Birthday:
Mar 26, 1965
Place of Birth: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Place of Birth: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Prakash Raj
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Varaal | CM Achuthan Nair | 2022 |
| Bachi | 2000 | |
| Aaradugula Bullet | Nithyanand | 2021 |
| Pelli SandaD | Pattabhi Ramayya | 2021 |
| Pokiri | Ali Bhai | 2006 |
| Wanted | Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai | 2009 |
| Bommarillu | Siddhu's Father | 2006 |
| Villu | J.D. | 2009 |
| Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Raghuveer | 2003 |
| Parugu | Neelakanta | 2008 |
| Love Story 1999 | D. K. Bose | 1998 |
| Bombay | Kumar | 1995 |
| Mommaga | 1997 | |
| Poikkal Kuthirai | Kathiravan's Father | 2022 |
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Anbalazhagan | 2010 |
| Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi | 2016 | |
| Vikramarkudu | DGP | 2006 |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | Harold Wickramsinghe | 2002 |
| Abhiyum Naanum | Raghuraman | 2008 |
| Varisu | Jayaprakash 'JP' | 2023 |
| Kadhalagi | 2010 | |
| Ayya | Karuppusamy | 2005 |
| Athadu | CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad | 2005 |
| Sathuranga Vettai 2 | 1970 | |
| Singam | Mayil Vaaganam | 2010 |
| Attack | Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam | 2022 |
| Shaakuntalam | Sarangi | 2023 |
| Ghilli | Muthupandi | 2004 |
| Ko | Chief Minister Yogeswaran | 2011 |
| Arinthum Ariyamalum | Adhi Narayanan | 2005 |
| Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Arokiya Raj | 2006 |
| Bheema | Chinna | 2008 |
| Mr. Perfect | Maggi's Father | 2011 |
| Mozhi | Vijay Kumar | 2007 |
| Velli Thirai | Kannaiah / Dileep | 2008 |
| Azhagiya Theeye | Aravind | 2004 |
| Ponniyin Selvan | Guru | 2005 |
| Santosh Subramaniam | Subramaniam | 2008 |
| M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Eshwar | 2004 |
| Idhaya Thirudan | Mayilravanan | 2006 |
| Mithunam | Voice of one of the sons | 2012 |
| Athade Oka Sainyam | Prakash Rao | 2004 |
| Nerrukku Ner | Kandaswamy | 1997 |
| Vaanam | Rahim | 2011 |
| Padayappa | Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance) | 1999 |
| Suyetchai MLA | Ilampirai | 2006 |
| Duet | Sirpy | 1994 |
| Iruvar | Tamil Selvam | 1997 |
| Saguni | Boopathi | 2012 |
| Sivakasi | Udhayapaa | 2005 |
| Vasool Raja MBBS | Dr. Vishwanathan | 2004 |
| Ponnar Shankar | Manthiappan | 2011 |
| Saravana | Soundarapandi | 2006 |
| Malai Malai | 2009 | |
| Kadhal Sadugudu | Chithambaram | 2003 |
| Dookudu | Shankar Narayana | 2011 |
| Oosaravelli | Ajju Bhai | 2011 |
| Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap | Kabir | 2011 |
| Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu | 2011 | |
| Anniyan | DCP Prabhakar | 2005 |
| Anthahpuram | Narasimha | 1998 |
| Ashok | Father of Ashok | 2006 |
| Solo | Naidu | 2011 |
| Singham | Jaikant Shikre | 2011 |
| Subash | Arumugasamy | 1996 |
| Paramasivan | PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar | 2006 |
| Kotha Bangaru Lokam | Balu's Father | 2008 |
| Aasai | Major Madhavan | 1995 |
| Vathiyar | Easwara Pandian | 2006 |
| Giri | Suryaprakash | 2004 |
| Venghai | Rajalingam | 2011 |
| Rowthiram | Shiva's Grandfather | 2011 |
| Aarya | Kasi | 2007 |
| Khadgam | Amjad | 2002 |
| Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Srinivasa Murthy | 2001 |
| Mass | Durga prasad | 2004 |
| Josh | Principal | 2009 |
| Solla Solla Inikkum | Bhadri Narayanan | 2009 |
| Indra | Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy | 2002 |
| Devara: Part 1 | Singappa | 2024 |
| Saroja | Viswanathan | 2008 |
| Jalsa | Rammohan Reddy (Indu & Bhagyamati's father) | 2008 |
| Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Prakash | 2005 |
| Businessman | Jaidev Ghanapuleti | 2012 |
| Guntur Kaaram | Venkata Swamy | 2024 |
| Brindavanam | Bhanu Prasad | 2010 |
| Khaleja | Gopala "G.K." Krishnan | 2010 |
| Mirapakay | Kittu Bhai | 2011 |
| Thoranai | Tamizharasan | 2009 |
| Sandhippoma | Vishwa's Father | 1998 |
| Viyabari | Kasi Viswanathan | 2007 |
| Sainikudu | Mondi Nani | 2006 |
| They Call Him OG | 1970 | |
| Bodyguard | Varadarajula Naidu | 2012 |
| Okkadu | Obul Reddy | 2003 |
| Pokkiri | Ali Bhai | 2007 |
| Gaganam | Vishwanath | 2011 |
| Badrinath | Guru Beeshma Narayana | 2011 |
| Perarasu | Ilakiyan | 2006 |
| Aravindhan | Rama Ganapathy | 1997 |
| Chokka Thangam | 2003 | |
| Vaanchinathan | 2001 | |
| Sethu Samudhiram | 2012 | |
| Vastadu Naa Raju | Narasimha | 2011 |
| Tagore | Suryam | 2003 |
| Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul | Arnold/ Kadavul | 2008 |
| Mambattiyan | IG Ranjith | 2011 |
| Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Guru | 2006 |
| Damarukam | Sambhayya | 2012 |
| Andarivaadu | Veerendra "Eeru Babu" | 2005 |
| Azaad | Inspector Salim | 2000 |
| Chakram | 2005 | |
| Dabangg 2 | Bachcha Bhaiya | 2012 |
| Dhoni | Subramaniam | 2012 |
| Gangotri | Neelakantham Naidu | 2003 |
| Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu | Rana Prathap Naidu | 2012 |
| Anwar | Stalin Manimaran | 2010 |
| Lion | 2015 | |
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Gautham Krishna | 2013 |
| Chiru Navvuto | 2000 | |
| Dongala Mutha | Munna Bhai | 2011 |
| Manasichi Choodu | 1998 | |
| Mrugaraju | 2001 | |
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Relangi Uncle | 2013 |
| Gouravam | Pasupathy | 2013 |
| Shekar | 2022 | |
| Balupu | Nanaji | 2013 |
| Policegiri | Nagori Subramaniyam | 2013 |
| Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Army Officer | 2013 |
| Nuvve... Nuvve... | Viswanath | 2002 |
| Thillu Mullu | Sivagurunathan | 2013 |
| Munna | Kakha | 2007 |
| Alibhabha | Subramaniam | 2008 |
| Bhageeratha | Venkata Ratnam | 2005 |
| Heart Attack | 2014 | |
| Zanjeer | Teja | 2013 |
| Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo | 2000 |
| JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | 2016 | |
| Thank You | Consultant Rao | 2022 |
| Rashtra Kavach Om | Moorty Sahay | 2022 |
| Music School | 2023 | |
| Stalin | Muddu Krishnayya | 2006 |
| Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi | GV | 2001 |
| Kunjamminis Hospital | Dr. Chacko | 2023 |
| Thalai Nagaram | ACP Gopinath | 2006 |
| Race Gurram | Bheem Prakash | 2014 |
| Mathiya Chennai | 2009 | |
| Magizhchi | Moses | 2010 |
| Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi | 2004 | |
| Naya Natvarlal | 1998 | |
| Indraprastham | Mohan George | 1996 |
| Kadhal Azhivathillai | Simbu's Father | 2002 |
| Album | 2002 | |
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Guest Appearance | 2014 |
| Aadum Koothu | Zamindar | 2006 |
| Kanchivaram | Vengadam | 2008 |
| Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi | 2000 | |
| Veerabhadra | 2006 | |
| Ekangi | 2002 | |
| Un Samayal Arayil | Kalidasan | 2014 |
| Bimbisara | Viswanandan Varma | 2022 |
| Dost | Neelakanda Brahmachari | 2001 |
| Attack: Part 2 | Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam | 1970 |
| Wanted | 2011 | |
| Raajadhaani | 2011 | |
| Aathi | Aathi's father | 2006 |
| Poi | 2006 | |
| Appu | Maharani | 2000 |
| Choodalani Vundi | 1998 | |
| It's Entertainment | Karan | 2014 |
| Hitler | 1997 | |
| Priyam | Dharma | 1996 |
| Rajakumarudu | Dhanunjay | 1999 |
| Subash Chandra Bose | 2005 | |
| Seenu | Doctor | 1999 |
| Pelli Chesukundaam | 1997 | |
| Swarnamukhi | Akash | 1998 |
| Anthapuram | Narasimha | 1999 |
| Raasi | 1997 | |
| Jagadam | 2007 | |
| The Prince | Surya | 1996 |
| Bhalevadivi Basu | 2001 | |
| Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Uthappa | 2010 |
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | 1998 | |
| Heropanti | Chowdhary | 2014 |
| Bhooloham | Moorthi | 2015 |
| Madha Gaja Raja | 1970 | |
| Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | Soundararajan | 2017 |
| Alli Thandha Vaanam | 2001 | |
| Vaanavil | Prakash | 2000 |
| V.I.P | Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance) | 1997 |
| Moodu Mukkalaata | Paramahamsa | 2000 |
| Gunshot | Prakash | 1996 |
| Manoharam | 2000 | |
| Preminchedi Endukamma | 1999 | |
| Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | JK | 2004 |
| Govindudu Andarivaadele | 2014 | |
| Singh Saab the Great | Bhoodev Singh | 2013 |
| Premaku Swagatam | 2002 | |
| Cheppalani Vundhi | 2001 | |
| Sita Ramam | Brigadier Y.K. Joshi | 2022 |
| Sankalpam | Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya | 1995 |
| Rudhramadevi | Mahamantri Shiva Devayya | 2015 |
| Mukunda | Jaya Prakash | 2014 |
| Aavide Shyamala | 1999 | |
| Power | A. K. Mishra | 2014 |
| Varsham | Ranga Rao | 2004 |
| Athanokkade | Ram's father | 2005 |
| Rakhi | Judge (Guest Appearance) | 2006 |
| Kantri | 2008 | |
| Naa Autograph | Prakash | 2004 |
| Suswagatham | 1998 | |
| Anjaneyulu | 2009 | |
| Yagnam | 2004 | |
| Utsavam | 2024 | |
| Kalki | Prakash | 1996 |
| O Kadhal Kanmani | Ganapathy | 2015 |
| Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | Prakash Verma | 2009 |
| Ongole Githa | 2013 | |
| Alexander | 1996 | |
| Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Sundara Chozhar | 2023 |
| Arjun | Bala Nayakar | 2004 |
| Son of Satyamurthy | Satyamurthy | 2015 |
| Veerappu | 2007 | |
| Chirutha | 2007 | |
| Parijatham | 2006 | |
| Raayan | R. Sargunam | 2024 |
| Salaam Venky | Judge | 2022 |
| Temper | Waltair Vasu | 2015 |
| Bobby | Yadagiri | 2002 |
| Pandhayam | Masanam | 2008 |
| Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | 2014 | |
| Rainbow | Shyam's Doctor | 2008 |
| Devara: Part 2 | 1970 | |
| Pandippada | Pandi Durai | 2005 |
| Oru Yaatra Mozhi | Satya | 1997 |
| Rangamarthanda | Raghava Rao | 2023 |
| Katha | Circle Inspector | 2009 |
| Waltair Veerayya | Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser | 2023 |
| Orange | Abhishek Verma | 2010 |
| Ko 2 | Yogeeswaran | 2016 |
| Oopiri | Prasad | 2016 |
| En Swasa Kaatre | Guru | 1999 |
| Inji Iduppazhagi | Size Zero Satyanand | 2015 |
| Thoongaavanam | Vital Rao | 2015 |
| Sivamani | Dattu | 2003 |
| Golimaar | 2010 | |
| Idiot | Vipra Narayana | 2002 |
| Devudu Chesina Manushulu | Prakash Raj | 2012 |
| Nandhini | 1997 | |
| Nila | 1994 | |
| Tropical Heat | Inspector | 1993 |
| Satyabhama | Joseph Raj | 2024 |
| Manithan | Adhiseshan | 2016 |
| Bangalore Naatkal | Francis | 2016 |
| Attack | Guru Raj | 2016 |
| Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Sundara Murthy | 2004 |
| Vinodham | 1996 | |
| Yaakkai | Sagayam | 2017 |
| Bunny | Somaraju | 2005 |
| Srirastu Subhamastu | Sirish's Dad | 2016 |
| Sometimes | Krishnamurthy | 2017 |
| Sei | ACP Suryanarayana | 2018 |
| Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | 2019 | |
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Manimara | 2016 |
| Naam | Irfan Khan | 2003 |
| Bhadra | 2005 | |
| Kotigobba 2 | Sathya's Father | 2016 |
| Richie | Sagayam | 2017 |
| Shart: The Challenge | Nandu | 2004 |
| Shourya | 2016 | |
| Purushothamudu | Raghuram | 2024 |
| Premaku Velayera | Venkata Narayana | 1999 |
| Goodachari 2 | Tuti Shah | 1970 |
| Rishi | Policeman | 2001 |
| Idly Kadai | 2025 | |
| Elektra | Abraham / Issac | 2010 |
| Khakee | Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu | 2004 |
| Nagamandala | 1997 | |
| Little John | Kala Bhairav | 2001 |
| Vanamagan | Rajasekhar | 2017 |
| Rajjo | Govind Hande | 2013 |
| Velaikkaran | Kasi | 2017 |
| Achayans | Commissioner Karthikeyan | 2017 |
| Speedunnodu | Veerabhrappa | 2016 |
| Sollividava | 2018 | |
| Poomani | 1996 | |
| Vinavayya Ramayya | 2015 | |
| Nakshatram | Parasuramaiah | 2017 |
| Panchamirtham | Ravanan | 2008 |
| Ranna | Sharat Chandra | 2015 |
| Alludu Seenu | Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role) | 2014 |
| Golmaal Again | Vasu Reddy | 2017 |
| Shatamanam Bhavati | Raghavaraju | 2017 |
| Dwaraka | 2017 | |
| Raja the Great | SP Prakash | 2017 |
| Odiyan | Ravunni Menon | 2018 |
| Jai Simha | Master | 2018 |
| Rangasthalam | Dakshina Murthy | 2018 |
| Thulli Vilayadu | Singam | 2013 |
| Khatarnak | Commissioner of Police | 2006 |
| Dhinamum Ennai Gavani | Rolex | 1997 |
| Bharat Ane Nenu | Varadarajulu | 2018 |
| Sneham Kosam | Peddabbayi | 1999 |
| Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Senapathi aka Sena | 2018 |
| Traffic Ramasamy | Police Officer | 2018 |
| Vidukathai | Neelakandan | 1997 |
| Lee | Buthiran | 2007 |
| Hello Guru Prema Kosame | 2018 | |
| Mahanati | Aluri Chakrapani | 2018 |
| Ammayi Kosam | Anjali's father, train driver | 2001 |
| Saakshyam | Narrator | 2018 |
| Goodachari | Sathya | 2018 |
| Dev | Ramalingam | 2019 |
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | 2018 | |
| 60 Vayadhu Maaniram | Govindharaj | 2018 |
| Mumbai Mirror | Shetty | 2013 |
| Badri | Nanda | 2000 |
| N.T.R: Kathanayakudu | Nagi Reddy | 2019 |
| 9 | Dr. Inayat Ali Khan | 2019 |
| Juniors | 2003 | |
| F2: Fun and Frustration | Dora Swamy Naidu | 2019 |
| Ungarala Rambabu | 2017 | |
| Gajakessari | narrator | 2014 |
| Candyflip | 2017 | |
| Shakti: The Power | Sharpshooter | 2002 |
| Political Rowdy | 2005 | |
| Athiran | Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair | 2019 |
| Minsara Kanavu | Jaipal | 1997 |
| Maharshi | Rishi's Father | 2019 |
| 1st Rank Raju | 2019 | |
| Agni Siragugal | 1970 | |
| Dhanam | 2008 | |
| Asuran | Venugopal Seshadri | 2019 |
| Clap | 2022 | |
| Sarileru Neekevvaru | Nagendra Reddy | 2020 |
| Murari | Guest Appearance as Jamindar | 2001 |
| Samba | Pasupathi Naidu | 2004 |
| Yuvarathnaa | Gurudev Deshmukh | 2021 |
| Ruler | Veerandranath Tagore | 2019 |
| Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath | 1998 | |
| Venky Mama | Brigadier Vijay Prakash | 2019 |
| Mayabazar 2016 | ACP Ashok | 2020 |
| Mr. Airavata | Prathap Kale | 2015 |
| Vakeel Saab | Nandaji | 2021 |
| Ajay | Vijay | 2006 |
| Raajakumara | Jagannath | 2017 |
| Guest | Terrorist | 2002 |
| Dhaya | 2002 | |
| vidiyum varai kathiru | villan | 1970 |
| Annaatthe | Nattadurai | 2021 |
| Z | 1999 | |
| Usire | Rudre Gowda | 2001 |
| Preethsod Thappa | 1998 | |
| Major | Unnikrishnan | 2022 |
| Idolle Ramayana | Bhujangiah | 2016 |
| K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Vijayendra Ingalgi | 2022 |
| Thekkekara Superfast | Johnykutty | 2004 |
| Alludu Adhurs | Jaypal Reddy | 2021 |
| Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Sundara Chozhar | 2022 |
| Narappa | Lawyer Venu Gopal | 2021 |
| Engeyum Kadhal | Cameo Appearance | 2011 |
| Enemy | Paarirajan | 2021 |
| Lakshmi Narasimha | 2004 | |
| Jai Bhim | Perumalsamy | 2021 |
| Thiruchitrambalam | Inspector Neelakandan | 2022 |
| Pada | N Rajasekharan IAS | 2022 |
| Nijam | ACP Raja Narendra | 2003 |
| Nishkarsha | Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh | 1993 |
| Viruman | Muthupandi | 2022 |
| Thalapathy 69 | 2025 | |
| Suriya 44 | 2025 | |
| Bagheera | Guru | 2024 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Navarasa | Sivaraman | 2021 |
| Anantham | Elder Venkatesan | 2022 |
| Journey | 2024 | |
| Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy | SKS Moorthy | 2022 |
| Weekend With Ramesh | Himself | 2014 |
| Shootout at Alair | DSP Suryanarayana | 2020 |
| Paava Kadhaigal | Janakiraman | 2020 |
