
Gouravam
as Pasupathy
2013
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
as Gautham Krishna
2013
Ongole Githa
as Adikeshavulu
2013
Mumbai Mirror
as Shetty
2013
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
as Relangi Mavayya
2013
Mithunam
as Voice of one of the sons
2012
Dabangg 2
as Bachcha Bhaiya
2012
Damarukam
as Sambhayya
2012
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
as Rana Prathap Naidu
2012
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
as Prakash Raj
2012
Saguni
as Boopathi
2012
Sethu Samudhiram
2012
Dhoni
as Subramaniam
2012
Bodyguard
as Varadarajula Naidu
2012
Businessman
as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
2012
Solo
as Raghupathi Naidu
2011
Oosaravelli
as Ajju Bhai
2011
Dookudu
as Shankar Narayana
2011
Mambattiyan
as IG Ranjith
2011
Rowthiram
as Shiva's Grandfather
2011
Singham
as Jaikant Shikre
2011
Venghai
as Rajalingam
2011
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
as Kabir
2011
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Badrinath
as Guru Bheeshma Narayana
2011
Raajadhaani
2011
Engeyum Kadhal
as Cameo Appearance
2011
Vaanam
as Rahim
2011
Ko
as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
2011
Mr. Perfect
as Maggi's Father
2011
Dongala Mutha
as Munna Bhai
2011
Ponnar Shankar
as Manthiappan
2011
Gaganam
as Vishwanath
2011
Vastadu Naa Raju
as Narasimha
2011
Wanted
2011
Mirapakay
as Kittu Bhai
2011
Orange
as Abhishek Verma
2010
Elektra
as Abraham / Issac
2010
Magizhchi
as Moses
2010
Collector Gari Bharya
as Gautham
2010
Anwar
as DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
2010
Brindavanam
as Bhanu Prasad
2010
Khaleja
as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
2010
Kadhalagi
2010
Singam
as Mayil Vaaganam
2010
Golimaar
2010
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
as Uthappa
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
as Anbalazhagan
2010
Katha
as Circle Inspector
2009
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Wanted
as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
2009
Solla Solla Inikkum
as Bhadri Narayanan
2009
Josh
as Principal
2009
Anjaneyulu
2009
Malai Malai
as Essaki
2009
Thoranai
as Tamizharasan
2009
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
as Prakash Verma
2009
Villu
as J.D.
2009
Panchamirtham
as Ravanan
2008
Abhiyum Naanum
as Raghuraman
2008
Yuvatha
2008
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
as Balu's Father
2008
Rainbow
as Shyam's Doctor
2008
Pandhayam
as Masanam
2008
Saroja
as Viswanathan
2008
Alibhabha
as Subramaniam
2008
Dhanam
2008
Kantri
2008
Parugu
as Neelakanta
2008
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
as Arnold/ Kadavul
2008
Santosh Subramaniam
as Subramaniam
2008
Jalsa
as Rammohan Reddy
2008
Kanchivaram
as Vengadam
2008
Velli Thirai
as Kannaiah / Dileep
2008
Bheema
as Chinna
2008
Chirutha
2007
Aarya
as Kasi
2007
Veerappu
2007
Munna
as Kakha
2007
Jagadam
2007
Viyabari
as Kasi Viswanathan
2007
Mozhi
as Vijaya Kumar / Viji
2007
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
2007
Lee
as Buthiran
2007
Pokkiri
as Ali Bhai
2007
Poi
2006
Rakhi
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
as Guru
2006
Stalin
as Muddu Krishnayya
2006
Khatarnak
as Commissioner of Police
2006
Aadum Koothu
as Zamindar
2006
Sainikudu
as Mondi Nani
2006
Vathiyar
as Easwara Pandian
2006
Perarasu
as Ilakiyan
2006
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
as Arokiya Raj
2006
Bommarillu
as Siddhu's Father
2006
Ashok
as Father of Ashok
2006
Vikramarkudu
as DGP
2006
Parijatham
as Santhosh
2006
Thalai Nagaram
as ACP Gopinath
2006
Suyetchai MLA
as Ilampirai
2006
Ajay
as Vijay
2006
Veerabhadra
2006
Pokiri
as Ali Bhai
2006
Idhaya Thirudan
as Mayilravanan
2006
Saravana
as Soundarapandi
2006
Aathi
as Aathi's father
2006
Paramasivan
as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
2006
Sivakasi
as Udhayapaa
2005
Bhageeratha
as Venkata Ratnam
2005
Allari Pidugu
2005
Political Rowdy
as Pandu
2005
Ponniyin Selvan
as Guru
2005
Athadu
as Anjaneya Prasad IPS
2005
Pandippada
as Pandi Durai
2005
Anniyan
as DCP Prabhakar
2005
Andarivaadu
as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
2005
Arinthum Ariyamalum
as Adhi Narayanan
2005
Bhadra
2005
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Bunny
as Somaraju
2005
Chakram
as Peddi Reddy
2005
Ayya
as Karuppusamy
2005
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
as Prakash
2005
Athanokkade
as Ram's father
2005
Mass
as Durga prasad
2004
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
as JK
2004
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
as Eshwar
2004
Arjun
as Bala Nayakar
2004
Vasool Raja MBBS
as Dr. Vishwanathan
2004
Shart: The Challenge
as Nandu
2004
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
as Prakash
2004
Azhagiya Theeye
as Aravind
2004
Sri Anjaneyam
as Anji's father
2004
Yagnam
2004
Samba
as Pasupathi Naidu
2004
Ghilli
as Muthupandi
2004
Thekkekara Superfast
as Johnykutty
2004
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
as Prakash Rao
2004
Khakee
as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
2004
Varsham
as Ranga Rao
2004
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Giri
as Suryaprakash
2004
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
as Sundara Murthy
2004
Sivamani
as Dattu
2003
Tagore
as Suryam
2003
Naam
as Irfan Khan
2003
Preethi Prema Pranaya
as Dr Ashok
2003
Shambhu
2003
Nijam
as ACP Raja Narendra
2003
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
as Raghuveer
2003
Kadhal Sadugudu
as Chithambaram
2003
Dil
2003
Gangotri
as Neelakantam Naidu
2003
Juniors
2003
Okkadu
as Obul Reddy
2003
Chokka Thangam
as Sundharam
2003
Khadgam
as Amjad
2002
I Love You Da
as Siddharth
2002
Kadhal Azhivathillai
as Simbu's Father
2002
Bobby
as Yadagiri
2002
Nuvve... Nuvve...
as Vishwanath
2002
Shakti: The Power
as Sharpshooter
2002
Idiot
as Vipra Narayana
2002
Guest
as Terrorist
2002
Album
2002
Indra
as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
as Harold Wickramsinghe
2002
Dhaya
2002
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Ekangi
2002
Premakke Sai
2001
Alli Thandha Vaanam
as Prakash
2001
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
as Srinivasa Murthy
2001
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Dosth
as Neelakanda Brahmachari
2001
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Ammayi Kosam
as Anjali's father, train driver
2001
Little John
as Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
2001
Usire
as Rudre Gowda
2001
Murari
as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
2001
Rishi
as Policeman
2001
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
as GV
2001
Vaanchinathan
as Chidhambaram
2001
Mrugaraju
2001
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
2000
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Bachi
2000
Vaanavil
as Prakash
2000
Azad
as Inspector Salim
2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
as Paramahamsa
2000
Chinna Chinna Kannile
as Sabesan
2000
Manoharam
2000
Chamundi
2000
Badri
as Nanda
2000
Appu
as Maharani
2000
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Samudram
as Constable Nukaraju
1999
Preminchedi Endukamma
as Jagan
1999
Seenu
as Doctor
1999
Premaku Velayera
as Venkata Narayana
1999
Anthapuram
as Narasimha
1999
Rajakumarudu
as Dhanunjay
1999
Padayappa
as Police Officer
1999
En Swasa Kaatre
as Guru
1999
Z
1999
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Sneham Kosam
as Peddabbayi
1999
Anthahpuram
as Narasimha
1998
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Shanti Shanti Shanti
as Ganga Prasad
1998
Guru Paarvai
as Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
1998
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Senthooram
as Muthu Manikkam
1998
Love Story 1999
as D. K. Bose
1998
Choodalani Vundi
as Mahendra
1998
Sandhippoma
as Vishwa's Father
1998
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara
1998
Swarnamukhi
as Akash
1998
Naya Natvarlal
1998
Suswagatham
1998
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
1998
Vidukathai
as Neelakandan
1997
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Paththini
1997
Nerrukku Ner
as Kandaswamy
1997
Nandhini
as Prakash
1997
V.I.P
as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
1997
Raasi
1997
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
as Rolex
1997
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
as Satya
1997
Aravindhan
as Rama Ganapathy
1997
Iruvar
as Tamil Selvam
1997
Minsara Kanavu
as Jaipal
1997
Hitler
1997
Mommaga
1997
Nagamandala
1997
Poomani
1996
Kalki
as Prakash
1996
Alexander
as Ashok
1996
Gunshot
as Prakash
1996
Amma Naana Kaavali
1996
Subash
as Arumugasamy
1996
Indraprastham
as Mohan George
1996
The Prince
as Surya
1996
Priyam
as Dharma
1996
Vinodham
1996
Vasantha Kavya
1996
Aasai
as Major Madhavan
1995
Pullakuttikaran
1995
Sankalpam
as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
1995
Bombay
as Kumar
1995
Nila
1994
Lockup Death
1994
Duet
as Sirpy
1994
Tropical Heat
as Inspector
1993
Nishkarsha
as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
1993
Harakeya Kuri
1992
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
as David
1992
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Ramachari
1991
Anukoolakkobba Ganda
1990
Chakravarthy
1990
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Devara 2
as Singappa
Goodachari 2
as Tuti Shah
Agni Siragugal
Isle of the Golden Swan
The Gambler
