Prakash Raj

Actor · Born March 26, 1965 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Highest rated as cast or director

Jai Bhim

87

Jai Bhim

2021

Mahanati

87

Mahanati

2018

Rangasthalam

85

Rangasthalam

2018

Special Ops

84

Special Ops

2020 · 2 Seasons

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

84

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav

2001

Thiruchitrambalam

83

Thiruchitrambalam

2022

Prakash Raj's 5 titles from the 2000s have a median Balasaur Score of 79, led by Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (84) and Okkadu (79), against 72 for those from the 2010s.

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.

Acted in 392

2020s

2028
They Call Him OG 2
Sathya Dada
2027
Vāranāsi
Movie · Adventure · Action
Golmaal 5
Vasu Reddy
2026
Father
Movie
Drishyam: The Conclusion
Public Prosecutor Indrajith Shetty
89
Jagamae Sangeetham
Shastri · 8 episodes
Jana Nayagan
Roja Rangasamy
33
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
S. K. S. Moorthy
Dacoit
Solomon
73
Kaalidas 2
Advocate Natraj
S. Saraswathi
Ramanujam
Seetha Payanam
Movie
2025
Champion
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Tere Ishk Mein
Raghav Gurrukkal
51
They Call Him OG
Satya Dada
Retro
Dharmendran
63
Jack
Manoj
49
2024
Bagheera
Guru
63
Utsavam
Abhimanyu Narayana
Devara: Part 1
Singappa
55
Raayan
R. Sargunam
64
Purushothamudu
Raghuram
Satyabhama
Joseph Raj
Journey
TV
Guntur Kaaram
Venkata Swamy
53
2023
Kunjamminis Hospital
Dr. Chacko
Music School
Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Sundara Chozhar
74
Shaakuntalam
Sarangi
Rangamarthanda
'Ranga Marthanda' Raghava Rao
Waltair Veerayya
Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
64
Varisu
Jayaprakash 'JP'
56
2022
Salaam Venky
Judge
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
SKS Moorthy · 8 episodes
Varaal
CM Achuthan Nair
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Sundara Chozhar
78
Thiruchitrambalam
Inspector Neelakandan
83
Viruman
Muthupandi
Poikkal Kuthirai
Kathiravan's Father
Bimbisara
Viswanandan Varma
Sita Ramam
Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
84
Thank You
Consultant Rao
Rashtra Kavach Om
Moorty Sahay
35
Major
Unnikrishnan
77
Shekar
Movie
Anantham
Elder Venkatesan · 8 episodes
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Vijayendra Ingalgi
72
Attack
Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
63
Clap
Movie
Pada
N Rajasekharan IAS
2021
Annaatthe
Nattadurai
42
Enemy
Paarirajan
Jai Bhim
Perumalsamy
87
Pelli SandaD
Pattabhi Ramayya
Aaradugula Bullet
Nithyanand
Navarasa
Sivaraman · 1 episode
57
Narappa
Lawyer Venu Gopal
Vakeel Saab
Nandaji
68
Yuvarathnaa
Gurudev Deshmukh
Alludu Adhurs
Jaypal Reddy
2020
Shootout at Alair
DSP Suryanarayana · 8 episodes
Paava Kadhaigal
Janakiraman · 1 episode
79
Special Ops
Subramanyam · 7 episodes
84
Mayabazar 2016
ACP Ashok
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Nagendra Reddy
58

2010s

2019
Ruler
Veerandranath Tagore
Venky Mama
Brigadier Vijay Prakash
51
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
Movie
Asuran
Venugopal Seshadri
82
1st Rank Raju
Movie
Maharshi
Rishi's Father
70
Athiran
Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Dev
Ramalingam
9
Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
F2: Fun and Frustration
Dora Swamy Naidu
59
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
Nagi Reddy
56
2018
Odiyan
Ravunni Menon
Sei
ACP Suryanarayana
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Viswanath
69
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Senapathi 'Sena'
73
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Govindharaj
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Movie · Drama · Family
59
Goodachari
Sathya
76
Traffic Ramasamy
Police Officer
Mahanati
Aluri Chakrapani
87
Bharat Ane Nenu
Varadarajulu
76
Rangasthalam
Dakshina Murthy
85
Sollividava
Movie
Jai Simha
Master
2017
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Soundararajan
Velaikkaran
Kasi
71
Candyflip
Movie
Richie
Sagayam
Golmaal Again
Vasu Reddy
51
Raja the Great
SP Prakash
62
Ungarala Rambabu
Movie
Nakshatram
Parasuramaiah
Vanamagan
Rajasekhar
Achayans
Commissioner Karthikeyan
Raajakumara
Jagannath
Yaakkai
Sagayam
Dwaraka
Movie
Shatamanam Bhavati
Raghavaraju
68
Sometimes
Krishnamurthy
72
2016
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
Movie
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Manimara
Idolle Ramayana
Bhujangiah
Kotigobba 2
Sathya's Father
Srirastu Subhamastu
Sirish's Dad
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Movie
Ko 2
Yogeeswaran
Manithan
Adhiseshan
Attack
Guru Raj
Oopiri
Prasad
Shourya
Movie
Speedunnodu
Veerabhrappa
Bangalore Naatkal
Francis
2015
Bhooloham
Moorthi
Inji Iduppazhagi
Size Zero Satyanand
Thoongaavanam
Vital Rao
Rudhramadevi
Prime Minister Siva Devayya
55
Mr. Airavata
Prathap Kale
Ranna
Sharat Chandra
Lion
Movie
O Kadhal Kanmani
Ganapathy Iyer
Son of Satyamurthy
Satyamurthy
70
Vinavayya Ramayya
Movie
Temper
Waltair Vasu
2014
Mukunda
Jaya Prakash
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
Movie
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Balaraju
Power
A. K. Mishra
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
It's Entertainment
Karan Singh Johari
Alludu Seenu
Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Un Samayal Arayil
Kalidasan
Heropanti
Chowdhary
Race Gurram
Bheem Prakash
Heart Attack
Movie
2013
Singh Saab the Great
Bhoodev Singh
Rajjo
Govind Hande
Zanjeer
Teja
37
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Army Officer
79
Policegiri
Nagori Subramaniyam
Balupu
Nanaji
Thillu Mullu
Sivagurunathan
Gouravam
Pasupathy
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Gautham Krishna
Ongole Githa
Adikeshavulu
Mumbai Mirror
Shetty
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Relangi Mavayya
74
2012
Mithunam
Voice of one of the sons
Dabangg 2
Bachcha Bhaiya
44
Damarukam
Sambhayya
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Rana Prathap Naidu
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Prakash Raj
Saguni
Boopathi
Dhoni
Subramaniam
Bodyguard
Varadarajula Naidu
Businessman
Jaidev Ghanapuleti
72
2011
Solo
Raghupathi Naidu
Oosaravelli
Ajju Bhai
62
Dookudu
Shankar Narayana
72
Mambattiyan
IG Ranjith
Rowthiram
Shiva's Grandfather
Singham
Jaikant Shikre
Venghai
Rajalingam
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Kabir
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
Movie
Badrinath
Guru Bheeshma Narayana
Raajadhaani
Movie
Engeyum Kadhal
Cameo Appearance
Vaanam
Rahim
Ko
Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Mr. Perfect
Maggi's Father
Dongala Mutha
Munna Bhai
Ponnar Shankar
Manthiappan
Gaganam
Vishwanath
70
Vastadu Naa Raju
Narasimha
Wanted
Movie
Mirapakay
Kittu Bhai
61
2010
Orange
Abhishek Verma
Elektra
Abraham / Issac
Collector Gari Bharya
Gautham
Anwar
DIG Stalin Manimaran IPS
Brindavanam
Bhanu Prasad
Khaleja
Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
75
Kadhalagi
Movie
Singam
Mayil Vaaganam
Golimaar
Movie
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Anbalazhagan

2000s

1990s

No release date

Goodachari 2
Tuti Shah
Agni Siragugal
Movie
Isle of the Golden Swan
Movie
Suriya 48
Movie

Produced 13

2020s

2022
Tadka
Producer
67

2010s

2016
Idolle Ramayana
Producer
2014
Un Samayal Arayil
Producer
2013
Gouravam
Producer
2011
Gaganam
Producer
70
2010
Inidhu Inidhu
Producer

2000s

2008
Abhiyum Naanum
Producer
Velli Thirai
Producer
2007
Mozhi
Producer
2006
Poi
Producer
2005
Kanda Naal Mudhal
Producer
2004
Azhagiya Theeye
Producer
2003
Naam
Producer

Directed 4

2020s

2022
Tadka
Director
67

2010s

2016
Idolle Ramayana
Director
2014
Un Samayal Arayil
Director
2012
Dhoni
Director

Wrote 3

2010s

2016
Idolle Ramayana
Screenplay
2014
Un Samayal Arayil
Screenplay
2012
Dhoni
Screenplay

Appearances4

2020s

2025
Balti
Narrator

2010s

2018
Saakshyam
Narrator
2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself · 2 episodes
Gajakessari
narrator