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Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj, born Prakash Rai on 26 March 1965 in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a prolific Indian actor, director, producer, television presenter and politician renowned for his versatility across the South Indian film industries and Bollywood. A true polyglot, he fluently speaks Tulu, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, English and Marathi, which has enabled him to perform in over 300 films spanning Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and English languages. After completing his education at St. Joseph's College of Commerce, he began his artistic journey with street‑theatre performances and Kannada television serials, earning acclaim for his powerful dialogue delivery. His cinematic breakthrough came with K. Balachander’s Duet (1994), after which he adopted the screen surname “Raj”. Since then, he has amassed a remarkable collection of awards, including five National Film Awards—Best Supporting Actor for Iruvar (1997), a Special Mention for Antahpuram (1998), and Best Actor for Kanchivaram (2007)—as well as numerous state and Filmfare honors.
Beyond acting, Prakash Raj has made significant contributions as a filmmaker and producer, founding Duet Movies and delivering successful productions such as Puttakkana Highway (National Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada) and the multilingual hits Oggarane and Ulavacharu Biryani. He has also ventured into direction with Naanu Nanna Kanasu and Dhoni. A vocal social activist, he entered politics after the tragic assassination of journalist Gauri Lankesh, contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha election as an independent from Bengaluru Central. His personal life includes marriages to actress Lalitha Kumari (1994–2009) and choreographer Pony Verma (2010‑present), and four children. Known for his principled stance on artistic integrity, Prakash Raj continues to be a respected and influential figure in Indian cinema.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Prakash Rai
Born: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Citizenship: Indian
Birthday: March 26, 1965
Occupations: Actor, film producer, director, television presenter, politician
Years Active: 1986-present
Children: 4
Spouses: Lalitha Kumari, Pony Verma
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Movies Featuring Prakash Raj
Sometimes
Major
Devara Part 1
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Golimaar
Anwar
Wanted
Ponnar Shankar
Dongala Mutha
Mr. Perfect
Ko
Vaanam
Badrinath
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Venghai
Rowthiram
Dhoni
Saguni
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Mithunam
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Gouravam
Balupu
Policegiri
Zanjeer
Singh Saab the Great
Brindavanam
Vastadu Naa Raju
Gaganam
Mambattiyan
Damarukam
Race Gurram
Gajakessari
Heropanti
Un Samayal Arayil
Power
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Elektra
Raajadhaani
Dookudu
Khaleja
Mirapakay
Businessman
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Alludu Seenu
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
Orange
Oosaravelli
Heart Attack
Temper
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Son of Satyamurthy
O Kadhal Kanmani
Engeyum Kadhal
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Thillu Mullu
Thoofan
It’s Entertainment
Mr. Airavata
Thoongaavanam
Inji Iduppazhagi
Speedunnodu
Shourya
Attack
Manithan
Ko 2
Srirastu Subhamastu
Kotigobba 2
Idolle Ramayana
Shatamanam Bhavati
Raajakumara
Vanamagan
Golmaal Again
Richie
Candyflip
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Jai Simha
Rangasthalam
Saakshyam
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Ongole Githa
Rudhramadevi
Bangalore Naatkal
Oopiri
Achayans
Ungarala Rambabu
Velaikkaran
Bharat Ane Nenu
Mahanati
Traffic Ramasamy
Goodachari
Mukunda
Dwaraka
Yaakkai
Nakshatram
Raja the Great
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Sei
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
9
Dev
1st Rank Raju
Ruler
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Appu
Azaad
Chiru Navvuto
Bachi
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
Mrugaraju
Little John
Bhalevadivi Basu
Dost
Bhooloham
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Odiyan
F2: Fun and Frustration
Maharshi
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Athiran
Asuran
Badri
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
Murari
Rishi
Alli Thandha Vaanam
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Shakti: The Power
Nuvve… Nuvve…
Khadgam
Kadhal Sadugudu
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
Varsham
Khakee
Athade Oka Sainyam
Thekkekara Superfast
Samba
Yagnam
Shart: The Challenge
Vasool Raja MBBS
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Mass
Venky Mama
Vaanchinathan
Indra
Idiot
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Nijam
Sivamani
Arjun
Athanokkade
Ayya
Bunny
Bhadra
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Sivakasi
Veerabhadra
Parijatham
Vikramarkudu
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Vathiyar
Stalin
Khatarnak
Pokkiri
Viyabari
Jagadam
Aarya
Chirutha
Premaku Swagatam
Okkadu
Gangotri
Tagore
Lakshmi Narasimha
Giri
Subash Chandra Bose
Andarivaadu
Athadu
Bhageeratha
Kannathil Muthamittal
Ghilli
Azhagiya Theeye
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Chakram
Anniyan
Ponniyin Selvan
Idhaya Thirudan
Pokiri
Ajay
Ashok
Bommarillu
Perarasu
Munna
Veerappu
Ammayi Kosam
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Thalai Nagaram
Sainikudu
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Rakhi
Lee
Mozhi
Pandippada
Paramasivan
Aathi
Special Ops
Mayabazar 2016
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Alludu Adhurs
Saravana
Yuvarathnaa
Narappa
Pelli SandaD
Vakeel Saab
Jai Bhim
Enemy
Annaatthe
Clap
Pada
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Viruman
Varaal
Salaam Venky
Varisu
Rangamarthanda
Shaakuntalam
Music School
Guntur Kaaram
Duet
Bombay
Rajakumarudu
Santosh Subramaniam
Abhiyum Naanum
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Thoranai
Tropical Heat
Nagamandala
Choodalani Vundi
Malai Malai
Pelli Chesukundaam
Iruvar
Nerrukku Ner
Panchamirtham
Anthapuram
Premaku Velayera
Suswagatham
Indraprastham
Anthahpuram
Preethsod Thappa
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Jalsa
Hitler
Aaradugula Bullet
V.I.P
Padayappa
Aasai
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Vinodham
Raayan
Minsara Kanavu
Poikkal Kuthirai
The Prince
Raasi
Retro
Nishkarsha
Sneham Kosam
Katha
Thiruchitrambalam
Jack
Sita Ramam
Satyabhama
Villu
Utsavam
Pandhayam
Kantri
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
Alexander
Attack
Purushothamudu
Kanchivaram
Seenu
Bheema
Waltair Veerayya
Kalki
Career Timeline
Track the complete movie timeline of Prakash Raj, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2024
Devara Part 1
Singappa
Guntur Kaaram
Venkata Swamy
Raayan
R. Sargunam
Satyabhama
Joseph Raj
Utsavam
Purushothamudu
Raghuram
2023
Varisu
Jayaprakash 'JP'
Rangamarthanda
Raghava Rao
Shaakuntalam
Sarangi
Music School
Waltair Veerayya
Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
2022
Major
K. Unnikrishnan
Clap
Pada
N Rajasekharan IAS
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Vijayendra Ingalgi
Viruman
Muthupandi
Varaal
CM Achuthan Nair
Salaam Venky
Judge
Poikkal Kuthirai
Kathiravan's Father
Thiruchitrambalam
Inspector Neelakandan
Sita Ramam
Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
Attack
Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
2021
Alludu Adhurs
Jaypal Reddy
Yuvarathnaa
Gurudev Deshmukh
Narappa
Lawyer Venu Gopal
Pelli SandaD
Pattabhi Ramayya
Vakeel Saab
Nandaji
Jai Bhim
Perumalsamy
Enemy
Paarirajan
Annaatthe
Nattadurai
Aaradugula Bullet
Nithyanand
2019
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
Nagi Reddy
9
Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
Dev
Ramalingam
1st Rank Raju
Ruler
Veerandranath Tagore
F2: Fun and Frustration
Dora Swamy Naidu
Maharshi
Rishi's Father
Athiran
Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
Asuran
Venugopal Seshadri
Venky Mama
Brigadier Vijay Prakash
2018
Sometimes
Krishnamurthy
Jai Simha
Master
Rangasthalam
Dakshina Murthy
Saakshyam
Narrator
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Govindharaj
Bharat Ane Nenu
Varadarajulu
Mahanati
Aluri Chakrapani
Traffic Ramasamy
Police Officer
Goodachari
Sathya
Srinivasa Kalyanam
Sei
ACP Suryanarayana
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Odiyan
Ravunni Menon
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Senapathi aka Sena
2017
Shatamanam Bhavati
Raghavaraju
Raajakumara
Jagannath
Vanamagan
Rajasekhar
Golmaal Again
Vasu Reddy
Richie
Sagayam
Candyflip
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Soundararajan
Achayans
Commissioner Karthikeyan
Ungarala Rambabu
Velaikkaran
Kasi
Dwaraka
Yaakkai
Sagayam
Nakshatram
Parasuramaiah
Raja the Great
SP Prakash
2016
Speedunnodu
Veerabhrappa
Shourya
Attack
Guru Raj
Manithan
Adhiseshan
Ko 2
Yogeeswaran
Srirastu Subhamastu
Sirish's Dad
Kotigobba 2
Sathya's Father
Idolle Ramayana
Bhujangiah
Bangalore Naatkal
Francis
Oopiri
Prasad
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Manimara
2015
Temper
Waltair Vasu
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Son of Satyamurthy
Satyamurthy
O Kadhal Kanmani
Ganapathy
Mr. Airavata
Prathap Kale
Thoongaavanam
Vital Rao
Inji Iduppazhagi
Size Zero Satyanand
Rudhramadevi
Mahamantri Shiva Devayya
Bhooloham
Moorthi
2014
Race Gurram
Bheem Prakash
Gajakessari
narrator
Heropanti
Chowdhary
Un Samayal Arayil
Kalidasan
Power
A. K. Mishra
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Alludu Seenu
Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
Heart Attack
It’s Entertainment
Karan
Mukunda
Jaya Prakash
2013
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Gautham Krishna
Gouravam
Pasupathy
Balupu
Nanaji
Policegiri
Nagori Subramaniyam
Zanjeer
Teja
Singh Saab the Great
Bhoodev Singh
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Relangi Mavayya
Thillu Mullu
Sivagurunathan
Thoofan
Teja
Ongole Githa
2012
Dhoni
Subramaniam
Saguni
Boopathi
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Prakash Raj
Mithunam
Voice of one of the sons
Damarukam
Sambhayya
Businessman
Jaidev Ghanapuleti
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Rana Prathap Naidu
2011
Wanted
Ponnar Shankar
Manthiappan
Dongala Mutha
Munna Bhai
Mr. Perfect
Maggi's Father
Ko
Chief Minister Yogeswaran
Vaanam
Rahim
Badrinath
Guru Beeshma Narayana
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Kabir
Venghai
Rajalingam
Rowthiram
Shiva's Grandfather
Vastadu Naa Raju
Narasimha
Gaganam
Vishwanath
Mambattiyan
IG Ranjith
Raajadhaani
Dookudu
Shankar Narayana
Mirapakay
Kittu Bhai
Oosaravelli
Ajju Bhai
Engeyum Kadhal
Cameo Appearance
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Anbalazhagan
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Uthappa
Golimaar
Anwar
Stalin Manimaran
Brindavanam
Bhanu Prasad
Elektra
Abraham / Issac
Khaleja
Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
Orange
Abhishek Verma
2009
Thoranai
Tamizharasan
Malai Malai
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Prakash Verma
Katha
Circle Inspector
Villu
J.D.
2008
Santosh Subramaniam
Subramaniam
Abhiyum Naanum
Raghuraman
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Balu's Father
Panchamirtham
Ravanan
Jalsa
Rammohan Reddy
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Arnold/ Kadavul
Pandhayam
Masanam
Kantri
Kanchivaram
Vengadam
Bheema
Chinna
2007
Pokkiri
Ali Bhai
Viyabari
Kasi Viswanathan
Jagadam
Aarya
Kasi
Chirutha
Munna
Kakha
Veerappu
Lee
Buthiran
Mozhi
Vijay Kumar
2006
Veerabhadra
Parijatham
Vikramarkudu
DGP
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Arokiya Raj
Vathiyar
Easwara Pandian
Stalin
Muddu Krishnayya
Khatarnak
Commissioner of Police
Idhaya Thirudan
Mayilravanan
Pokiri
Ali Bhai
Ajay
Vijay
Ashok
Father of Ashok
Bommarillu
Siddhu's Father
Perarasu
Ilakiyan
Thalai Nagaram
ACP Gopinath
Sainikudu
Mondi Nani
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Guru
Rakhi
Judge (Guest Appearance)
Paramasivan
PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
Aathi
Aathi's father
Saravana
Soundarapandi
2005
Athanokkade
Ram's father
Ayya
Karuppusamy
Bunny
Somaraju
Bhadra
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Adhi Narayanan
Sivakasi
Udhayapaa
Subash Chandra Bose
Andarivaadu
Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
Athadu
CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
Bhageeratha
Venkata Ratnam
Chakram
Anniyan
DCP Prabhakar
Ponniyin Selvan
Guru
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Prakash
Pandippada
Pandi Durai
2004
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
Sundara Murthy
Varsham
Ranga Rao
Khakee
Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
Athade Oka Sainyam
Prakash Rao
Thekkekara Superfast
Johnykutty
Samba
Pasupathi Naidu
Yagnam
Shart: The Challenge
Nandu
Vasool Raja MBBS
Dr. Vishwanathan
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Eshwar
Mass
Durga prasad
Arjun
Bala Nayakar
Lakshmi Narasimha
Giri
Suryaprakash
Ghilli
Muthupandi
Azhagiya Theeye
Aravind
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Prakash
2003
Kadhal Sadugudu
Chithambaram
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Raghuveer
Nijam
ACP Raja Narendra
Sivamani
Dattu
Okkadu
Obul Reddy
Gangotri
Neelakantham Naidu
Tagore
Suryam
2002
Shakti: The Power
Sharpshooter
Nuvve… Nuvve…
Vishwanath
Khadgam
Amjad
Indra
Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
Idiot
Vipra Narayana
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbu's Father
Premaku Swagatam
Kannathil Muthamittal
Harold Wickramsinghe
2001
Mrugaraju
Little John
Kala Bhairav
Bhalevadivi Basu
Dost
Neelakanda Brahmachari
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
GV
Murari
Guest Appearance as Jamindar
Rishi
Policeman
Alli Thandha Vaanam
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Srinivasa Murthy
Vaanchinathan
Ammayi Kosam
Anjali's father, train driver
2000
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
Appu
Maharani
Azaad
Inspector Salim
Chiru Navvuto
Bachi
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
Badri
Nanda
1999
Rajakumarudu
Dhanunjay
Anthapuram
Narasimha
Premaku Velayera
Venkata Narayana
Padayappa
Police Officer
Sneham Kosam
Peddabbayi
Seenu
Doctor
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