Prakash Raj
Acting
- Born:
- 1965-03-26
- Place of birth:
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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
Filmography
They Call Him OG 2
Vāranāsi
Golmaal 5
Drishyam: The Conclusion
Jagamae Sangeetham
Jana Nayagan
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
Dacoit
Kaalidas 2
S. Saraswathi
Seetha Payanam
Champion
Tere Ishk Mein
Balti
They Call Him OG
Retro
Jack
Bagheera
Utsavam
Devara: Part 1
Raayan
Purushothamudu
Satyabhama
Journey
Guntur Kaaram
Kunjamminis Hospital
Music School
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Shaakuntalam
Rangamarthanda
Waltair Veerayya
Varisu
Salaam Venky
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
Varaal
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Thiruchitrambalam
Viruman
Poikkal Kuthirai
Bimbisara
Sita Ramam
Thank You
Rashtra Kavach Om
Major
Shekar
Anantham
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Attack
Clap
Pada
Annaatthe
Enemy
Jai Bhim
Pelli SandaD
Aaradugula Bullet
Navarasa
Narappa
Vakeel Saab
Yuvarathnaa
Alludu Adhurs
Shootout at Alair
Paava Kadhaigal
Special Ops
Mayabazar 2016
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Ruler
Venky Mama
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
Asuran
1st Rank Raju
Maharshi
Athiran
Dev
9
F2: Fun and Frustration
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
Odiyan
Sei
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Goodachari
Saakshyam
Traffic Ramasamy
Mahanati
Bharat Ane Nenu
Rangasthalam
Sollividava
Jai Simha
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Velaikkaran
Candyflip
Richie
Golmaal Again
Raja the Great
Ungarala Rambabu
Nakshatram
Vanamagan
Achayans
Raajakumara
Yaakkai
Dwaraka
Shatamanam Bhavati
Sometimes
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Idolle Ramayana
Kotigobba 2
Srirastu Subhamastu
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Ko 2
Manithan
Attack
Oopiri
Shourya
Speedunnodu
Bangalore Naatkal
Bhooloham
Inji Iduppazhagi
Thoongaavanam
Rudhramadevi
Mr. Airavata
Ranna
Lion
O Kadhal Kanmani
Son of Satyamurthy
Vinavayya Ramayya
Temper
Mukunda
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Power
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
It's Entertainment
Weekend With Ramesh
Alludu Seenu
Un Samayal Arayil
Heropanti
Gajakessari
Race Gurram
Heart Attack
Singh Saab the Great
Rajjo
Zanjeer
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Policegiri
Balupu
Thulli Vilayadu
Thillu Mullu
Gouravam
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Ongole Githa
Mumbai Mirror
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Mithunam
Dabangg 2
Damarukam
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Saguni
Sethu Samudhiram
Dhoni
Bodyguard
Businessman
Solo
Oosaravelli
Dookudu
Mambattiyan
Rowthiram
Singham
Venghai
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
Badrinath
Raajadhaani
Engeyum Kadhal
Vaanam
Ko
Mr. Perfect
Dongala Mutha
Ponnar Shankar
Gaganam
Vastadu Naa Raju
Wanted
Mirapakay
Orange
Elektra
Magizhchi
Collector Gari Bharya
Anwar
Brindavanam
Khaleja
Kadhalagi
Singam
Golimaar
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Katha
Mathiya Chennai
Wanted
Solla Solla Inikkum
Josh
Anjaneyulu
Malai Malai
Thoranai
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Villu
Panchamirtham
Abhiyum Naanum
Yuvatha
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Rainbow
Pandhayam
Saroja
Alibhabha
Dhanam
Kantri
Parugu
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Santosh Subramaniam
Jalsa
Kanchivaram
Velli Thirai
Bheema
Chirutha
Aarya
Veerappu
Munna
Jagadam
Viyabari
Mozhi
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
Lee
Pokkiri
Poi
Rakhi
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Stalin
Khatarnak
Aadum Koothu
Sainikudu
Vathiyar
Perarasu
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Bommarillu
Ashok
Vikramarkudu
Parijatham
Thalai Nagaram
Suyetchai MLA
Ajay
Veerabhadra
Pokiri
Idhaya Thirudan
Saravana
Aathi
Paramasivan
Sivakasi
Bhageeratha
Allari Pidugu
Political Rowdy
Ponniyin Selvan
Athadu
Pandippada
Anniyan
Andarivaadu
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Bhadra
Subash Chandra Bose
Bunny
Chakram
Ayya
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Athanokkade
Mass
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Arjun
Vasool Raja MBBS
Shart: The Challenge
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Azhagiya Theeye
Sri Anjaneyam
Yagnam
Samba
Ghilli
Thekkekara Superfast
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
Athade Oka Sainyam
Khakee
Varsham
Lakshmi Narasimha
Giri
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
Sivamani
Tagore
Naam
Preethi Prema Pranaya
Shambhu
Nijam
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Kadhal Sadugudu
Dil
Gangotri
Juniors
Okkadu
Chokka Thangam
Khadgam
I Love You Da
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Bobby
Nuvve... Nuvve...
Shakti: The Power
Idiot
Guest
Album
Indra
Kannathil Muthamittal
Dhaya
Premaku Swagatam
Ekangi
Premakke Sai
Alli Thandha Vaanam
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Cheppalani Vundhi
Dosth
Bhalevadivi Basu
Ammayi Kosam
Little John
Usire
Murari
Rishi
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
Vaanchinathan
Mrugaraju
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
Chiru Navvuto
Bachi
Vaanavil
Azad
Moodu Mukkalaata
Chinna Chinna Kannile
Manoharam
Chamundi
Badri
Appu
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Samudram
Preminchedi Endukamma
Seenu
Premaku Velayera
Anthapuram
Rajakumarudu
Padayappa
En Swasa Kaatre
Z
Aavide Shyamala
Sneham Kosam
Anthahpuram
Manasichi Choodu
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Guru Paarvai
Preethsod Thappa
Senthooram
Love Story 1999
Choodalani Vundi
Sandhippoma
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara
Swarnamukhi
Naya Natvarlal
Suswagatham
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
Vidukathai
Pelli Chesukundaam
Paththini
Nerrukku Ner
Nandhini
V.I.P
Raasi
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Aravindhan
Iruvar
Minsara Kanavu
Hitler
Mommaga
Nagamandala
Poomani
Kalki
Alexander
Gunshot
Amma Naana Kaavali
Subash
Indraprastham
The Prince
Priyam
Vinodham
Vasantha Kavya
Aasai
Pullakuttikaran
Sankalpam
Bombay
Nila
Lockup Death
Duet
Tropical Heat
Nishkarsha
Harakeya Kuri
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
Jagadeka Veera
Ramachari
Anukoolakkobba Ganda
Chakravarthy
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
Guddada Bhootha
Devara 2
Goodachari 2
Agni Siragugal
Isle of the Golden Swan
The Gambler
Suriya 48
Father