Prakash Raj

Acting

1965-03-26 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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.

Filmography

Theaters

They Call Him OG 2

2028 · Movie

Theaters

Vāranāsi

2027 · Movie

Theaters

Golmaal 5

2027 · Movie

Drishyam: The Conclusion

2026 · Movie

Jagamae Sangeetham

2026 · Series

Theaters

Jana Nayagan

2026 · Movie

Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie

2026 · Movie

Dacoit

2026 · Movie

Kaalidas 2

2026 · Movie

S. Saraswathi

2026 · Movie

Seetha Payanam

2026 · Movie

Champion

2025 · Movie

Tere Ishk Mein

2025 · Movie

Balti

2025 · Movie

They Call Him OG

2025 · Movie

Retro

2025 · Movie

Jack

2025 · Movie

Bagheera

2024 · Movie

Utsavam

2024 · Movie

Devara: Part 1

2024 · Movie

Raayan

2024 · Movie

Purushothamudu

2024 · Movie

Satyabhama

2024 · Movie

Journey

2024 · Series

Guntur Kaaram

2024 · Movie

Kunjamminis Hospital

2023 · Movie

Music School

2023 · Movie

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

2023 · Movie

Shaakuntalam

2023 · Movie

Rangamarthanda

2023 · Movie

Waltair Veerayya

2023 · Movie

Varisu

2023 · Movie

Salaam Venky

2022 · Movie

Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy

2022 · Series

Tadka

2022 · Movie

Varaal

2022 · Movie

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022 · Movie

Thiruchitrambalam

2022 · Movie

Viruman

2022 · Movie

Sita Ramam

2022 · Movie

Poikkal Kuthirai

2022 · Movie

Bimbisara

2022 · Movie

Thank You

2022 · Movie

Rashtra Kavach Om

2022 · Movie

Major

2022 · Movie

Shekar

2022 · Movie

Anantham

2022 · Series

K.G.F: Chapter 2

2022 · Movie

Attack

2022 · Movie

Clap

2022 · Movie

Pada

2022 · Movie

Annaatthe

2021 · Movie

Enemy

2021 · Movie

Jai Bhim

2021 · Movie

Pelli SandaD

2021 · Movie

Aaradugula Bullet

2021 · Movie

Navarasa

2021 · Series

Narappa

2021 · Movie

Vakeel Saab

2021 · Movie

Yuvarathnaa

2021 · Movie

Alludu Adhurs

2021 · Movie

Shootout at Alair

2020 · Series

Paava Kadhaigal

2020 · Series

Special Ops

2020 · Series

Mayabazar 2016

2020 · Movie

Sarileru Neekevvaru

2020 · Movie

Ruler

2019 · Movie

Venky Mama

2019 · Movie

Azhiyatha Kolangal 2

2019 · Movie

Asuran

2019 · Movie

1st Rank Raju

2019 · Movie

Maharshi

2019 · Movie

Athiran

2019 · Movie

Dev

2019 · Movie

F2: Fun and Frustration

2019 · Movie

N.T.R: Kathanayakudu

2019 · Movie

Odiyan

2018 · Movie

Sei

2018 · Movie

Hello Guru Prema Kosame

2018 · Movie

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

2018 · Movie

60 Vayadhu Maaniram

2018 · Movie

Srinivasa Kalyanam

2018 · Movie

Goodachari

2018 · Movie

Saakshyam

2018 · Movie

Traffic Ramasamy

2018 · Movie

Mahanati

2018 · Movie

Bharat Ane Nenu

2018 · Movie

Rangasthalam

2018 · Movie

Sollividava

2018 · Movie

Jai Simha

2018 · Movie

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal

2017 · Movie

Velaikkaran

2017 · Movie

Candyflip

2017 · Movie

Richie

2017 · Movie

Golmaal Again

2017 · Movie

Raja the Great

2017 · Movie

Ungarala Rambabu

2017 · Movie

Nakshatram

2017 · Movie

Vanamagan

2017 · Movie

Achayans

2017 · Movie

Raajakumara

2017 · Movie

Yaakkai

2017 · Movie

Dwaraka

2017 · Movie

Shatamanam Bhavati

2017 · Movie

Sometimes

2017 · Movie

Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi

2016 · Movie

Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru

2016 · Movie

Idolle Ramayana

2016 · Movie

Kotigobba 2

2016 · Movie

Srirastu Subhamastu

2016 · Movie

JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai

2016 · Movie

Ko 2

2016 · Movie

Manithan

2016 · Movie

Attack

2016 · Movie

Oopiri

2016 · Movie

Shourya

2016 · Movie

Speedunnodu

2016 · Movie

Bangalore Naatkal

2016 · Movie

Bhooloham

2015 · Movie

Inji Iduppazhagi

2015 · Movie

Thoongaavanam

2015 · Movie

Rudhramadevi

2015 · Movie

Mr. Airavata

2015 · Movie

Ranna

2015 · Movie

Lion

2015 · Movie

O Kadhal Kanmani

2015 · Movie

Son of Satyamurthy

2015 · Movie

Vinavayya Ramayya

2015 · Movie

Temper

2015 · Movie

Mukunda

2014 · Movie

Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham

2014 · Movie

Govindudu Andarivaadele

2014 · Movie

Power

2014 · Movie

Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

2014 · Movie

It's Entertainment

2014 · Movie

Weekend With Ramesh

2014 · Series

Alludu Seenu

2014 · Movie

Un Samayal Arayil

2014 · Movie

Heropanti

2014 · Movie

Gajakessari

2014 · Movie

Race Gurram

2014 · Movie

Heart Attack

2014 · Movie

Singh Saab the Great

2013 · Movie

Rajjo

2013 · Movie

Zanjeer

2013 · Movie

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

2013 · Movie

Policegiri

2013 · Movie

Balupu

2013 · Movie

Thulli Vilayadu

2013 · Movie

Thillu Mullu

2013 · Movie

Gouravam

2013 · Movie

Chennaiyil Oru Naal

2013 · Movie

Ongole Githa

2013 · Movie

Mumbai Mirror

2013 · Movie

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

2013 · Movie

Dabangg 2

2012 · Movie

Mithunam

2012 · Movie

Damarukam

2012 · Movie

Mayilu

2012 · Movie

Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu

2012 · Movie

Devudu Chesina Manushulu

2012 · Movie

Saguni

2012 · Movie

Sethu Samudhiram

2012 · Movie

Dhoni

2012 · Movie

Bodyguard

2012 · Movie

Businessman

2012 · Movie

Solo

2011 · Movie

Oosaravelli

2011 · Movie

Dookudu

2011 · Movie

Mambattiyan

2011 · Movie

Rowthiram

2011 · Movie

Singham

2011 · Movie

Venghai

2011 · Movie

Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap

2011 · Movie

Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu

2011 · Movie

Badrinath

2011 · Movie

Raajadhaani

2011 · Movie

Engeyum Kadhal

2011 · Movie

Vaanam

2011 · Movie

Mr. Perfect

2011 · Movie

Dongala Mutha

2011 · Movie

Ponnar Shankar

2011 · Movie

Vastadu Naa Raju

2011 · Movie

Gaganam

2011 · Movie

Wanted

2011 · Movie

Mirapakay

2011 · Movie

Orange

2010 · Movie

Elektra

2010 · Movie

Magizhchi

2010 · Movie

Collector Gari Bharya

2010 · Movie

Anwar

2010 · Movie

Brindavanam

2010 · Movie

Khaleja

2010 · Movie

Inidhu Inidhu

2010 · Movie

Singam

2010 · Movie

Kadhalagi

2010 · Movie

Golimaar

2010 · Movie

Naanu Nanna Kanasu

2010 · Movie

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

2010 · Movie

Katha

2009 · Movie

Mathiya Chennai

2009 · Movie

Wanted

2009 · Movie

Solla Solla Inikkum

2009 · Movie

Josh

2009 · Movie

Anjaneyulu

2009 · Movie

Malai Malai

2009 · Movie

Thoranai

2009 · Movie

Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam

2009 · Movie

Villu

2009 · Movie

Panchamirtham

2008 · Movie

Abhiyum Naanum

2008 · Movie

Yuvatha

2008 · Movie

Kotha Bangaru Lokam

2008 · Movie

Rainbow

2008 · Movie

Pandhayam

2008 · Movie

Dhanam

2008 · Movie

Saroja

2008 · Movie

Alibhabha

2008 · Movie

Kantri

2008 · Movie

Parugu

2008 · Movie

Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

2008 · Movie

Santosh Subramaniam

2008 · Movie

Jalsa

2008 · Movie

Kanchivaram

2008 · Movie

Velli Thirai

2008 · Movie

Bheema

2008 · Movie

Chirutha

2007 · Movie

Aarya

2007 · Movie

Veerappu

2007 · Movie

Munna

2007 · Movie

Jagadam

2007 · Movie

Viyabari

2007 · Movie

Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu

2007 · Movie

Mozhi

2007 · Movie

Lee

2007 · Movie

Pokkiri

2007 · Movie

Rakhi

2006 · Movie

Poi

2006 · Movie

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

2006 · Movie

Stalin

2006 · Movie

Khatarnak

2006 · Movie

Aadum Koothu

2006 · Movie

Sainikudu

2006 · Movie

Vathiyar

2006 · Movie

Perarasu

2006 · Movie

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

2006 · Movie

Bommarillu

2006 · Movie

Ashok

2006 · Movie

Vikramarkudu

2006 · Movie

Parijatham

2006 · Movie

Thalai Nagaram

2006 · Movie

Suyetchai MLA

2006 · Movie

Ajay

2006 · Movie

Veerabhadra

2006 · Movie

Pokiri

2006 · Movie

Idhaya Thirudan

2006 · Movie

Saravana

2006 · Movie

Aathi

2006 · Movie

Paramasivan

2006 · Movie

Kanda Naal Mudhal

2005 · Movie

Sivakasi

2005 · Movie

Allari Pidugu

2005 · Movie

Bhageeratha

2005 · Movie

Political Rowdy

2005 · Movie

Ponniyin Selvan

2005 · Movie

Athadu

2005 · Movie

Pandippada

2005 · Movie

Anniyan

2005 · Movie

Andarivaadu

2005 · Movie

Arinthum Ariyamalum

2005 · Movie

Bhadra

2005 · Movie

Subash Chandra Bose

2005 · Movie

Bunny

2005 · Movie

Chakram

2005 · Movie

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana

2005 · Movie

Ayya

2005 · Movie

Athanokkade

2005 · Movie

Mass

2004 · Movie

Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu

2004 · Movie

M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi

2004 · Movie

Arjun

2004 · Movie

Vasool Raja MBBS

2004 · Movie

Shart: The Challenge

2004 · Movie

Naa Autograph Sweet Memories

2004 · Movie

Azhagiya Theeye

2004 · Movie

Sri Anjaneyam

2004 · Movie

Yagnam

2004 · Movie

Samba

2004 · Movie

Ghilli

2004 · Movie

Thekkekara Superfast

2004 · Movie

Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi

2004 · Movie

Khakee

2004 · Movie

Athade Oka Sainyam

2004 · Movie

Varsham

2004 · Movie

Lakshmi Narasimha

2004 · Movie

Giri

2004 · Movie

Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari

2004 · Movie

Sivamani

2003 · Movie

Tagore

2003 · Movie

Naam

2003 · Movie

Preethi Prema Pranaya

2003 · Movie

Shambhu

2003 · Movie

Nijam

2003 · Movie

Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi

2003 · Movie

Kadhal Sadugudu

2003 · Movie

Dil

2003 · Movie

Gangotri

2003 · Movie

Juniors

2003 · Movie

Okkadu

2003 · Movie

Chokka Thangam

2003 · Movie

I Love You Da

2002 · Movie

Khadgam

2002 · Movie

Kadhal Azhivathillai

2002 · Movie

Bobby

2002 · Movie

Nuvve... Nuvve...

2002 · Movie

Shakti: The Power

2002 · Movie

Idiot

2002 · Movie

Guest

2002 · Movie

Album

2002 · Movie

Indra

2002 · Movie

Kannathil Muthamittal

2002 · Movie

Dhaya

2002 · Movie

Premaku Swagatam

2002 · Movie

Ekangi

2002 · Movie

Premakke Sai

2001 · Movie

Alli Thandha Vaanam

2001 · Movie

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

2001 · Movie

Cheppalani Vundhi

2001 · Movie

Dosth

2001 · Movie

Bhalevadivi Basu

2001 · Movie

Ammayi Kosam

2001 · Movie

Little John

2001 · Movie

Usire

2001 · Movie

Murari

2001 · Movie

Rishi

2001 · Movie

Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi

2001 · Movie

Vaanchinathan

2001 · Movie

Mrugaraju

2001 · Movie

Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa

2000 · Movie

Chiru Navvuto

2000 · Movie

Bachi

2000 · Movie

Vaanavil

2000 · Movie

Azad

2000 · Movie

Chinna Chinna Kannile

2000 · Movie

Moodu Mukkalaata

2000 · Movie

Manoharam

2000 · Movie

Chamundi

2000 · Movie

Badri

2000 · Movie

Appu

2000 · Movie

Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi

2000 · Movie

Samudram

1999 · Movie

Preminchedi Endukamma

1999 · Movie

Seenu

1999 · Movie

Premaku Velayera

1999 · Movie

Anthapuram

1999 · Movie

Rajakumarudu

1999 · Movie

Padayappa

1999 · Movie

En Swasa Kaatre

1999 · Movie

Aavide Shyamala

1999 · Movie

Sneham Kosam

1999 · Movie

Anthahpuram

1998 · Movie

Manasichi Choodu

1998 · Movie

Shanti Shanti Shanti

1998 · Movie

Guru Paarvai

1998 · Movie

Preethsod Thappa

1998 · Movie

Senthooram

1998 · Movie

Love Story 1999

1998 · Movie

Choodalani Vundi

1998 · Movie

Sandhippoma

1998 · Movie

Yaare Neenu Cheluve

1998 · Movie

Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara

1998 · Movie

Swarnamukhi

1998 · Movie

Suswagatham

1998 · Movie

Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath

1998 · Movie

Naya Natvarlal

1998 · Movie

Vidukathai

1997 · Movie

Pelli Chesukundaam

1997 · Movie

Paththini

1997 · Movie

Nerrukku Ner

1997 · Movie

Nandhini

1997 · Movie

V.I.P

1997 · Movie

Raasi

1997 · Movie

Dhinamum Ennai Gavani

1997 · Movie

Oru Yaatra Mozhi

1997 · Movie

Aravindhan

1997 · Movie

Minsara Kanavu

1997 · Movie

Iruvar

1997 · Movie

Hitler

1997 · Movie

Mommaga

1997 · Movie

Nagamandala

1997 · Movie

Poomani

1996 · Movie

Alexander

1996 · Movie

Kalki

1996 · Movie

Gunshot

1996 · Movie

Amma Naana Kaavali

1996 · Movie

Subash

1996 · Movie

Indraprastham

1996 · Movie

The Prince

1996 · Movie

Priyam

1996 · Movie

Vinodham

1996 · Movie

Vasantha Kavya

1996 · Movie

Aasai

1995 · Movie

Pullakuttikaran

1995 · Movie

Sankalpam

1995 · Movie

Bombay

1995 · Movie

Nila

1994 · Movie

Lockup Death

1994 · Movie

Duet

1994 · Movie

Tropical Heat

1993 · Movie

Nishkarsha

1993 · Movie

Harakeya Kuri

1992 · Movie

Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake

1992 · Movie

Jagadeka Veera

1991 · Movie

Ramachari

1991 · Movie

Anukoolakkobba Ganda

1990 · Movie

Chakravarthy

1990 · Movie

Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru

1990 · Movie

Guddada Bhootha

1990 · Series

Suriya 48

Movie

The Gambler

Movie

Devara 2

Movie

Father

Movie

Goodachari 2

Movie

Isle of the Golden Swan

Movie

Agni Siragugal

Movie