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