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Prakash Raj

Film Producer / Film Director / Television Presenter | * 03/26/1965 (59) | Bengaluru, Karnataka (India)
Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician. Known for his works in Telugu, Tamil, English, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi-language films, he is the recipient of several accolades, including five National Film Awards, eight Nandi Awards, eight Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and three Vijay Awards. Apart from his mother tongue Kannada, Raj's fluency in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, Tulu and Marathi has placed him among the most sought after actors in Indian cinema. After working in stage shows and television in Kannada for a few years, Raj ventured into films. He made his debut in Tamil cinema through Duet (1994), by K. Balachander, and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In remembrance, he named his production company Duet Movies. A polyglot, he played a variety of roles, most notably as the antagonist and, of late, as a character actor. Prakash, as an actor has won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1998 for Mani Ratnam's ()
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Prakash Raj isa polyglot Indian film actor, film director, producer, thespian and television presenter who is known for his works in the South Indian film industry, and a few Bollywood films.[. After working in the Kannada television industry and Kannada cinema for a few years, he made his debut in Tamil cinema through Duet (1994) by K. Balachander and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In remembrance, he named his production company Duet Movies. Apart from his mother tongue Kannada, Prakash's 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 the antagonist and, of late, as a character actor. Prakash, as an actor has won a 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, a Tamil film directed by Priyadarshan, and as a producer has won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for Puttakkana Highway directed by his long-time theatre friend B.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Romance / Love

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The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him ...

K.G.F: Chapter 2

PG-13

2022 | 3.8/5 | 2h 48min
Action, Crime, Drama
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The father of a grown daughter meets the father of a toddler at a playground and recounts the story of his own relationship with his daughter through the years, including his difficulties with accepti ...

Abhiyum Naanum

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2008 | 4.0/5 | 2h 27min
Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family
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An honest, small town cop is transferred to a big city that is controlled by a crime boss that he had once humiliated. ...

Singham

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2011 | 3.4/5 | 2h 23min
Drama, Action, Crime
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Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality disorder due to which the personalities of a vigilante ...

Anniyan

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2005 | 3.8/5 | 3h 1min
Action, Drama, Thriller
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Awards & Nominations for Prakash Raj

Nandi Awards Filmfare Awards South National Film Award for Best Actor National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Movies with Prakash Raj as Actor(322)

2024 Devara: Part 1
2024 Devara: Part 2
2024 Guntur Kaaram
as villan2023 vidiyum varai kathiru
as Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser2023 Waltair Veerayya
as Sundara Chozhar2023 Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023 Viduthalai: Part I
2023 Agni Siragugal
2023 Sathuranga Vettai 2
2023 Madha Gaja Raja
2023 Shaakuntalam
as Jayaprakash 'JP'2023 Varisu
2023 Kunjamminis Hospital
as Raghava Rao2023 Rangamarthanda
2023 Viduthalai: Part II
2023 Dasara
2023 Voice of Sathyanathan
2023 Music School
as Vijayendra Ingalgi2022 K.G.F: Chapter 2
as Moorty Sahay2022 Rashtra Kavach Om
as Kathiravan's Father2022 Poikkal Kuthirai
as N Rajasekharan IAS2022 Pada
as CM Achuthan Nair2022 Varaal
as Inspector Neelakandan2022 Thiruchitrambalam
as Consultant Rao2022 Thank You
as Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam2022 Attack
as Sundara Chozhar2022 Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 Clap
as Brigadier Y.K. Joshi2022 Sita Ramam
as Muthupandi2022 Viruman
as Sandeep's Father /Unnikrishnan2022 Major
as Viswanandan Varma2022 Bimbisara
as Nithyanand2021 Aaradugula Bullet
as Nandaji2021 Vakeel Saab
as Lawyer Venu Gopal2021 Narappa
as IG Perumalsamy2021 Jai Bhim
as Pattabhi Ramayya2021 Pelli SandaD
as Gurudev Deshmukh2021 Yuvarathnaa
as Paarirajan2021 Enemy
as Nattadurai2021 Annaatthe
as Jaypal Reddy2021 Alludu Adhurs
as Nagendra Reddy2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru
as ACP Ashok2020 Mayabazar 2016
2019 1st Rank Raju
as Dr. Inayat Ali Khan2019 9
as Veerandranath Tagore2019 Ruler
as Ramalingam2019 Dev
as Brigadier Vijay Prakash2019 Venky Mama
as Venugopal Seshadri2019 Asuran
as Dora Swamy Naidu2019 F2: Fun and Frustration
as Rishi's Father2019 Maharshi
as Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair2019 Athiran
as Nagi Reddy2019 N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
2019 Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2018 Sollividava
2018 Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2018 Srinivasa Kalyanam
as Varadarajulu2018 Bharat Ane Nenu
as Aluri Chakrapani2018 Mahanati
as Dakshina Murthy2018 Rangasthalam
as Satya2018 Goodachari
as Police Officer2018 Traffic Ramasamy
as Master2018 Jai Simha
as ACP Suryanarayana2018 Sei
as Govindharaj2018 60 Vayadhu Maaniram
as Narrator2018 Saakshyam
as Senapathi aka Sena2018 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
as Ravunni Menon2018 Odiyan
2017 Dwaraka
2017 Candyflip
as Vasu Reddy2017 Golmaal Again
as Commissioner Karthikeyan2017 Achayans
as Sagayam2017 Richie
as SP Prakash2017 Raja the Great
as Sagayam2017 Yaakkai
2017 Nakshatram
as Rajasekhar2017 Vanamagan
as Raghavaraju2017 Shatamanam Bhavati
as Soundararajan2017 Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
as Jagannath2017 Raajakumara
as Kasi2017 Velaikkaran
as Veerabhrappa2016 Speedunnodu
as Prasad2016 Oopiri
as Francis2016 Bangalore Naatkal
as Sirish's Dad2016 Srirastu Subhamastu
as Sathya's Father2016 Kotigobba 2
2016 Shourya
as Manimara2016 Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
as Guru Raj2016 Attack
as Adhiseshan2016 Manithan
as Yogeeswaran2016 Ko 2
as Krishnamurthy2016 Sometimes
as Bhujangiah2016 Idolle Ramayana
2015 Vinavayya Ramayya
as Moorthi2015 Bhooloham
as Size Zero Satyanand2015 Inji Iduppazhagi
as Ganapathy2015 OK Kanmani
as Satyamurthy2015 Son of Satyamurthy
as Sharat Chandra2015 Ranna
2015 Lion
as Prathap Kale2015 Mr. Airavata
as Mahamantri Shiva Devayya2015 Rudhramadevi
as Vital Rao2015 Thoongaavanam
as Waltair Vasu2015 Temper
2014 Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
as Kalidasan2014 Un Samayal Arayil
as Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)2014 Alludu Seenu
as Jaya Prakash2014 Mukunda
as Guest Appearance2014 Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
as Narrator2014 Gajakessari
as Chowdhary2014 Heropanti
as Bheem Prakash2014 Race Gurram
2014 Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014 Heart Attack
as A. K. Mishra2014 Power
as Karan2014 It's Entertainment
2013 Ongole Githa
as Gautham Krishna2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal
as Sivagurunathan2013 Thillu Mullu
as Nagori Subramaniyam2013 Policegiri
as Govind Hande2013 Rajjo
as Bhoodev Singh2013 Singh Saab the Great
as Teja2013 Zanjeer
as Pasupathy2013 Gouravam
as Nanaji2013 Balupu
as Shetty2013 Mumbai Mirror
as Relangi Mavayya2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
as Army Officer2013 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
as Boopathi2012 Saguni
as Subramaniam2012 Dhoni
as Varadarajula Naidu2012 Bodyguard
as himself2012 Devudu Chesina Manushulu
as Bachcha Bhaiya2012 Dabangg 2
as Voice of one of the sons2012 Mithunam
2012 Sethu Samudhiram
as Jaidev Ghanapuleti2012 Businessman
as Rana Prathap Naidu2012 Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
as Sambhayya2012 Damarukam
as Manthiappan2011 Ponnar Shankar
as Kittu Bhai2011 Mirapakay
as Kabir2011 Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
as Cameo Appearance2011 Engeyum Kadhal
as Shiva's Grandfather2011 Rowthiram
as Rajalingam2011 Venghai
as Munna Bhai2011 Dongala Mutha
as Vishwanath2011 Gaganam
2011 Wanted
as Narasimha2011 Vastadu Naa Raju
as IG Ranjith2011 Mambattiyan
as Shankar Narayana2011 Dookudu
as Maggi's Father2011 Mr. Perfect
as Ajju Bhai2011 Oosaravelli
as Jaikant Shikre2011 Singham
as Naidu2011 Solo
2011 Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
as Rahim2011 Vaanam
as Guru Beeshma Narayana2011 Badrinath
as Chief Minister Yogeswaran2011 Ko
2010 Kadhalagi
as Moses2010 Magizhchi
as Mayil Vaaganam2010 Singam
as Abraham / Issac2010 Elektra
as Anbalazhagan2010 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
as G.K.2010 Khaleja
as Bhanu Prasad2010 Brindaavanam
as Abhishek Verma2010 Orange
as Stalin Manimaran2010 Anwar
2010 Golimaar
as Prakash Verma2009 Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
2009 Anjaneyulu
2009 Malai Malai
as Principal2009 Josh
as Circle Inspector2009 Katha
as Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai2009 Wanted
as Tamizharasan2009 Thoranai
as J.D.2009 Villu
2009 Mathiya Chennai
as Masanam2008 Pandhayam
as Balu's Father2008 Kotha Bangaru Lokam
as Raghuraman2008 Abhiyum Naanum
as Neelakanta2008 Parugu
as Viswanathan2008 Saroja
as Chinna2008 Bheema
as Subramaniam2008 Santosh Subramaniam
as Arnold/ Kadavul2008 Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
as Rammohan Reddy (Indu & Bhagyamati's father)2008 Jalsa
as Subramaniam2008 Alibhabha
as Kannaiah / Dileep2008 Velli Thirai
as Vengadam2008 Kanchivaram
as Shyam's Doctor2008 Rainbow
2008 Kantri
as Kasi Viswanathan2007 Viyabari
as Ali Bhai2007 Pokkiri
as Kasi2007 Aarya
as Buthiran2007 Lee
as Kakha2007 Munna
as Vijay Kumar2007 Mozhi
2007 Jagadam
2007 Chirutha
as Arokiya Raj2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
as Commissioner of Police2006 Khatarnak
as Judge (Guest Appearance)2006 Rakhi
as Zamindar2006 Aadum Koothu
as Mondi Nani2006 Sainikudu
as Father of Ashok2006 Ashok
as ACP Gopinath2006 Thalai Nagaram
as Aathi's father2006 Aathi
2006 Poi
as Mayilravanan2006 Idhaya Thirudan
as Ilakiyan2006 Perarasu
as Dad (Aravind)2006 Bommarillu
as Soundarapandi2006 Saravana
as Ilampirai2006 Suyetchai MLA
as Muddu Krishnayya2006 Stalin
as Vijay2006 Ajay
as PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar2006 Paramasivan
as Ali Bhai2006 Pokiri
as Guru2006 Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006 Veerabhadra
as DGP (Guest Appearance)2006 Vikramarkudu
2005 Bhadra
as Venkata Ratnam2005 Bhageeratha
as Karuppusamy2005 Ayya
as Ram's father2005 Athanokkade
as Pandi Durai2005 Pandippada
2005 Chakram
as Somaraju2005 Bunny
as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad2005 Athadu
2005 Political Rowdy
as DCP Prabhakar2005 Anniyan
as Udhayapaa2005 Sivakasi
as Guru2005 Ponniyin Selvan
as Prakash2005 Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
as Adhi Narayanan2005 Arinthum Ariyamalum
as Aravind2004 Azhagiya Theeye
as Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu2004 Khakee
as Pasupathi Naidu2004 Samba
as Sundara Murthy2004 Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
2004 Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
as Johnykutty2004 Thekkekara Superfast
as Dr. Vishwanathan2004 Vasool Raja MBBS
as Nandu2004 Shart: The Challenge
2004 Yagnam
as Ranga Rao2004 Varsham
as Eshwar2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
as Suryaprakash2004 Giri
as Bala Nayakar2004 Arjun
as Prakash2004 Naa Autograph
as Durga prasad2004 Mass
as Muthupandi2004 Ghilli
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha
as Neelakantham Naidu2003 Gangotri
as ACP Raja Narendra2003 Nijam
as Dattu2003 Sivamani
2003 Juniors
as Chithambaram2003 Kadhal Sadugudu
2003 Chokka Thangam
as Suryam (as Prakashraj)2003 Tagore
as Obul Reddy2003 Okkadu
as Raghuveer2003 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2002 Indra
as Sharpshooter2002 Shakti: The Power
as Amjad2002 Khadgam
as Vipra Narayana2002 Idiot
2002 Premaku Swagatam
2002 Dhaya
as Yadagiri2002 Bobby
as Viswanath2002 Nuvve... Nuvve...
as Herold Vikramsinghe2002 Kannathil Muthamittal
as Terrorist2002 Guest
as Guest Appearance as Jamindar2001 Murari
as Neelakanda Brahmachari2001 Dost
as Policeman2001 Rishi
2001 Alli Thandha Vaanam
as Srinivasa Murthy2001 Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001 Cheppalani Vundhi
2001 Vaanchinathan
as Kala Bhairav2001 Little John
2001 Mrugaraju
as Anjali's father, train driver2001 Ammayi Kosam
2001 Bhalevadivi Basu
as Paramahamsa2000 Moodu Mukkalaata
2000 Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
as Prakash2000 Vaanavil
2000 Manoharam
as Nanda2000 Badri
as Inspector Salim2000 Azaad
2000 Chiru Navvutho
2000 Bachi
1999 Preminchedi Endukamma
as Peddabbayi1999 Sneham Kosam
as Guru1999 En Swasa Kaatre
as Police Officer Subramaniam (Special Appearance)1999 Padayappa
as Venkata Narayana1999 Premaku Velayera
as Narasimha1999 Anthapuram
1999 Z
1998 Choodalani Vundi
as Narasimha1998 Anthahpuram
1998 Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
as Akash1998 Swarnamukhi
as Vishwa's Father1998 Sandhippoma
1998 Yaare Neenu Cheluve
as Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)1997 V.I.P
1997 Mommaga
as Kandaswamy1997 Nerrukku Ner
as Satya1997 Oru Yaatra Mozhi
as Tamil Selvam1997 Iruvar
as Rama Ganapathy1997 Aravindhan
as Jaipal1997 Minsara Kanavu
1997 Nagamandala
1997 Pelli Chesukundaam
as Mohan George1996 Indraprastham
1996 Alexander
as Prakash1996 Kalki
1996 Vinodham
as Surya1996 The Prince
1996 Poomani
as Kumar1995 Bombay
as Major Madhavan1995 Aasai
as Sirpy1994 Duet
as Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh1993 Nishkarsha
as Inspector1993 Tropical Heat

TV Shows/Series with Prakash Raj as Actor(5)

as SKS Moorthy2022 Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
as Elder Venkatesan2022 Anantham
as Sivaraman2021 Navarasa
as DSP Suryanarayana2020 Shootout at Alair
as himself2014 Weekend With Ramesh

Movies with Prakash Raj as Crew(19)

Directing/Director2022 Tadka
Directing/Director2016 Idolle Ramayana
Production/Producer2016 Idolle Ramayana
Writing/Screenplay2016 Idolle Ramayana
Directing/Director2014 Un Samayal Arayil
Production/Producer2014 Un Samayal Arayil
Writing/Screenplay2014 Un Samayal Arayil
Production/Producer2013 Gouravam
Directing/Director2012 Dhoni
Writing/Screenplay2012 Dhoni
Production/Producer2012 Mayilu
Production/Producer2011 Gaganam
Production/Producer2010 Inidhu Inidhu
Production/Producer2008 Abhiyum Naanum
Production/Producer2008 Velli Thirai
Production/Producer2007 Mozhi
Production/Producer2006 Poi
Production/Producer2005 Kanda Naal Mudhal
Production/Producer2004 Azhagiya Theeye

Additional Information

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Citizenship: India
Born: Friday, 03/26 1965 (March) in Bengaluru, Karnataka (India) (current age: 59 years + 25 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: Hindi (HI), Kannada (KN), Malayalam (ML), Marathi (MR), Tamil (TA), Telugu (TE), Tulu
Educated at: St. Joseph's Indian High School, St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Bangalore, St Joseph's College, Bengaluru
Spouses (current/former): Lalitha Kumari, Pony Verma
Other names for Prakash Raj (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Prakashraj"
"प्रकाश राज"
"பிரகாஷ் ராஜ்"
"ప్రకాష్ రాజ్"
Prakash Raj frequently works together with these people:
Brahmanandam (64x, Actor)
Nassar (46x, Actor)
Tanikella Bharani (45x, Actor)
M. S. Narayana (41x, Actor)
Puri Jagannadh (38x, Crew)
Mani Sharma (36x, Crew)
Devi Sri Prasad (33x, Crew)
Ali Basha (33x, Actor)
Raghu Babu (32x, Actor)
Kota Srinivasa Rao (31x, Actor)
Brahmaji (31x, Actor)
V. Priya (4x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:2668, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/11/2024