Prakash Raj is an Indian actor, film director, producer and television presenter who is known for his works in the South Indian film industry. Apart from his mother-tongue, Kannada, his 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 an antagonist and character actor. He won the 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. As a producer, he won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada for Puttakkana Highway.
They Call Him OG
2025
Devara: Part 1
Singappa
2024
Guntur Kaaram
Venkata Swamy
2024
Kunjamminis Hospital
Dr. Chacko
2023
Music School
2023
Shaakuntalam
Sarangi
2023
Varisu
Jayaprakash 'JP'
2023
Varaal
CM Achuthan Nair
2022
Poikkal Kuthirai
Kathiravan's Father
2022
Bimbisara
Viswanandan Varma
2022
Thank You
Consultant Rao
2022
Rashtra Kavach Om
Moorty Sahay
2022
Shekar
2022
Attack
Vadraj Kumar Subramaniam
2022
Pelli SandaD
Pattabhi Ramayya
2021
Aaradugula Bullet
Nithyanand
2021
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Soundararajan
2017
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Bhooloham
Moorthi
2015
Lion
2015
Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
2014
It's Entertainment
Karan
2014
Un Samayal Arayil
Kalidasan
2014
Heropanti
Chowdhary
2014
Race Gurram
Bheem Prakash
2014
Heart Attack
2014
Singh Saab the Great
Bhoodev Singh
2013
Zanjeer
Teja
2013
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Army Officer
2013
Policegiri
Nagori Subramaniyam
2013
Balupu
Nanaji
2013
Thillu Mullu
Sivagurunathan
2013
Gouravam
Pasupathy
2013
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Gautham Krishna
2013
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Relangi Mavayya
2013
Mithunam
Voice of one of the sons
2012
Dabangg 2
Bachcha Bhaiya
2012
Damarukam
Sambhayya
2012
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Rana Prathap Naidu
2012
Saguni
Boopathi
2012
Sethu Samudhiram
2012
Dhoni
Subramaniam
2012
Bodyguard
Varadarajula Naidu
2012
Businessman
Jaidev Ghanapuleti
2012
Solo
Naidu
2011
Oosaravelli
Ajju Bhai
2011
Dookudu
Shankar Narayana
2011
Mambattiyan
IG Ranjith
2011
Rowthiram
Shiva's Grandfather
2011
Singham
Jaikant Shikre
2011
Venghai
Rajalingam
2011
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Kabir
2011
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Badrinath
Guru Beeshma Narayana
2011
Raajadhaani
2011
Vaanam
Rahim
2011
Ko
Chief Minister Yogeswaran
2011
Mr. Perfect
Maggi's Father
2011
Dongala Mutha
Munna Bhai
2011
Ponnar Shankar
Manthiappan
2011
Gaganam
Vishwanath
2011
Vastadu Naa Raju
Narasimha
2011
Wanted
2011
Mirapakay
Kittu Bhai
2011
Magizhchi
Moses
2010
Anwar
Stalin Manimaran
2010
Brindavanam
Bhanu Prasad
2010
Khaleja
Gopala "G.K." Krishnan
2010
Kadhalagi
2010
Singam
Mayil Vaaganam
2010
Naanu Nanna Kanasu
Uthappa
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Anbalazhagan
2010
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Wanted
Shamshuddin Asgar Gani / Gani Bhai
2009
Solla Solla Inikkum
Bhadri Narayanan
2009
Josh
Principal
2009
Malai Malai
2009
Thoranai
Tamizharasan
2009
Villu
J.D.
2009
Abhiyum Naanum
Raghuraman
2008
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Balu's Father
2008
Saroja
Viswanathan
2008
Alibhabha
Subramaniam
2008
Parugu
Neelakanta
2008
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Arnold/ Kadavul
2008
Santosh Subramaniam
Subramaniam
2008
Jalsa
Rammohan Reddy
2008
Kanchivaram
Vengadam
2008
Velli Thirai
Kannaiah / Dileep
2008
Bheema
Chinna
2008
Aarya
Kasi
2007
Munna
Kakha
2007
Jagadam
2007
Viyabari
Kasi Viswanathan
2007
Mozhi
Vijay Kumar
2007
Pokkiri
Ali Bhai
2007
Poi
2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Guru
2006
Stalin
Muddu Krishnayya
2006
Aadum Koothu
Zamindar
2006
Sainikudu
Mondi Nani
2006
Vathiyar
Easwara Pandian
2006
Perarasu
Ilakiyan
2006
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Arokiya Raj
2006
Bommarillu
Siddhu's Father
2006
Ashok
Father of Ashok
2006
Vikramarkudu
DGP
2006
Thalai Nagaram
ACP Gopinath
2006
Suyetchai MLA
Ilampirai
2006
Veerabhadra
2006
Pokiri
Ali Bhai
2006
Idhaya Thirudan
Mayilravanan
2006
Saravana
Soundarapandi
2006
Aathi
Aathi's father
2006
Paramasivan
PC 'Nethiadi' Nandakumar
2006
Sivakasi
Udhayapaa
2005
Bhageeratha
Venkata Ratnam
2005
Ponniyin Selvan
Guru
2005
Athadu
CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad
2005
Anniyan
DCP Prabhakar
2005
Andarivaadu
Veerendra "Eeru Babu"
2005
Arinthum Ariyamalum
Adhi Narayanan
2005
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
Chakram
2005
Ayya
Karuppusamy
2005
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Prakash
2005
Mass
Durga prasad
2004
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
JK
2004
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Eshwar
2004
Vasool Raja MBBS
Dr. Vishwanathan
2004
Azhagiya Theeye
Aravind
2004
Ghilli
Muthupandi
2004
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
Prakash Rao
2004
Giri
Suryaprakash
2004
Tagore
Suryam
2003
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Raghuveer
2003
Kadhal Sadugudu
Chithambaram
2003
Gangotri
Neelakantham Naidu
2003
Okkadu
Obul Reddy
2003
Chokka Thangam
2003
Khadgam
Amjad
2002
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbu's Father
2002
Nuvve... Nuvve...
Vishwanath
2002
Album
2002
Indra
Governor Chenna Kesava Reddy
2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
Harold Wickramsinghe
2002
Ekangi
2002
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Srinivasa Murthy
2001
Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001
Dost
Neelakanda Brahmachari
2001
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
GV
2001
Vaanchinathan
2001
Mrugaraju
2001
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
'Paisa Paisa' song cameo
2000
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Bachi
2000
Vaanavil
Prakash
2000
Azaad
Inspector Salim
2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
Paramahamsa
2000
Manoharam
2000
Appu
Maharani
2000
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Preminchedi Endukamma
1999
Seenu
Doctor
1999
Anthapuram
Narasimha
1999
Rajakumarudu
Dhanunjay
1999
Padayappa
Police Officer
1999
Choodalani Vundi
1998
Love Story 1999
D. K. Bose
1998
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Sandhippoma
Vishwa's Father
1998
Anthahpuram
Narasimha
1998
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Swarnamukhi
Akash
1998
Naya Natvarlal
1998
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Nerrukku Ner
Kandaswamy
1997
V.I.P
Santhosh's brother (Guest Appearance)
1997
Raasi
1997
Aravindhan
Rama Ganapathy
1997
Iruvar
Tamil Selvam
1997
Hitler
1997
Mommaga
1997
Gunshot
Prakash
1996
Subash
Arumugasamy
1996
Indraprastham
Mohan George
1996
The Prince
Surya
1996
Priyam
Dharma
1996
Aasai
Major Madhavan
1995
Bombay
Kumar
1995
Sathuranga Vettai 2
Utsavam
2024
Raayan
R. Sargunam
2024
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Sundara Chozhar
2023
Rangamarthanda
Raghava Rao
2023
Waltair Veerayya
Michael 'Kaala' Ceaser
2023
Salaam Venky
Judge
2022
Sita Ramam
Brigadier Y.K. Joshi
2022
Ko 2
Yogeeswaran
2016
Oopiri
Prasad
2016
Inji Iduppazhagi
Size Zero Satyanand
2015
Thoongaavanam
Vital Rao
2015
Rudhramadevi
Mahamantri Shiva Devayya
2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Ganapathy
2015
Son of Satyamurthy
Satyamurthy
2015
Temper
Waltair Vasu
2015
Mukunda
Jaya Prakash
2014
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Power
A. K. Mishra
2014
Ongole Githa
2013
Orange
Abhishek Verma
2010
Golimaar
2010
Katha
Circle Inspector
2009
Anjaneyulu
2009
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
Prakash Verma
2009
Rainbow
Shyam's Doctor
2008
Pandhayam
Masanam
2008
Kantri
2008
Chirutha
2007
Veerappu
2007
Rakhi
Judge (Guest Appearance)
2006
Parijatham
2006
Pandippada
Pandi Durai
2005
Athanokkade
Ram's father
2005
Arjun
Bala Nayakar
2004
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Prakash
2004
Yagnam
2004
Varsham
Ranga Rao
2004
Sivamani
Dattu
2003
Bobby
Yadagiri
2002
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
En Swasa Kaatre
Guru
1999
Aavide Shyamala
1999
Suswagatham
1998
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Satya
1997
Kalki
Prakash
1996
Alexander
1996
Sankalpam
Gaddapalugu Chenchu Ramayya
1995
Devara: Part 2
Idly Kadai
2025
Purushothamudu
Raghuram
2024
Satyabhama
Joseph Raj
2024
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Sei
ACP Suryanarayana
2018
Sollividava
2018
Velaikkaran
Kasi
2017
Richie
Sagayam
2017
Golmaal Again
Vasu Reddy
2017
Raja the Great
SP Prakash
2017
Nakshatram
Parasuramaiah
2017
Vanamagan
Rajasekhar
2017
Achayans
Commissioner Karthikeyan
2017
Yaakkai
Sagayam
2017
Dwaraka
2017
Shatamanam Bhavati
Raghavaraju
2017
Sometimes
Krishnamurthy
2017
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Manimara
2016
Kotigobba 2
Sathya's Father
2016
Srirastu Subhamastu
Sirish's Dad
2016
Manithan
Adhiseshan
2016
Attack
Guru Raj
2016
Shourya
2016
Speedunnodu
Veerabhrappa
2016
Bangalore Naatkal
Francis
2016
Ranna
Sharat Chandra
2015
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Alludu Seenu
Narasimha / Bhai (Dual role)
2014
Rajjo
Govind Hande
2013
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Prakash Raj
2012
Elektra
Abraham / Issac
2010
Panchamirtham
Ravanan
2008
Bhadra
2005
Bunny
Somaraju
2005
Shart: The Challenge
Nandu
2004
Khakee
Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu
2004
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
Sundara Murthy
2004
Naam
Irfan Khan
2003
Idiot
Vipra Narayana
2002
Little John
Kala Bhairav
2001
Rishi
Policeman
2001
Premaku Velayera
Venkata Narayana
1999
Nandhini
1997
Nagamandala
1997
Poomani
1996
Vinodham
1996
Nila
1994
Tropical Heat
Inspector
1993
Goodachari 2
Tuti Shah
Clap
2022
Vakeel Saab
Nandaji
2021
Yuvarathnaa
Gurudev Deshmukh
2021
Mayabazar 2016
ACP Ashok
2020
Sarileru Neekevvaru
Nagendra Reddy
2020
Ruler
Veerandranath Tagore
2019
Venky Mama
Brigadier Vijay Prakash
2019
Asuran
Venugopal Seshadri
2019
1st Rank Raju
2019
Maharshi
Rishi's Father
2019
Athiran
Mooledatthu Kannan 'M.K.' Nair
2019
Dev
Ramalingam
2019
9
Dr. Inayat Ali Khan
2019
F2: Fun and Frustration
Dora Swamy Naidu
2019
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
Nagi Reddy
2019
Odiyan
Ravunni Menon
2018
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Senapathi aka Sena
2018
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Govindharaj
2018
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Goodachari
Sathya
2018
Saakshyam
Narrator
2018
Traffic Ramasamy
Police Officer
2018
Mahanati
Aluri Chakrapani
2018
Bharat Ane Nenu
Varadarajulu
2018
Rangasthalam
Dakshina Murthy
2018
Jai Simha
Master
2018
Candyflip
2017
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Mr. Airavata
Prathap Kale
2015
Gajakessari
narrator
2014
Thulli Vilayadu
Singam
2013
Mumbai Mirror
Shetty
2013
Dhanam
2008
Lee
Buthiran
2007
Khatarnak
Commissioner of Police
2006
Political Rowdy
2005
Samba
Pasupathi Naidu
2004
Juniors
2003
Shakti: The Power
Sharpshooter
2002
Ammayi Kosam
Anjali's father, train driver
2001
Murari
Guest Appearance as Jamindar
2001
Badri
Nanda
2000
Sneham Kosam
Peddabbayi
1999
Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath
1998
Vidukathai
Neelakandan
1997
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
Rolex
1997
Minsara Kanavu
Jaipal
1997
Agni Siragugal
Jana Nayagan
2026
Dacoit
2025
Tere Ishk Mein
2025
Retro
Dharmendran
2025
Jack
Manoj
2025
Bagheera
Guru
2024
Journey
(9 episodes)
2024
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
SKS Moorthy · (8 episodes)
2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Sundara Chozhar
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
Inspector Neelakandan
2022
Viruman
Muthupandi
2022
Major
Unnikrishnan
2022
Anantham
Elder Venkatesan · (8 episodes)
2022
K.G.F: Chapter 2
Vijayendra Ingalgi
2022
Pada
N Rajasekharan IAS
2022
Annaatthe
Nattadurai
2021
Enemy
Paarirajan
2021
Jai Bhim
Perumalsamy
2021
Navarasa
Sivaraman · (1 episode)
2021
Narappa
Lawyer Venu Gopal
2021
Alludu Adhurs
Jaypal Reddy
2021
Shootout at Alair
DSP Suryanarayana · (8 episodes)
2020
Paava Kadhaigal
Janakiraman · (1 episode)
2020
Special OPS
(1 episode)
2020
Raajakumara
Jagannath
2017
Idolle Ramayana
Bhujangiah
2016
Weekend With Ramesh
Himself · (2 episodes)
2014
Thoofan
Teja
2013
Engeyum Kadhal
Cameo Appearance
2011
Ajay
Vijay
2006
Thekkekara Superfast
Johnykutty
2004
Guest
Terrorist
2002
Dhaya
2002
vidiyum varai kathiru
villan
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Nijam
ACP Raja Narendra
2003
Usire
Rudre Gowda
2001
Z
1999
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Duet
Sirpy
1994
Nishkarsha
Anti-terrorist Commando Suresh
1993
Come with me to madhuchandra, girl
David
1992
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Ramachari
1991
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Guddada Bhootha
Srinivas
1990
Guddada Bhootha
Shreenivas · (13 episodes)
1990