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
K.G.F: Chapter 2
(2022)
Vijayendra Ingalgi
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Sundara Chozhar
Singham
(2011)
Jaikant Shikre
Sita Ramam
(2022)
Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
(2013)
Army Officer
Devara: Part 1
(2024)
Zanjeer
(2013)
Teja
Padayappa
(1999)
Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
(2019)
Nagi Reddy
Chokka Thangam
(2003)
Guntur Kaaram
(2024)
Venkata Swamy
Bharat Ane Nenu
(2018)
Varadarajulu
Vasool Raja MBBS
(2004)
Dr. Vishwanathan
Wanted
(2009)
Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
Salaam Venky
(2022)
Judge
Full Filmography
Acting
Tropical Heat
(1993)
Inspector
Nishkarsha
(1993)
Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
Nila
(1994)
Duet
(1994)
Sirpy
Aasai
(1995)
Major Madhavan
Sankalpam
(1995)
Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
Bombay
(1995)
Kumar
The Prince
(1996)
Surya
Subash
(1996)
Arumugasamy
Vinodham
(1996)
Poomani
(1996)
Alexander
(1996)
Kalki
(1996)
Prakash
Indraprastham
(1996)
Mohan George
Priyam
(1996)
Dharma
Gunshot
(1996)
Prakash
Mommaga
(1997)
Minsara Kanavu
(1997)
Jaipal
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
(1997)
Satya
Raasi
(1997)
Nandhini
(1997)
Hitler
(1997)
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
(1997)
Rolex
Pelli Chesukundaam
(1997)
Vidukathai
(1997)
Neelakandan
V.I.P
(1997)
Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
Aravindhan
(1997)
Rama Ganapathy
Nagamandala
(1997)
Iruvar
(1997)
Tamil Selvam
Nerrukku Ner
(1997)
Kandaswamy
Swarnamukhi
(1998)
Akash
Preethsod Thappa
(1998)
Manasichi Choodu
(1998)
Suswagatham
(1998)
Choodalani Vundi
(1998)
Love Story 1999
(1998)
D. K. Bose
Naya Natvarlal
(1998)
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
(1998)
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
(1998)
Sandhippoma
(1998)
Vishwa's Father
Anthahpuram
(1998)
Narasimha
Preminchedi Endukamma
(1999)
Anthapuram
(1999)
Narasimha
Padayappa
(1999)
Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)
En Swasa Kaatre
(1999)
Guru
Aavide Shyamala
(1999)
Sneham Kosam
(1999)
Peddabbayi
Seenu
(1999)
Doctor
Z
(1999)
Rajakumarudu
(1999)
Dhanunjay
Premaku Velayera
(1999)
Venkata Narayana
Manoharam
(2000)
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
(2000)
'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Chiru Navvuto
(2000)
Vaanavil
(2000)
Prakash
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
(2000)
Bachi
(2000)
Badri
(2000)
Nanda
Appu
(2000)
Moodu Mukkalaata
(2000)
Paramahamsa
Azaad
(2000)
Inspector Salim
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
(2001)
Srinivasa Murthy
Little John
(2001)
Kala Bhairav
Bhalevadivi Basu
(2001)
Usire
(2001)
Rudre Gowda
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
(2001)
GV
Cheppalani Vundhi
(2001)
Dost
(2001)
Neelakanda Brahmachari
Rishi
(2001)
Policeman
Alli Thandha Vaanam
(2001)
Ammayi Kosam
(2001)
Anjali's father, train driver
Vaanchinathan
(2001)
Murari
(2001)
Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Mrugaraju
(2001)
Premaku Swagatam
(2002)
Guest
(2002)
Terrorist
Indra
(2002)
Nuvve... Nuvve...
(2002)
Viswanath
Khadgam
(2002)
Amjad
Bobby
(2002)
Yadagiri
Dhaya
(2002)
Album
(2002)
Kadhal Azhivathillai
(2002)
Simbu's Father
Ekangi
(2002)
Kannathil Muthamittal
(2002)
Harold Wickramsinghe
Idiot
(2002)
Vipra Narayana
Shakti: The Power
(2002)
Sharpshooter
Nijam
(2003)
ACP Raja Narendra
Kadhal Sadugudu
(2003)
Chithambaram
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)
Yagnam
(2004)
Mass
(2004)
Durga prasad
Shart: The Challenge
(2004)
Nandu
Giri
(2004)
Suryaprakash
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
(2004)
JK
Samba
(2004)
Pasupathi Naidu
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
Ghilli
(2004)
Muthupandi
Azhagiya Theeye
(2004)
Aravind
Varsham
(2004)
Ranga Rao
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
(2004)
Naa Autograph
(2004)
Prakash
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
(2004)
Eshwar
Khakee
(2004)
Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
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
Arinthum Ariyamalum
(2005)
Adhi Narayanan
Pandippada
(2005)
Pandi Durai
Ponniyin Selvan
(2005)
Guru
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
Ashok
(2006)
Father of Ashok
Saravana
(2006)
Soundarapandi
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
Aathi
(2006)
Aathi's father
Poi
(2006)
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
Santosh Subramaniam
(2008)
Subramaniam
Abhiyum Naanum
(2008)
Raghuraman
Parugu
(2008)
Neelakanta
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
Khaleja
(2010)
Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Brindavanam
(2010)
Bhanu Prasad
Elektra
(2010)
Abraham / Issac
Kadhalagi
(2010)
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)
Oosaravelli
(2011)
Ajju Bhai
Dookudu
(2011)
Shankar Narayana
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
Sometimes
(2016)
Krishnamurthy
Kotigobba 2
(2016)
Sathya's Father
Speedunnodu
(2016)
Veerabhrappa
Srirastu Subhamastu
(2016)
Sirish's Dad
Manithan
(2016)
Adhiseshan
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
9
(2019)
Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
Dev
(2019)
Ramalingam
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
Abhiyum Naanum
(2008)
Producer
Velli Thirai
(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