Prakash Raj
Acting
Born: March 26, 1965 (age 61) · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013
Jai Bhim
2021
Attack
2022
Devara: Part 1
2024
K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022
Singham
2011
Wanted
2009
Dabangg 2
2012
Anniyan
2005
Golmaal Again
2017
Asuran
2019
Sita Ramam
2022
Photos (4)
Movies (375)
Drishyam: The Conclusion
Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
Devara: Part 1
Singappa
Jana Nayagan
Roja Rangasamy
Sita Ramam
Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Vijayendra Ingalgi
Dacoit
Solomon
Major
Unnikrishnan
They Call Him OG
Satya Dada
Retro
Dharmendran
Wanted
Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
Juniors
2003
Annaatthe
Nattadurai
Thiruchitrambalam
Inspector Neelakandan
Padayappa
Police Officer
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Army Officer
Shakti: The Power
Sharpshooter
Anniyan
DCP Prabhakar
It's Entertainment
Karan Singh Johari
Jai Bhim
Perumalsamy
Iruvar
Tamil Selvam
Solo
Raghupathi Naidu
Sri Anjaneyam
Anji's father
Rashtra Kavach Om
Moorty Sahay
Pandippada
Pandi Durai
Singham
Jaikant Shikre
S. Saraswathi
Ramanujam
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Srinivasa Murthy
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Sundara Chozhar
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Adhi Narayanan
Candyflip
2017
Guntur Kaaram
Venkata Swamy
Athadu
Anjaneya Prasad IPS
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
S. K. S. Moorthy
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Kannathil Muthamittal
Harold Wickramsinghe
F2: Fun and Frustration
Dora Swamy Naidu
Attack
Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
Venky Mama
Brigadier Vijay Prakash
Vasool Raja MBBS
Dr. Vishwanathan
Champion
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Dabangg 2
Bachcha Bhaiya
Mr. Perfect
Maggi's Father
Kaalidas 2
Advocate Natraj
Waltair Veerayya
Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
Son of Satyamurthy
Satyamurthy
Temper
Waltair Vasu
Parugu
Neelakanta
Pelli SandaD
Pattabhi Ramayya
Vakeel Saab
Nandaji
Raayan
R. Sargunam
Vikramarkudu
DGP
Khaleja
Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Rangasthalam
Dakshina Murthy
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Sundara Chozhar
Golmaal Again
Vasu Reddy
Race Gurram
Bheem Prakash
Maharshi
Rishi's Father
Businessman
Jaidev Ghanapuleti
Zanjeer
Teja
Varisu
Jayaprakash 'JP'
Shaakuntalam
Sarangi
Mahanati
Aluri Chakrapani
Oopiri
Prasad
Asuran
Venugopal Seshadri
Athiran
Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Suswagatham
1998
Seetha Payanam
2026
Dookudu
Shankar Narayana
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Balaraju
Bharat Ane Nenu
Varadarajulu
Nuvve... Nuvve...
Vishwanath
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Relangi Mavayya
Tere Ishk Mein
Raghav Gurrukkal
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
Nagi Reddy
Bombay
Kumar
Mrugaraju
2001
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Nagendra Reddy
Singam
Mayil Vaaganam
Bommarillu
Siddhu's Father
Chirutha
2007
Political Rowdy
Pandu
Pokiri
Ali Bhai
Gajakessari
narrator
Sivakasi
Udhayapaa
Inji Iduppazhagi
Size Zero Satyanand
Goodachari
Sathya
Brindavanam
Bhanu Prasad
Varsham
Ranga Rao
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Arokiya Raj
Bagheera
Guru
Aathi
Aathi's father
Raajakumara
Jagannath
Preminchedi Endukamma
Jagan
Viyabari
Kasi Viswanathan
Khakee
Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
Velaikkaran
Kasi
O Kadhal Kanmani
Ganapathy Iyer
Okkadu
Obul Reddy
Mirapakay
Kittu Bhai
Utsavam
Abhimanyu Narayana
Vasantha Kavya
1996
Oosaravelli
Ajju Bhai
Rakhi
Judge (Guest Appearance)
Pokkiri
Ali Bhai
Singh Saab the Great
Bhoodev Singh
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Santosh Subramaniam
Subramaniam
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Eshwar
Jalsa
Rammohan Reddy
Ongole Githa
Adikeshavulu
Odiyan
Ravunni Menon
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Kabir
Ponnar Shankar
Manthiappan
Enemy
Paarirajan
Bheema
Chinna
Raja the Great
SP Prakash
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Govindharaj
Satyabhama
Joseph Raj
Villu
J.D.
1st Rank Raju
2019
Aasai
Major Madhavan
Duet
Sirpy
Little John
Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
Achayans
Commissioner Karthikeyan
Thoongaavanam
Vital Rao
Viruman
Muthupandi
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Viswanath
Hitler
1997
Heropanti
Chowdhary
Munna
Kakha
Ashok
Father of Ashok
Badri
Nanda
Purushothamudu
Raghuram
Wanted
2011
Minsara Kanavu
Jaipal
Mr. Airavata
Prathap Kale
Tagore
Suryam
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Senapathi 'Sena'
Mukunda
Jaya Prakash
Velli Thirai
Kannaiah / Dileep
Salaam Venky
Judge
Thillu Mullu
Sivagurunathan
Poikkal Kuthirai
Kathiravan's Father
Badrinath
Guru Bheeshma Narayana
Saakshyam
Narrator
Ghilli
Muthupandi
Orange
Abhishek Verma
Stalin
Muddu Krishnayya
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Prakash
Rowthiram
Shiva's Grandfather
Balti
Narrator
Rudhramadevi
Prime Minister Siva Devayya
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Guru
I Love You Da
Siddharth
Manoharam
2000
Tropical Heat
Inspector
Album
2002
Abhiyum Naanum
Raghuraman
Narappa
Lawyer Venu Gopal
Raasi
1997
Power
A. K. Mishra
Ko 2
Yogeeswaran
Indra
Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
Nishkarsha
Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
Dongala Mutha
Munna Bhai
Bachi
2000
V.I.P
Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
Mass
Durga prasad
Mithunam
Voice of one of the sons
Parijatham
Santhosh
Arjun
Bala Nayakar
Sainikudu
Mondi Nani
Bhadra
2005
Bunny
Somaraju
Saguni
Boopathi
Kantri
2008
Anjaneyulu
2009
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Arnold/ Kadavul
Nerrukku Ner
Kandaswamy
Bimbisara
Viswanandan Varma
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Rajjo
Govind Hande
Engeyum Kadhal
Cameo Appearance
Alludu Seenu
Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Indraprastham
Mohan George
Bodyguard
Varadarajula Naidu
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Balu's Father
Rangamarthanda
'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
Athade Oka Sainyam
Prakash Rao
Thoranai
Tamizharasan
En Swasa Kaatre
Guru
Shourya
2016
Pada
N Rajasekharan IAS
Policegiri
Nagori Subramaniyam
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
David
Choodalani Vundi
Mahendra
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Prakash Raj
Ammayi Kosam
Anjali's father, train driver
Srirastu Subhamastu
Sirish's Dad
Traffic Ramasamy
Police Officer
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
Jack
Manoj
Thank You
Consultant Rao
Shatamanam Bhavati
Raghavaraju
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
2007
Chakram
2005
Sandhippoma
Vishwa's Father
Balupu
Nanaji
Khadgam
Amjad
Dev
Ramalingam
Yaakkai
Sagayam
Bhageeratha
Venkata Ratnam
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Prakash Verma
Mambattiyan
IG Ranjith
Nakshatram
Parasuramaiah
Varaal
CM Achuthan Nair
Mozhi
Vijaya Kumar / Viji
Ko
Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Rishi
Policeman
Sollividava
2018
Subash
Arumugasamy
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Ekangi
2002
Vastadu Naa Raju
Narasimha
Idiot
Vipra Narayana
Samba
Pasupathi Naidu
Dwaraka
2017
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Gautham Krishna
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Heart Attack
2014
The Prince
Surya
Azhagiya Theeye
Aravind
Pandhayam
Masanam
Murari
Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Ayya
Karuppusamy
Andarivaadu
Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
Sei
ACP Suryanarayana
Clap
2022
Appu
Maharani
Attack
Guru Raj
Z
1999
Alludu Adhurs
Jaypal Reddy
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Rana Prathap Naidu
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Josh
Principal
Sometimes
Krishnamurthy
Collector Gari Bharya
Gautham
Gaganam
Vishwanath
Anthapuram
Narasimha
Vaanam
Rahim
Rainbow
Shyam's Doctor
Veerabhadra
2006
Yuvarathnaa
Gurudev Deshmukh
Kunjamminis Hospital
Dr. Chacko
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Vaanchinathan
Chidhambaram
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Manimara
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
GV
Alibhabha
Subramaniam
Lion
2015
Poomani
1996
Ranna
Sharat Chandra
Damarukam
Sambhayya
Vathiyar
Easwara Pandian
Kotigobba 2
Sathya's Father
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Anbalazhagan
Paramasivan
PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
Saroja
Viswanathan
9
Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Music School
2023
Anwar
DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
Nijam
ACP Raja Narendra
Alli Thandha Vaanam
Prakash
Lockup Death
1994
Veerappu
2007
Kalki
Prakash
Thekkekara Superfast
Johnykutty
Saravana
Soundarapandi
Athanokkade
Ram's father
Kadhalagi
2010
Anukoolakkobba Ganda
1990
Rajakumarudu
Dhanunjay
Seenu
Doctor
Jagadam
2007
Gangotri
Neelakantam Naidu
Venghai
Rajalingam
Vanamagan
Rajasekhar
Guest
Terrorist
Kanchivaram
Vengadam
Yuvatha
2008
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
Rolex
Aarya
Kasi
Preethi Prema Pranaya
Dr Ashok
Ruler
Veerandranath Tagore
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Premaku Velayera
Venkata Narayana
Idhaya Thirudan
Mayilravanan
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbu's Father
Bangalore Naatkal
Francis
Golimaar
2010
Speedunnodu
Veerabhrappa
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Elektra
Abraham / Issac
Panchamirtham
Ravanan
Giri
Suryaprakash
Kadhal Sadugudu
Chithambaram
Aaradugula Bullet
Nithyanand
Dhoni
Subramaniam
Sivamani
Dattu
Thalai Nagaram
ACP Gopinath
Ajay
Vijay
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Bhooloham
Moorthi
Mommaga
1997
Azad
Inspector Salim
Richie
Sagayam
Ponniyin Selvan
Guru
Swarnamukhi
Akash
Alexander
Ashok
Dil
2003
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Satya
Dosth
Neelakanda Brahmachari
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
JK
Love Story 1999
D. K. Bose
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Ganga Prasad
Shekar
2022
Anthahpuram
Narasimha
Poi
2006
Sneham Kosam
Peddabbayi
Amma Naana Kaavali
1996
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Paththini
1997
Katha
Circle Inspector
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Soundararajan
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Raghuveer
Mayabazar 2016
ACP Ashok
Manithan
Adhiseshan
Vaanavil
Prakash
Solla Solla Inikkum
Bhadri Narayanan
Un Samayal Arayil
Kalidasan
Yagnam
2004
Khatarnak
Commissioner of Police
Allari Pidugu
2005
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Perarasu
Ilakiyan
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Prakash
Mumbai Mirror
Shetty
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Chokka Thangam
Sundharam
Jai Simha
Master
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Nagamandala
1997
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Vinodham
1996
Lee
Buthiran
Chamundi
2000
Samudram
Constable Nukaraju
Usire
Rudre Gowda
Dhaya
2002
Idolle Ramayana
Bhujangiah
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Raajadhaani
2011
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
Sundara Murthy
Chakravarthy
1990
Harakeya Kuri
1992
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Ramachari
1991
Gouravam
Pasupathy
TV Shows (9)
Jagamae Sangeetham
Shastri · 8 eps
Special Ops
Subramanyam · 7 eps
Navarasa
Sivaraman · 1 eps
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
SKS Moorthy · 8 eps
Paava Kadhaigal
Janakiraman · 1 eps
Journey
9 eps
Anantham
Elder Venkatesan · 8 eps
Shootout at Alair
DSP Suryanarayana · 8 eps
Guddada Bhootha
Shreenivas · 13 eps
Self / Appearances (1)
Upcoming (7)
Directing (4)
Writing (3)
Producing (12)
Tadka
Producer
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Producer
Velli Thirai
Producer
Abhiyum Naanum
Producer
Mozhi
Producer
Azhagiya Theeye
Producer
Gaganam
Producer
Inidhu Inidhu
Producer
Poi
Producer
Un Samayal Arayil
Producer
Idolle Ramayana
Producer
Gouravam
Producer