Prakash Raj
Known for: Acting
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
Film
Drishyam: The Conclusion
Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
2026
Film
Devara: Part 1
Singappa
2024
Film
Jana Nayagan
Roja Rangasamy
2026
Series
Special Ops
Subramanyam
2020
Series
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself
2014
Series
Jagamae Sangeetham
Shastri
2026
Film
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Vijayendra Ingalgi
2022
Series
Navarasa
Sivaraman
2021
Film
Sita Ramam
Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
2022
Film
Dacoit
Solomon
2026
Film
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Adhi Narayanan
2005
Film
Golmaal 5
Vasu Reddy
2027
Film
Vāranāsi
2027
Film
Wanted
Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
2009
Series
Paava Kadhaigal
Janakiraman
2020
Series
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
SKS Moorthy
2022
Film
Pandippada
Pandi Durai
2005
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Sundara Chozhar
2022
Film
S. Saraswathi
Ramanujam
2026
Film
Attack
Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
2022
Film
Major
Unnikrishnan
2022
Film
Retro
Dharmendran
2025
Film
They Call Him OG
Satya Dada
2025
Film
Juniors
2003
Film
Singham
Jaikant Shikre
2011
Film
F2: Fun and Frustration
Dora Swamy Naidu
2019
Film
Jai Bhim
Perumalsamy
2021
Film
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Army Officer
2013
Film
Anniyan
DCP Prabhakar
2005
Film
Race Gurram
Bheem Prakash
2014
Film
Khaleja
Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
2010
Film
Rangasthalam
Dakshina Murthy
2018
Film
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
S. K. S. Moorthy
2026
Series
Journey
2024
Film
It's Entertainment
Karan Singh Johari
2014
Film
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Balaraju
2014
Film
Champion
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
2025
Film
Mahanati
Aluri Chakrapani
2018
Film
Annaatthe
Nattadurai
2021
Film
Seetha Payanam
2026
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Sundara Chozhar
2023
Film
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Nagendra Reddy
2020
Film
Thiruchitrambalam
Inspector Neelakandan
2022
Film
Maharshi
Rishi's Father
2019
Film
They Call Him OG 2
Sathya Dada
2028
Film
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Srinivasa Murthy
2001
Film
Shakti: The Power
Sharpshooter
2002
Film
Dookudu
Shankar Narayana
2011
Film
Pokiri
Ali Bhai
2006
Film
Padayappa
Police Officer
1999
Film
Asuran
Venugopal Seshadri
2019
Film
Political Rowdy
Pandu
2005
Film
Bombay
Kumar
1995
Film
Sri Anjaneyam
Anji's father
2004
Film
Waltair Veerayya
Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
2023
Film
Varisu
Jayaprakash 'JP'
2023
Film
Golmaal Again
Vasu Reddy
2017
Film
Bharat Ane Nenu
Varadarajulu
2018
Series
Anantham
Elder Venkatesan
2022
Film
Dabangg 2
Bachcha Bhaiya
2012
Film
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Dhanam
2008
Premakke Sai
2001
Film
Khakee
Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
2004
Film
Oopiri
Prasad
2016
Film
Preminchedi Endukamma
Jagan
1999
Film
Tere Ishk Mein
Raghav Gurrukkal
2025
Film
Zanjeer
Teja
2013
Film
Raayan
R. Sargunam
2024
Film
Guntur Kaaram
Venkata Swamy
2024
Film
Iruvar
Tamil Selvam
1997
Film
Odiyan
Ravunni Menon
2018
Chinna Chinna Kannile
Sabesan
2000
Film
Pokkiri
Ali Bhai
2007
Film
Sivakasi
Udhayapaa
2005
Film
Kannathil Muthamittal
Harold Wickramsinghe
2002
Film
Heropanti
Chowdhary
2014
Film
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
Nagi Reddy
2019
Film
Candyflip
2017
Film
O Kadhal Kanmani
Ganapathy Iyer
2015
Film
Goodachari
Sathya
2018
Film
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Kabir
2011
Film
Raja the Great
SP Prakash
2017
Film
Singam
Mayil Vaaganam
2010
Film
Minsara Kanavu
Jaipal
1997
Film
Bagheera
Guru
2024
Film
Son of Satyamurthy
Satyamurthy
2015
The Gambler
Film
Suswagatham
1998
Film
Chirutha
2007
Film
Okkadu
Obul Reddy
2003
Shambhu
2003
Film
Vasool Raja MBBS
Dr. Vishwanathan
2004
Film
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Eshwar
2004
Series
Shootout at Alair
DSP Suryanarayana
2020
Film
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Viswanath
2018
Film
Temper
Waltair Vasu
2015
Film
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Relangi Mavayya
2013
Film
Suriya 48
Film
Rashtra Kavach Om
Moorty Sahay
2022
Film
Vikramarkudu
DGP
2006
Film
Oosaravelli
Ajju Bhai
2011
Film
Velaikkaran
Kasi
2017
Film
Parugu
Neelakanta
2008
Film
Enemy
Paarirajan
2021
Film
Kaalidas 2
Advocate Natraj
2026
Film
Goodachari 2
Tuti Shah
Film
Pelli SandaD
Pattabhi Ramayya
2021
Film
Solo
Raghupathi Naidu
2011
Film
Villu
J.D.
2009
Film
Raajakumara
Jagannath
2017
Film
Rangamarthanda
'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
2023
Film
1st Rank Raju
2019
Film
Bommarillu
Siddhu's Father
2006
Film
Jalsa
Rammohan Reddy
2008
Film
Satyabhama
Joseph Raj
2024
Film
Businessman
Jaidev Ghanapuleti
2012
Film
Mr. Perfect
Maggi's Father
2011
Film
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Arokiya Raj
2006
Film
Alludu Seenu
Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
2014
Film
Ghilli
Muthupandi
2004
Film
Santosh Subramaniam
Subramaniam
2008
Film
Indra
Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
2002
Pullakuttikaran
1995
Film
Singh Saab the Great
Bhoodev Singh
2013
Film
Balti
Narrator
2025
Film
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Prakash
2005
Film
Saakshyam
Narrator
2018
Film
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Guru
2006
Film
Vakeel Saab
Nandaji
2021
Film
Inji Iduppazhagi
Size Zero Satyanand
2015
Film
Munna
Kakha
2007
Film
Athiran
Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
2019
Film
Dwaraka
2017
Film
Vasantha Kavya
1996
Film
Vastadu Naa Raju
Narasimha
2011
Film
Rudhramadevi
Prime Minister Siva Devayya
2015
Film
Shaakuntalam
Sarangi
2023
Devara 2
Singappa
Film
Athadu
Anjaneya Prasad IPS
2005
Film
Mrugaraju
2001
Film
I Love You Da
Siddharth
2002
Film
Varsham
Ranga Rao
2004
Film
Album
2002
Film
Mirapakay
Kittu Bhai
2011
Film
Mambattiyan
IG Ranjith
2011
Film
Orange
Abhishek Verma
2010
Film
Nerrukku Ner
Kandaswamy
1997
Film
Venky Mama
Brigadier Vijay Prakash
2019
Film
Purushothamudu
Raghuram
2024
Film
Gajakessari
narrator
2014
Film
Little John
Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
2001
Film
Parijatham
Santhosh
2006
Film
Poikkal Kuthirai
Kathiravan's Father
2022
Film
Narappa
Lawyer Venu Gopal
2021
Film
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Senapathi 'Sena'
2018
Film
Collector Gari Bharya
Gautham
2010
Film
Heart Attack
2014
Film
Bunny
Somaraju
2005
Film
Wanted
2011
Film
Hitler
1997
Film
Ongole Githa
Adikeshavulu
2013
Film
Duet
Sirpy
1994
Film
Balupu
Nanaji
2013
Film
Sollividava
2018
Film
Ponnar Shankar
Manthiappan
2011
Film
Speedunnodu
Veerabhrappa
2016
Film
Stalin
Muddu Krishnayya
2006
Film
Nuvve... Nuvve...
Vishwanath
2002
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
1998
Film
Srirastu Subhamastu
Sirish's Dad
2016
Film
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Film
Murari
Guest Appearance as Jamindar
2001
Film
Mukunda
Jaya Prakash
2014
Film
Josh
Principal
2009
Film
Power
A. K. Mishra
2014
Film
Rakhi
Judge (Guest Appearance)
2006
Film
Dev
Ramalingam
2019
Film
Clap
2022
Film
Viruman
Muthupandi
2022
Film
Idiot
Vipra Narayana
2002
Film
Choodalani Vundi
Mahendra
1998
Father
Film
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
2007
Film
Salaam Venky
Judge
2022
Film
Bhadra
2005
Film
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Film
Badrinath
Guru Bheeshma Narayana
2011
Film
Badri
Nanda
2000
Film
Brindavanam
Bhanu Prasad
2010
Film
Athade Oka Sainyam
Prakash Rao
2004
Series
Guddada Bhootha
Shreenivas
1990
Film
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Balu's Father
2008
Film
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Arnold/ Kadavul
2008
Film
Bodyguard
Varadarajula Naidu
2012
Film
Ko
Chief Minister Yogeswaran
2011
Film
Shourya
2016
Film
Vanamagan
Rajasekhar
2017
Film
Dongala Mutha
Munna Bhai
2011
Film
Shatamanam Bhavati
Raghavaraju
2017
Film
Mithunam
Voice of one of the sons
2012
Film
Sainikudu
Mondi Nani
2006
Film
Policegiri
Nagori Subramaniyam
2013
Film
Saroja
Viswanathan
2008
Film
Guest
Terrorist
2002
Film
En Swasa Kaatre
Guru
1999
Film
Yuvarathnaa
Gurudev Deshmukh
2021
Film
Nakshatram
Parasuramaiah
2017
Film
Aasai
Major Madhavan
1995
Film
Kantri
2008
Film
Thekkekara Superfast
Johnykutty
2004
Film
Rajakumarudu
Dhanunjay
1999
Film
Utsavam
Abhimanyu Narayana
2024
Film
Tropical Heat
Inspector
1993
Film
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Film
Elektra
Abraham / Issac
2010
Film
Thalai Nagaram
ACP Gopinath
2006
Film
Rishi
Policeman
2001
Bobby
Yadagiri
2002
Film
Sei
ACP Suryanarayana
2018
Film
Mozhi
Vijaya Kumar / Viji
2007
Film
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
GV
2001
Film
Thank You
Consultant Rao
2022
Film
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Film
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
2014
Film
Thillu Mullu
Sivagurunathan
2013
Film
Bheema
Chinna
2008
Film
Bhooloham
Moorthi
2015
Film
Sometimes
Krishnamurthy
2017
Film
Ashok
Father of Ashok
2006
Film
Alibhabha
Subramaniam
2008
Film
Jack
Manoj
2025
Film
Ko 2
Yogeeswaran
2016
Film
Raasi
1997
Film
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Manimara
2016
Film
Arjun
Bala Nayakar
2004
Film
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Film
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Satya
1997
Film
Samba
Pasupathi Naidu
2004
Film
Pandhayam
Masanam
2008
Film
Golimaar
2010
Guru Paarvai
Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
1998
Film
Music School
2023
Film
Paramasivan
PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
2006
Film
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Gautham Krishna
2013
Film
Athanokkade
Ram's father
2005
Film
Anwar
DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
2010
Film
Rowthiram
Shiva's Grandfather
2011
Film
V.I.P
Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
1997
Film
Anjaneyulu
2009
Film
Varaal
CM Achuthan Nair
2022
Film
Yaakkai
Sagayam
2017
Malai Malai
2009
Film
Appu
Maharani
2000
Film
Aathi
Aathi's father
2006
Film
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
2000
Film
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Prakash Verma
2009
Film
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Film
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Film
Damarukam
Sambhayya
2012
Film
Khadgam
Amjad
2002
Film
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Prakash Raj
2012
Film
Mr. Airavata
Prathap Kale
2015
Film
Vaanchinathan
Chidhambaram
2001
Film
Richie
Sagayam
2017
Film
Saguni
Boopathi
2012
Film
Aaradugula Bullet
Nithyanand
2021
Film
Engeyum Kadhal
Cameo Appearance
2011
Film
Ayya
Karuppusamy
2005
Vidukathai
Neelakandan
1997
Film
Preethi Prema Pranaya
Dr Ashok
2003
Film
Rainbow
Shyam's Doctor
2008
Film
Pada
N Rajasekharan IAS
2022
Film
Bhageeratha
Venkata Ratnam
2005
Film
Viyabari
Kasi Viswanathan
2007
Film
Anthapuram
Narasimha
1999
Film
The Prince
Surya
1996
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Film
Bachi
2000
Film
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Film
Mass
Durga prasad
2004
Film
Alludu Adhurs
Jaypal Reddy
2021
Film
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Anbalazhagan
2010
Film
Amma Naana Kaavali
1996
Film
Kotigobba 2
Sathya's Father
2016
Film
Thoongaavanam
Vital Rao
2015
Film
Tagore
Suryam
2003
Film
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
Rolex
1997
Film
Indraprastham
Mohan George
1996
Film
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Govindharaj
2018
Film
Vaanam
Rahim
2011
Film
Aarya
Kasi
2007
Thulli Vilayadu
Singam
2013
Film
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Rana Prathap Naidu
2012
Film
Ruler
Veerandranath Tagore
2019
Film
Venghai
Rajalingam
2011
Film
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Film
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Ganga Prasad
1998
Film
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Film
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Film
Andarivaadu
Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
2005
Film
Gaganam
Vishwanath
2011
Film
Isle of the Golden Swan
Film
Bangalore Naatkal
Francis
2016
Film
Abhiyum Naanum
Raghuraman
2008
Film
Traffic Ramasamy
Police Officer
2018
Film
Ammayi Kosam
Anjali's father, train driver
2001
Film
Sivamani
Dattu
2003
Film
Rajjo
Govind Hande
2013
Film
Sneham Kosam
Peddabbayi
1999
Film
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Film
Dil
2003
Film
Saravana
Soundarapandi
2006
Film
Manoharam
2000
Film
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Soundararajan
2017
Film
Achayans
Commissioner Karthikeyan
2017
Film
Lion
2015
Film
Nijam
ACP Raja Narendra
2003
Film
Dhoni
Subramaniam
2012
Film
Premaku Velayera
Venkata Narayana
1999
Film
Nishkarsha
Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
1993
Film
Kanchivaram
Vengadam
2008
Film
Alexander
Ashok
1996
Film
Anukoolakkobba Ganda
1990
Film
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Film
Lockup Death
1994
Moodu Mukkalaata
Paramahamsa
2000
Film
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Raghuveer
2003
Film
Allari Pidugu
2005
Film
Ponniyin Selvan
Guru
2005
Film
Ranna
Sharat Chandra
2015
Film
Dosth
Neelakanda Brahmachari
2001
Film
Seenu
Doctor
1999
Film
Attack
Guru Raj
2016
Film
Vaanavil
Prakash
2000
Film
Chakram
2005
Film
Mayabazar 2016
ACP Ashok
2020
Film
Paththini
1997
Film
Poomani
1996
Aravindhan
Rama Ganapathy
1997
Film
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Film
Khatarnak
Commissioner of Police
2006
Film
Thoranai
Tamizharasan
2009
Film
Jagadam
2007
Film
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Film
Swarnamukhi
Akash
1998
Film
Ajay
Vijay
2006
Film
Love Story 1999
D. K. Bose
1998
Film
Mumbai Mirror
Shetty
2013
Film
Katha
Circle Inspector
2009
Film
Azhagiya Theeye
Aravind
2004
Film
Manithan
Adhiseshan
2016
Film
Subash
Arumugasamy
1996
Film
Gangotri
Neelakantam Naidu
2003
Film
9
Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
2019
Suyetchai MLA
Ilampirai
2006
Film
Poi
2006
Film
Panchamirtham
Ravanan
2008
Film
Perarasu
Ilakiyan
2006
Film
Z
1999
Film
Kadhalagi
2010
Film
Azad
Inspector Salim
2000
Film
Velli Thirai
Kannaiah / Dileep
2008
Film
Giri
Suryaprakash
2004
Sethu Samudhiram
2012
Film
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbu's Father
2002
Film
Chokka Thangam
Sundharam
2003
Film
Agni Siragugal
Film
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Film
Mommaga
1997
Film
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Shart: The Challenge
Nandu
2004
Film
Solla Solla Inikkum
Bhadri Narayanan
2009
Film
Idhaya Thirudan
Mayilravanan
2006
Film
Chamundi
2000
Film
Vathiyar
Easwara Pandian
2006
Film
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Film
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
JK
2004
Film
Yuvatha
2008
Film
Shekar
2022
Film
Veerappu
2007
Film
Jai Simha
Master
2018
Film
Kalki
Prakash
1996
Film
Alli Thandha Vaanam
Prakash
2001
Nila
1994
Film
Yagnam
2004
Naam
Irfan Khan
2003
Film
Bimbisara
Viswanandan Varma
2022
Film
Nagamandala
1997
Film
Kadhal Sadugudu
Chithambaram
2003
Nandhini
1997
Film
Anthahpuram
Narasimha
1998
Film
Lee
Buthiran
2007
Film
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
David
1992
Film
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Prakash
2004
Naya Natvarlal
1998
Film
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Film
Vinodham
1996
Film
Usire
Rudre Gowda
2001
Film
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Gunshot
Prakash
1996
Film
Samudram
Constable Nukaraju
1999
Film
Dhaya
2002
Film
Veerabhadra
2006
Film
Idolle Ramayana
Bhujangiah
2016
Film
Sandhippoma
Vishwa's Father
1998
Film
Ekangi
2002
Sankalpam
Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
1995
Film
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Film
Kunjamminis Hospital
Dr. Chacko
2023
Priyam
Dharma
1996
Magizhchi
Moses
2010
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Uthappa
2010
Aadum Koothu
Zamindar
2006
Film
Un Samayal Arayil
Kalidasan
2014
Film
Harakeya Kuri
1992
Film
Raajadhaani
2011
Film
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Film
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
Sundara Murthy
2004
Film
Ramachari
1991
Film
Chakravarthy
1990
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara
1998
Senthooram
Muthu Manikkam
1998
Film
Gouravam
Pasupathy
2013