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.
Acted in
Thalapathy 69
2025
Retro
2025
Idly Kadai
2025
Bagheera
2024
as Guru
Utsavam
2024
Devara: Part 1
2024
as Singappa
Raayan
2024
as R. Sargunam
Purushothamudu
2024
as Raghuram
Satyabhama
2024
as Joseph Raj
Journey
2024
Guntur Kaaram
2024
as Venkata Swamy
Kunjamminis Hospital
2023
as Dr. Chacko
Music School
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
as Sundara Chozhar
Shaakuntalam
2023
as Sarangi
Rangamarthanda
2023
as Raghava Rao
Waltair Veerayya
2023
as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
Varisu
2023
as Jayaprakash 'JP'
Salaam Venky
2022
as Judge
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
2022
as SKS Moorthy
Varaal
2022
as CM Achuthan Nair
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
as Sundara Chozhar
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
as Inspector Neelakandan
Viruman
2022
as Muthupandi
Poikkal Kuthirai
2022
as Kathiravan's Father
Bimbisara
2022
as Viswanandan Varma
Sita Ramam
2022
as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
Thank You
2022
as Consultant Rao
Rashtra Kavach Om
2022
as Moorty Sahay
Major
2022
as Unnikrishnan
Shekar
2022
Anantham
2022
as Elder Venkatesan
K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022
as Vijayendra Ingalgi
Attack
2022
as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
Clap
2022
Pada
2022
as N Rajasekharan IAS
Annaatthe
2021
as Nattadurai
Enemy
2021
as Paarirajan
Jai Bhim
2021
as Perumalsamy
Pelli SandaD
2021
as Pattabhi Ramayya
Aaradugula Bullet
2021
as Nithyanand
Navarasa
2021
as Sivaraman
Narappa
2021
as Lawyer Venu Gopal
Vakeel Saab
2021
as Nandaji
Yuvarathnaa
2021
as Gurudev Deshmukh
Alludu Adhurs
2021
as Jaypal Reddy
Shootout at Alair
2020
as DSP Suryanarayana
Paava Kadhaigal
2020
as Janakiraman
Mayabazar 2016
2020
as ACP Ashok
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
as Nagendra Reddy
Ruler
2019
as Veerandranath Tagore
Venky Mama
2019
as Brigadier Vijay Prakash
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Asuran
2019
as Venugopal Seshadri
1st Rank Raju
2019
Maharshi
2019
as Rishi's Father
Athiran
2019
as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Dev
2019
as Ramalingam
9
2019
as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
F2: Fun and Frustration
2019
as Dora Swamy Naidu
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
2019
as Nagi Reddy
Odiyan
2018
as Ravunni Menon
Sei
2018
as ACP Suryanarayana
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
as Senapathi aka Sena
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
2018
as Govindharaj
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Goodachari
2018
as Sathya
Saakshyam
2018
as Narrator
Traffic Ramasamy
2018
as Police Officer
Mahanati
2018
as Aluri Chakrapani
Bharat Ane Nenu
2018
as Varadarajulu
Rangasthalam
2018
as Dakshina Murthy
Sollividava
2018
Jai Simha
2018
as Master
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
as Soundararajan
Velaikkaran
2017
as Kasi
Candyflip
2017
Richie
2017
as Sagayam
Golmaal Again
2017
as Vasu Reddy
Raja the Great
2017
as SP Prakash
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Nakshatram
2017
as Parasuramaiah
Vanamagan
2017
as Rajasekhar
Achayans
2017
as Commissioner Karthikeyan
Raajakumara
2017
as Jagannath
Yaakkai
2017
as Sagayam
Dwaraka
2017
Shatamanam Bhavati
2017
as Raghavaraju
Sometimes
2017
as Krishnamurthy
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2016
as Manimara
Idolle Ramayana
2016
as Bhujangiah
Kotigobba 2
2016
as Sathya's Father
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016
as Sirish's Dad
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Ko 2
2016
as Yogeeswaran
Manithan
2016
as Adhiseshan
Attack
2016
as Guru Raj
Oopiri
2016
as Prasad
Shourya
2016
Speedunnodu
2016
as Veerabhrappa
Bangalore Naatkal
2016
as Francis
Bhooloham
2015
as Moorthi
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015
as Size Zero Satyanand
Thoongaavanam
2015
as Vital Rao
Rudhramadevi
2015
as Mahamantri Shiva Devayya
Mr. Airavata
2015
as Prathap Kale
Ranna
2015
as Sharat Chandra
Lion
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
as Ganapathy
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
as Satyamurthy
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Temper
2015
as Waltair Vasu
Mukunda
2014
as Jaya Prakash
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014
Power
2014
as A. K. Mishra
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014
as Guest Appearance
It's Entertainment
2014
as Karan
Alludu Seenu
2014
as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Un Samayal Arayil
2014
as Kalidasan
Heropanti
2014
as Chowdhary
Gajakessari
2014
as narrator
Race Gurram
2014
as Bheem Prakash
Heart Attack
2014
Singh Saab the Great
2013
as Bhoodev Singh
Rajjo
2013
as Govind Hande
Zanjeer
2013
as Teja
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013
as Army Officer
Policegiri
2013
as Nagori Subramaniyam
Balupu
2013
as Nanaji
Thulli Vilayadu
2013
as Singam
Thillu Mullu
2013
as Sivagurunathan
Gouravam
2013
as Pasupathy
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
2013
as Gautham Krishna
Ongole Githa
2013
Mumbai Mirror
2013
as Shetty
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
as Relangi Uncle
Mithunam
2012
as Voice of one of the sons
Dabangg 2
2012
as Bachcha Bhaiya
Damarukam
2012
as Sambhayya
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
as Rana Prathap Naidu
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
2012
as Prakash Raj
Saguni
2012
as Boopathi
Sethu Samudhiram
2012
Dhoni
2012
as Subramaniam
Bodyguard
2012
as Varadarajula Naidu
Businessman
2012
as Jaidev Ghanapuleti
Solo
2011
as Naidu
Oosaravelli
2011
as Ajju Bhai
Dookudu
2011
as Shankar Narayana
Mambattiyan
2011
as IG Ranjith
Rowthiram
2011
as Shiva's Grandfather
Singham
2011
as Jaikant Shikre
Venghai
2011
as Rajalingam
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
2011
as Kabir
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Badrinath
2011
as Guru Beeshma Narayana
Raajadhaani
2011
Engeyum Kadhal
2011
as Cameo Appearance
Vaanam
2011
as Rahim
Ko
2011
as Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Mr. Perfect
2011
as Maggi's Father
Dongala Mutha
2011
as Munna Bhai
Ponnar Shankar
2011
as Manthiappan
Gaganam
2011
as Vishwanath
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011
as Narasimha
Wanted
2011
Mirapakay
2011
as Kittu Bhai
Orange
2010
as Abhishek Verma
Elektra
2010
as Abraham / Issac
Magizhchi
2010
as Moses
Anwar
2010
as Stalin Manimaran
Brindavanam
2010
as Bhanu Prasad
Khaleja
2010
as Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Kadhalagi
2010
Singam
2010
as Mayil Vaaganam
Golimaar
2010
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
2010
as Uthappa
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
2010
as Anbalazhagan
Katha
2009
as Circle Inspector
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Wanted
2009
as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
Solla Solla Inikkum
2009
as Bhadri Narayanan
Josh
2009
as Principal
Anjaneyulu
2009
Malai Malai
2009
Thoranai
2009
as Tamizharasan
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
2009
as Prakash Verma
Villu
2009
as J.D.
Panchamirtham
2008
as Ravanan
Abhiyum Naanum
2008
as Raghuraman
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2008
as Balu's Father
Rainbow
2008
as Shyam's Doctor
Pandhayam
2008
as Masanam
Saroja
2008
as Viswanathan
Alibhabha
2008
as Subramaniam
Dhanam
2008
Kantri
2008
Parugu
2008
as Neelakanta
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008
as Arnold/ Kadavul
Santosh Subramaniam
2008
as Subramaniam
Jalsa
2008
as Rammohan Reddy (Indu & Bhagyamati's father)
Kanchivaram
2008
as Vengadam
Velli Thirai
2008
as Kannaiah / Dileep
Bheema
2008
as Chinna
Chirutha
2007
Aarya
2007
as Kasi
Veerappu
2007
Munna
2007
as Kakha
Jagadam
2007
Viyabari
2007
as Kasi Viswanathan
Mozhi
2007
as Vijay Kumar
Lee
2007
as Buthiran
Pokkiri
2007
as Ali Bhai
Poi
2006
Rakhi
2006
as Judge (Guest Appearance)
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006
as Guru
Stalin
2006
as Muddu Krishnayya
Khatarnak
2006
as Commissioner of Police
Aadum Koothu
2006
as Zamindar
Sainikudu
2006
as Mondi Nani
Vathiyar
2006
as Easwara Pandian
Perarasu
2006
as Ilakiyan
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006
as Arokiya Raj
Bommarillu
2006
as Siddhu's Father
Ashok
2006
as Father of Ashok
Vikramarkudu
2006
as DGP
Parijatham
2006
Thalai Nagaram
2006
as ACP Gopinath
Suyetchai MLA
2006
as Ilampirai
Ajay
2006
as Vijay
Veerabhadra
2006
Pokiri
2006
as Ali Bhai
Idhaya Thirudan
2006
as Mayilravanan
Saravana
2006
as Soundarapandi
Aathi
2006
as Aathi's father
Paramasivan
2006
as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
Sivakasi
2005
as Udhayapaa
Bhageeratha
2005
as Venkata Ratnam
Political Rowdy
2005
Ponniyin Selvan
2005
as Guru
Athadu
2005
as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
Pandippada
2005
as Pandi Durai
Anniyan
2005
as DCP Prabhakar
Andarivaadu
2005
as Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
Arinthum Ariyamalum
2005
as Adhi Narayanan
Bhadra
2005
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Bunny
2005
as Somaraju
Chakram
2005
Ayya
2005
as Karuppusamy
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005
as Prakash
Athanokkade
2005
as Ram's father
Mass
2004
as Durga prasad
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
2004
as JK
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
2004
as Eshwar
Arjun
2004
as Bala Nayakar
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
as Dr. Vishwanathan
Shart: The Challenge
2004
as Nandu
Naa Autograph
2004
as Prakash
Azhagiya Theeye
2004
as Aravind
Yagnam
2004
Samba
2004
as Pasupathi Naidu
Ghilli
2004
as Muthupandi
Thekkekara Superfast
2004
as Johnykutty
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
2004
as Prakash Rao
Khakee
2004
as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
Varsham
2004
as Ranga Rao
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Giri
2004
as Suryaprakash
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
2004
as Sundara Murthy
Sivamani
2003
as Dattu
Tagore
2003
as Suryam
Naam
2003
as Irfan Khan
Nijam
2003
as ACP Raja Narendra
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2003
as Raghuveer
Kadhal Sadugudu
2003
as Chithambaram
Gangotri
2003
as Neelakantham Naidu
Juniors
2003
Okkadu
2003
as Obul Reddy
Chokka Thangam
2003
Khadgam
2002
as Amjad
Kadhal Azhivathillai
2002
as Simbu's Father
Bobby
2002
as Yadagiri
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002
as Viswanath
Shakti: The Power
2002
as Sharpshooter
Idiot
2002
as Vipra Narayana
Guest
2002
as Terrorist
Album
2002
Indra
2002
as Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
as Harold Wickramsinghe
Dhaya
2002
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Ekangi
2002
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
as Srinivasa Murthy
Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Dost
2001
as Neelakanda Brahmachari
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Ammayi Kosam
2001
as Anjali's father, train driver
Little John
2001
as Kala Bhairav
Usire
2001
as Rudre Gowda
Murari
2001
as Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Rishi
2001
as Policeman
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
2001
as GV
Vaanchinathan
2001
Mrugaraju
2001
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
2000
as 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Bachi
2000
Vaanavil
2000
as Prakash
Azaad
2000
as Inspector Salim
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
as Paramahamsa
Manoharam
2000
Badri
2000
as Nanda
Appu
2000
as Maharani
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Preminchedi Endukamma
1999
Seenu
1999
as Doctor
Premaku Velayera
1999
as Venkata Narayana
Anthapuram
1999
as Narasimha
Rajakumarudu
1999
as Dhanunjay
Padayappa
1999
as Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)
En Swasa Kaatre
1999
as Guru
Z
1999
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Sneham Kosam
1999
as Peddabbayi
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Choodalani Vundi
1998
Love Story 1999
1998
as D. K. Bose
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Sandhippoma
1998
as Vishwa's Father
Anthahpuram
1998
as Narasimha
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Swarnamukhi
1998
as Akash
Naya Natvarlal
1998
Suswagatham
1998
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
1998
Vidukathai
1997
as Neelakandan
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Nerrukku Ner
1997
as Kandaswamy
Nandhini
1997
V.I.P
1997
as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
Raasi
1997
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
1997
as Rolex
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
as Satya
Aravindhan
1997
as Rama Ganapathy
Iruvar
1997
as Tamil Selvam
Minsara Kanavu
1997
as Jaipal
Hitler
1997
Mommaga
1997
Nagamandala
1997
Poomani
1996
Kalki
1996
as Prakash
Alexander
1996
Gunshot
1996
as Prakash
Subash
1996
as Arumugasamy
Indraprastham
1996
as Mohan George
The Prince
1996
as Surya
Priyam
1996
as Dharma
Vinodham
1996
Aasai
1995
as Major Madhavan
Sankalpam
1995
as Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
Bombay
1995
as Kumar
Nila
1994
Duet
1994
as Sirpy
Tropical Heat
1993
as Inspector
Nishkarsha
1993
as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
Guddada Bhootha
1990
as Srinivas
Sathuranga Vettai 2
They Call Him OG
Devara: Part 2
Goodachari 2
as Tuti Shah
Agni Siragugal
vidiyum varai kathiru
as villan