Prakash Raj
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.
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Films (418)
They Call Him OG 2
2028 · Sathya Dada
Vāranāsi
2027
Golmaal 5
2027 · Vasu Reddy
Father
2026
Drishyam: The Conclusion
2026 · Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
Jana Nayagan
2026 · Roja Rangasamy
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
2026 · S. K. S. Moorthy
Dacoit
2026 · Solomon
Kaalidas 2
2026 · Advocate Natraj
S. Saraswathi
2026 · Ramanujam
Seetha Payanam
2026
Champion
2025 · Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Tere Ishk Mein
2025 · Raghav Gurrukkal
Balti
2025 · Narrator
They Call Him OG
2025 · Satya Dada
RETRO
2025 · Dharmendran
Jack
2025 · Manoj
Bagheera
2024 · Guru
Utsavam
2024 · Abhimanyu Narayana
Devara: Partie 1
2024 · Singappa
Raayan
2024 · R. Sargunam
Purushothamudu
2024 · Raghuram
Satyabhama
2024 · Joseph Raj
Guntur Kaaram
2024 · Venkata Swamy
Kunjamminis Hospital
2023 · Dr. Chacko
Music School
2023
PS 2 - Ponniyin Selvan Partie 2
2023 · Sundara Chozhar
Shaakuntalam
2023 · Sarangi
Rangamarthanda
2023 · 'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
Waltair Veerayya
2023 · Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
Varisu
2023 · Jayaprakash 'JP'
Salaam Venky
2022 · Judge
Tadka
2022 · Director, Producer
Varaal
2022 · CM Achuthan Nair
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 · Sundara Chozhar
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · Inspector Neelakandan
Viruman
2022 · Muthupandi
Poikkal Kuthirai
2022 · Kathiravan's Father
Bimbisara
2022 · Viswanandan Varma
Sita Ramam
2022 · Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
Thank You
2022 · Consultant Rao
Rashtra Kavach Om
2022 · Moorty Sahay
Major
2022 · Unnikrishnan
Shekar
2022
K.G.F : Chapter 2
2022 · Vijayendra Ingalgi
Misión Ataque
2022 · Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
Clap
2022
Pada
2022 · N Rajasekharan IAS
Annaatthe
2021 · Nattadurai
Enemy
2021 · Paarirajan
Jai Bhim
2021 · Perumalsamy
Pelli SandaD
2021 · Pattabhi Ramayya
Aaradugula Bullet
2021 · Nithyanand
Narappa
2021 · Lawyer Venu Gopal
Vakeel Saab
2021 · Nandaji
Yuvarathnaa (Kannada)
2021 · Gurudev Deshmukh
Alludu Adhurs
2021 · Jaypal Reddy
Mayabazar 2016
2020 · ACP Ashok
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020 · Nagendra Reddy
Ruler
2019 · Veerandranath Tagore
Venky Mama
2019 · Brigadier Vijay Prakash
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Asuran
2019 · Venugopal Seshadri
1st Rank Raju
2019
Maharshi
2019 · Rishi's Father
Athiran
2019 · Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Dev
2019 · Ramalingam
9
2019 · Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
F2: Fun and Frustration
2019 · Dora Swamy Naidu
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
2019 · Nagi Reddy
Odiyan
2018 · Ravunni Menon
Sei
2018 · ACP Suryanarayana
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2018 · Viswanath
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018 · Senapathi 'Sena'
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
2018 · Govindharaj
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Goodachari
2018 · Sathya
Saakshyam
2018 · Narrator
Traffic Ramasamy
2018 · Police Officer
Mahanati
2018 · Aluri Chakrapani
Bharat Ane Nenu
2018 · Varadarajulu
Rangasthalam
2018 · Dakshina Murthy
Sollividava
2018
Jai Simha
2018 · Master
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017 · Soundararajan
Velaikkaran
2017 · Kasi
Candyflip
2017
Richie
2017 · Sagayam
Golmaal Again
2017 · Vasu Reddy
Raja the Great
2017 · SP Prakash
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Nakshatram
2017 · Parasuramaiah
Vanamagan
2017 · Rajasekhar
Achayans
2017 · Commissioner Karthikeyan
Raajakumara
2017 · Jagannath
Yaakkai
2017 · Sagayam
Dwaraka
2017
Shatamanam Bhavati
2017 · Raghavaraju
Sometimes
2017 · Krishnamurthy
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2016 · Manimara
Idolle Ramayana
2016 · Bhujangiah, Producer, Director, Screenplay
Kotigobba 2
2016 · Sathya's Father
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016 · Sirish's Dad
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Ko 2
2016 · Yogeeswaran
Manithan
2016 · Adhiseshan
Attack
2016 · Guru Raj
Tozha,Mon ami
2016 · Prasad
Shourya
2016
Speedunnodu
2016 · Veerabhrappa
Bangalore Naatkal
2016 · Francis
Bhooloham
2015 · Moorthi
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015 · Size Zero Satyanand
Thoongaavanam
2015 · Vital Rao
Rudhramadevi
2015 · Prime Minister Siva Devayya
Mr. Airavata
2015 · Prathap Kale
Ranna
2015 · Sharat Chandra
Lion
2015
Ok Kanmani - Ô ma chérie d’amour
2015 · Ganapathy Iyer
Son of Satyamurthy
2015 · Satyamurthy
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Temper
2015 · Waltair Vasu
Mukunda
2014 · Jaya Prakash
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014 · Balaraju
Power
2014 · A. K. Mishra
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014 · Guest Appearance
It's Entertainment
2014 · Karan Singh Johari
Alludu Seenu
2014 · Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Un Samayal Arayil
2014 · Kalidasan, Producer, Director, Screenplay
Heropanti
2014 · Chowdhary
Gajakessari
2014 · narrator
Race Gurram
2014 · Bheem Prakash
Heart Attack
2014
Singh Saab the Great
2013 · Bhoodev Singh
Rajjo
2013 · Govind Hande
Zanjeer
2013 · Teja
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013 · Army Officer
Policegiri
2013 · Nagori Subramaniyam
Balupu
2013 · Nanaji
Thulli Vilayadu
2013 · Singam
Thillu Mullu
2013 · Sivagurunathan
Gouravam
2013 · Pasupathy, Producer
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
2013 · Gautham Krishna
Ongole Githa
2013 · Adikeshavulu
Mumbai Mirror
2013 · Shetty
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013 · Relangi Mavayya
Mithunam
2012 · Voice of one of the sons
Dabangg 2
2012 · Bachcha Bhaiya
Damarukam
2012 · Sambhayya
Mayilu
2012 · Producer
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012 · Rana Prathap Naidu
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
2012 · Prakash Raj
Saguni
2012 · Boopathi
Sethu Samudhiram
2012
Dhoni
2012 · Subramaniam, Director, Screenplay
Bodyguard
2012 · Varadarajula Naidu
Businessman
2012 · Jaidev Ghanapuleti
Solo
2011 · Raghupathi Naidu
Oosaravelli
2011 · Ajju Bhai
Dookudu
2011 · Shankar Narayana
Mambattiyan
2011 · IG Ranjith
Rowthiram
2011 · Shiva's Grandfather
Singham
2011 · Jaikant Shikre
Venghai
2011 · Rajalingam
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
2011 · Kabir
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Badrinath
2011 · Guru Bheeshma Narayana
Raajadhaani
2011
Engeyum Kadhal
2011 · Cameo Appearance
Vaanam
2011 · Rahim
Ko
2011 · Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Mr. Perfect
2011 · Maggi's Father
Dongala Mutha
2011 · Munna Bhai
Ponnar Shankar
2011 · Manthiappan
Gaganam
2011 · Vishwanath, Producer
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011 · Narasimha
Wanted
2011
Mirapakay
2011 · Kittu Bhai
Orange
2010 · Abhishek Verma
Elektra
2010 · Abraham / Issac
Magizhchi
2010 · Moses
Collector Gari Bharya
2010 · Gautham
Anwar
2010 · DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
Brindavanam
2010 · Bhanu Prasad
Khaleja
2010 · Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Inidhu Inidhu
2010 · Producer
Kadhalagi
2010
Singam
2010 · Mayil Vaaganam
Golimaar
2010
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
2010 · Uthappa, Director
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
2010 · Anbalazhagan
Katha
2009 · Circle Inspector
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Wanted : Choisis ton destin
2009 · Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
Solla Solla Inikkum
2009 · Bhadri Narayanan
Josh
2009 · Principal
Anjaneyulu
2009
Malai Malai
2009 · Essaki
Thoranai
2009 · Tamizharasan
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
2009 · Prakash Verma
Villu
2009 · J.D.
Panchamirtham
2008 · Ravanan
Abhiyum Naanum
2008 · Raghuraman, Producer
Yuvatha
2008
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2008 · Balu's Father
Rainbow
2008 · Shyam's Doctor
Pandhayam
2008 · Masanam
Saroja
2008 · Viswanathan
Alibhabha
2008 · Subramaniam
Dhanam
2008
Kantri
2008
Parugu
2008 · Neelakanta
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008 · Arnold/ Kadavul
Santosh Subramaniam
2008 · Subramaniam
Jalsa
2008 · Rammohan Reddy
Kanchivaram
2008 · Vengadam
Velli Thirai
2008 · Kannaiah / Dileep, Producer
Bheema
2008 · Chinna
Chirutha
2007
Aarya
2007 · Kasi
Veerappu
2007
Munna
2007 · Kakha
Jagadam
2007
Viyabari
2007 · Kasi Viswanathan
Mozhi
2007 · Vijaya Kumar / Viji, Producer
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
2007
Lee
2007 · Buthiran
Pokkiri
2007 · Ali Bhai
Poi
2006 · Producer
Rakhi
2006 · Judge (Guest Appearance)
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006 · Guru
Stalin
2006 · Muddu Krishnayya
Khatarnak
2006 · Commissioner of Police
Aadum Koothu
2006 · Zamindar
Sainikudu
2006 · Mondi Nani
Vathiyar
2006 · Easwara Pandian
Perarasu
2006 · Ilakiyan
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006 · Arokiya Raj
Bommarillu
2006 · Siddhu's Father
Ashok
2006 · Father of Ashok
Vikramarkudu
2006 · DGP
Parijatham
2006 · Santhosh
Thalai Nagaram
2006 · ACP Gopinath
Suyetchai MLA
2006 · Ilampirai
Ajay
2006 · Vijay
Veerabhadra
2006
Pokiri
2006 · Ali Bhai
Idhaya Thirudan
2006 · Mayilravanan
Saravana
2006 · Soundarapandi
Aathi
2006 · Aathi's father
Paramasivan
2006 · PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
Kanda Naal Mudhal
2005 · Producer
Sivakasi
2005 · Udhayapaa
Bhageeratha
2005 · Venkata Ratnam
Allari Pidugu
2005
Political Rowdy
2005 · Pandu
Ponniyin Selvan
2005 · Guru
Athadu
2005 · Anjaneya Prasad IPS
Pandippada
2005 · Pandi Durai
Anniyan
2005 · DCP Prabhakar
Andarivaadu
2005 · Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
Arinthum Ariyamalum
2005 · Adhi Narayanan
Bhadra
2005
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Bunny
2005 · Somaraju
Chakram
2005 · Peddi Reddy
Ayya
2005 · Karuppusamy
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005 · Prakash
Athanokkade
2005 · Ram's father
Mass
2004 · Durga prasad
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
2004 · JK
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
2004 · Eshwar
Arjun
2004 · Bala Nayakar
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004 · Dr. Vishwanathan
Shart: The Challenge
2004 · Nandu
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
2004 · Prakash
Azhagiya Theeye
2004 · Aravind, Producer
Sri Anjaneyam
2004 · Anji's father
Yagnam
2004
Samba
2004 · Pasupathi Naidu
Ghilli
2004 · Muthupandi
Thekkekara Superfast
2004 · Johnykutty
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
2004 · Prakash Rao
Khakee
2004 · Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
Varsham
2004 · Ranga Rao
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Giri
2004 · Suryaprakash
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
2004 · Sundara Murthy
Sivamani
2003 · Dattu
Tagore
2003 · Suryam
Naam
2003 · Irfan Khan, Producer
Preethi Prema Pranaya
2003 · Dr Ashok
Shambhu
2003
Nijam
2003 · ACP Raja Narendra
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2003 · Raghuveer
Kadhal Sadugudu
2003 · Chithambaram
Dil
2003
Gangotri
2003 · Neelakantam Naidu
Juniors
2003
Okkadu
2003 · Obul Reddy
Chokka Thangam
2003 · Sundharam
Khadgam
2002 · Amjad
I Love You Da
2002 · Siddharth
Kadhal Azhivathillai
2002 · Simbu's Father
Bobby
2002 · Yadagiri
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002 · Vishwanath
Shakti
2002 · Sharpshooter
Idiot
2002 · Vipra Narayana
Guest
2002 · Terrorist
Album
2002
Indra
2002 · Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
Un baiser sur la joue
2002 · Harold Wickramsinghe
Dhaya
2002
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Ekangi
2002
Premakke Sai
2001
Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001 · Prakash
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001 · Srinivasa Murthy
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Dosth
2001 · Neelakanda Brahmachari
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Ammayi Kosam
2001 · Anjali's father, train driver
Little John
2001 · Kaala Bhairavan (Kala Bhairav)
Usire
2001 · Rudre Gowda
Murari
2001 · Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Rishi
2001 · Policeman
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
2001 · GV
Vaanchinathan
2001 · Chidhambaram
Mrugaraju
2001
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
2000 · 'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Bachi
2000
Vaanavil
2000 · Prakash
Azad
2000 · Inspector Salim
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000 · Paramahamsa
Chinna Chinna Kannile
2000 · Sabesan
Manoharam
2000
Chamundi
2000
Badri
2000 · Nanda
Appu
2000 · Maharani
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Samudram
1999 · Constable Nukaraju
Preminchedi Endukamma
1999 · Jagan
Seenu
1999 · Doctor
Premaku Velayera
1999 · Venkata Narayana
Anthapuram
1999 · Narasimha
Rajakumarudu
1999 · Dhanunjay
Padayappa
1999 · Police Officer
En Swasa Kaatre
1999 · Guru
Z
1999
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Sneham Kosam
1999 · Peddabbayi
Anthahpuram
1998 · Narasimha
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Shanti Shanti Shanti
1998 · Ganga Prasad
Guru Paarvai
1998 · Guru Moorthi / Mahendra Boopathi
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Senthooram
1998 · Muthu Manikkam
Love Story 1999
1998 · D. K. Bose
Choodalani Vundi
1998 · Mahendra
Sandhippoma
1998 · Vishwa's Father
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara
1998
Swarnamukhi
1998 · Akash
Naya Natvarlal
1998
Suswagatham
1998
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
1998
Vidukathai
1997 · Neelakandan
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Paththini
1997
Nerrukku Ner
1997 · Kandaswamy
Nandhini
1997 · Prakash
V.I.P
1997 · Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
Raasi
1997
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
1997 · Rolex
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997 · Satya
Aravindhan
1997 · Rama Ganapathy
Iruvar
1997 · Tamil Selvam
Minsara Kanavu
1997 · Jaipal
Hitler
1997
Mommaga
1997
Nagamandala
1997
Poomani
1996
Kalki
1996 · Prakash
Alexander
1996 · Ashok
Gunshot
1996 · Prakash
Amma Naana Kaavali
1996
Subash
1996 · Arumugasamy
Indraprastham
1996 · Mohan George
The Prince
1996 · Surya
Priyam
1996 · Dharma
Vinodham
1996
Vasantha Kavya
1996
Aasai
1995 · Major Madhavan
Pullakuttikaran
1995
Sankalpam
1995 · Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
Bombay
1995 · Kumar
Nila
1994
Lockup Death
1994
Duet
1994 · Sirpy
Tropical Heat
1993 · Inspector
Nishkarsha
1993 · Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
Harakeya Kuri
1992
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
1992 · David
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Ramachari
1991
Anukoolakkobba Ganda
1990
Chakravarthy
1990
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Devara 2
· Singappa
Goodachari 2
· Tuti Shah
Agni Siragugal
Isle of the Golden Swan
The Gambler
Suriya 48
Séries (10)
Jagamae Sangeetham
2026 · Shastri
Journey
2024
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
2022 · SKS Moorthy
Anantham
2022 · Elder Venkatesan
Navarasa : neuf émotions
2021 · Sivaraman
Shootout at Alair
2020 · DSP Suryanarayana
Histoires d'honneur
2020 · Janakiraman
Special Ops
2020 · Subramanyam
Weekend With Ramesh
2014 · Himself
Guddada Bhootha
1990 · Shreenivas