Acting
Prakash Raj
Born Mar 26, 1965 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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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Isle of the Golden Swan
Drama
Suriya 48
Drama
They Call Him OG 2
2028
Thriller · Action
Vāranāsi
2027
Adventure · Action · Fantasy
Golmaal 5
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Comedy · Adventure · Horror
Father
2026
Drama
Drishyam: The Conclusion
2026
Thriller · Drama · Mystery
Jagamae Sangeetham
2026
Drama
Jana Nayagan
2026
Action · Drama
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy - The Movie
2026
Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Dacoit
2026
Action · Romance · Thriller
Kaalidas 2
2026
Thriller · Drama · Action
S. Saraswathi
2026
Crime · Drama
Seetha Payanam
2026
Romance
Champion
2025
History · Drama
Tere Ishk Mein
2025
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2025
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They Call Him OG
2025
Action · Thriller
Retro
2025
Romance · Action · Drama
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2025
Comedy · Crime · Romance
Bagheera
2024
Action · Adventure
Utsavam
2024
Drama
Devara: Part 1
2024
Drama · Action
Raayan
2024
Action · Drama · Thriller
Purushothamudu
2024
Family · Action · Romance
Satyabhama
2024
Crime · Thriller · Drama
Journey
2024
Family · Drama
Guntur Kaaram
2024
Action · Drama
Kunjamminis Hospital
2023
Comedy · Fantasy
Music School
2023
Music · Drama
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Action · Adventure · History
Shaakuntalam
2023
Romance · History · Fantasy
Rangamarthanda
2023
Drama · Family
Waltair Veerayya
2023
Action · Drama
Varisu
2023
Action · Adventure
Salaam Venky
2022
Drama
Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy
2022
Mystery · Drama
Varaal
2022
Drama · Thriller
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Action · Adventure · History
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
Comedy · Drama · Romance
Viruman
2022
Action · Family
Poikkal Kuthirai
2022
Crime · Thriller
Bimbisara
2022
Action · Fantasy · Drama
Sita Ramam
2022
History · Romance · Drama
Thank You
2022
Romance · Drama
Rashtra Kavach Om
2022
Action · Adventure · Thriller
Major
2022
Action · History · Drama
Shekar
2022
Crime · Thriller · Drama
Anantham
2022
Drama
K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022
Action · Thriller
Attack
2022
Action · Science Fiction · Thriller
Clap
2022
Drama
Pada
2022
Crime · Thriller · Drama
Annaatthe
2021
Action · Family · Drama
Enemy
2021
Action · Thriller
Jai Bhim
2021
Crime · Drama · Mystery
Pelli SandaD
2021
Drama · Family · Romance
Aaradugula Bullet
2021
Action · Family · Drama
Navarasa
2021
Drama
Narappa
2021
Drama · Action
Vakeel Saab
2021
Action · Thriller · Crime
Yuvarathnaa
2021
Action · Drama
Alludu Adhurs
2021
Romance · Comedy
Shootout at Alair
2020
Crime · Drama
Paava Kadhaigal
2020
Drama
Special Ops
2020
Mystery · Drama · Crime
Mayabazar 2016
2020
Drama · Comedy
Sarileru Neekevvaru
2020
Action
Ruler
2019
Action · Drama · Romance
Venky Mama
2019
Family · Comedy · Drama
Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
2019
Drama
Asuran
2019
Action · Drama
1st Rank Raju
2019
Maharshi
2019
Drama · Action
Athiran
2019
Romance · Thriller
Dev
2019
Romance · Action
9
2019
Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery
F2: Fun and Frustration
2019
Comedy
N.T.R: Kathanayakudu
2019
Drama
Odiyan
2018
Drama · Action · Fantasy
Sei
2018
Drama · Romance · Thriller
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2018
Romance · Family
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
Action · Crime · Thriller
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
2018
Family · Drama
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Drama · Family
Goodachari
2018
Thriller · Action · Crime
Saakshyam
2018
Action · Romance · Fantasy
Traffic Ramasamy
2018
Drama
Mahanati
2018
Drama · History
Bharat Ane Nenu
2018
Drama · Action
Rangasthalam
2018
Action · Drama
Sollividava
2018
Action · Drama · Romance
Jai Simha
2018
Action · Comedy · Drama
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
Family · Romance · Drama
Velaikkaran
2017
Drama · Thriller
Candyflip
2017
Thriller
Richie
2017
Action · Crime · Drama
Golmaal Again
2017
Comedy · Horror · Action
Raja the Great
2017
Action · Comedy
Ungarala Rambabu
2017
Romance · Comedy
Nakshatram
2017
Action · Crime · Thriller
Vanamagan
2017
Action · Adventure
Achayans
2017
Thriller · Comedy
Raajakumara
2017
Action · Drama
Yaakkai
2017
Thriller · Drama · Romance
Dwaraka
2017
Drama
Shatamanam Bhavati
2017
Drama · Family
Sometimes
2017
Drama
Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi
2016
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2016
Action · Comedy · Romance
Idolle Ramayana
2016
Thriller · Drama
Kotigobba 2
2016
Romance · Action · Thriller
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Ko 2
2016
Action · Thriller · Romance
Manithan
2016
Comedy · Drama
Attack
2016
Romance · Action · Drama
Oopiri
2016
Drama · Family · Romance
Shourya
2016
Thriller · Romance
Speedunnodu
2016
Romance · Action · Comedy
Bangalore Naatkal
2016
Drama · Family · Romance
Bhooloham
2015
Action · Romance
Inji Iduppazhagi
2015
Romance · Comedy · Drama
Thoongaavanam
2015
Action · Crime · Thriller
Rudhramadevi
2015
History · Action · Drama
Mr. Airavata
2015
Action
Ranna
2015
Lion
2015
Action
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
Romance · Drama
Son of Satyamurthy
2015
Comedy · Family · Action
Vinavayya Ramayya
2015
Drama · Romance
Temper
2015
Action · Drama · Crime
Mukunda
2014
Action
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014
Drama · Family
Power
2014
Action · Comedy
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
2014
Comedy · Drama
It's Entertainment
2014
Comedy
Alludu Seenu
2014
Action · Comedy
Un Samayal Arayil
2014
Romance
Heropanti
2014
Romance · Action
Gajakessari
2014
Romance · Action
Race Gurram
2014
Comedy · Action
Heart Attack
2014
Romance · Action
Singh Saab the Great
2013
Action · Drama
Rajjo
2013
Romance · Drama
Zanjeer
2013
Action · Crime · Drama
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013
Drama
Policegiri
2013
Action · Comedy
Balupu
2013
Action · Comedy
Thillu Mullu
2013
Comedy
Gouravam
2013
Drama · Family
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
2013
Drama · Thriller
Ongole Githa
2013
Action · Comedy
Mumbai Mirror
2013
Action · Crime · Thriller
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
Family · Drama
Mithunam
2012
Drama · Family
Dabangg 2
2012
Action · Comedy · Crime
Damarukam
2012
Action · Drama · Fantasy
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
Drama · Action
Devudu Chesina Manushulu
2012
Action · Comedy · Fantasy
Saguni
2012
Drama
Dhoni
2012
Drama · Family
Bodyguard
2012
Action · Comedy · Romance
Businessman
2012
Action · Crime
Solo
2011
Romance · Drama
Oosaravelli
2011
Action · Thriller
Dookudu
2011
Action · Comedy · Thriller
Mambattiyan
2011
Drama · Action
Rowthiram
2011
Action · Drama
Singham
2011
Drama · Action · Crime
Venghai
2011
Action · Drama
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
2011
Action · Thriller
Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
2011
Comedy · Romance
Badrinath
2011
Romance · Action · Drama
Raajadhaani
2011
Engeyum Kadhal
2011
Romance · Action · Drama
Vaanam
2011
Action · Crime · Drama
Ko
2011
Action · Thriller
Mr. Perfect
2011
Romance · Drama
Dongala Mutha
2011
Thriller · Crime · Action
Ponnar Shankar
2011
History · Action · Drama
Gaganam
2011
Action · Drama · Thriller
Vastadu Naa Raju
2011
Comedy
Wanted
2011
Action · Drama
Mirapakay
2011
Action · Comedy
Orange
2010
Comedy · Romance
Elektra
2010
Crime · Drama · Thriller
Collector Gari Bharya
2010
Drama
Anwar
2010
Action · Thriller · Crime
Brindavanam
2010
Action · Romance · Drama
Khaleja
2010
Action · Fantasy · Comedy
Kadhalagi
2010
Romance
Singam
2010
Action · Drama
Golimaar
2010
Action · Thriller · Crime
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
2010
Comedy · Romance
Katha
2009
Drama
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Action
Wanted
2009
Action · Comedy · Crime
Solla Solla Inikkum
2009
Josh
2009
Action · Crime
Anjaneyulu
2009
Action · Comedy
Thoranai
2009
Action · Drama
Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam
2009
Comedy · Romance
Villu
2009
Drama · Action · Comedy
Panchamirtham
2008
Family · Fantasy · Comedy
Abhiyum Naanum
2008
Drama · Comedy · Family
Yuvatha
2008
Drama · Action
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2008
Family · Drama · Romance
Rainbow
2008
Drama
Pandhayam
2008
Thriller · Action
Saroja
2008
Comedy · Thriller
Alibhabha
2008
Drama
Kantri
2008
Action
Parugu
2008
Romance · Comedy · Family
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008
Comedy
Santosh Subramaniam
2008
Comedy · Romance · Family
Jalsa
2008
Action · Comedy
Kanchivaram
2008
Drama
Velli Thirai
2008
Drama
Bheema
2008
Action
Chirutha
2007
Action · Romance · Drama
Aarya
2007
Action
Veerappu
2007
Drama · Action
Munna
2007
Action · Drama
Jagadam
2007
Drama · Action · Romance
Viyabari
2007
Science Fiction · Family
Mozhi
2007
Drama · Comedy · Romance
Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
2007
Drama · Family
Lee
2007
Action · Drama · Mystery
Pokkiri
2007
Action · Crime · Romance
Poi
2006
Drama
Rakhi
2006
Drama · Action
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006
Comedy · Romance
Stalin
2006
Action · Drama
Khatarnak
2006
Romance · Comedy · Action
Sainikudu
2006
Action · Drama
Vathiyar
2006
Drama · Action
Perarasu
2006
Action · Romance
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
2006
Action · Thriller
Bommarillu
2006
Drama · Romance
Ashok
2006
Drama · Action · Romance
Vikramarkudu
2006
Action · Drama
Parijatham
2006
Comedy · Drama · Family
Thalai Nagaram
2006
Action · Crime · Comedy
Ajay
2006
Drama · Romance
Veerabhadra
2006
Drama
Pokiri
2006
Action · Thriller · Crime
Idhaya Thirudan
2006
Comedy · Action · Romance
Saravana
2006
Action · Drama · Romance
Aathi
2006
Action · Thriller
Paramasivan
2006
Action · Drama · Thriller
Sivakasi
2005
Action · Drama
Bhageeratha
2005
Drama
Allari Pidugu
2005
Action
Political Rowdy
2005
Action
Ponniyin Selvan
2005
Drama
Athadu
2005
Action · Thriller · Family
Pandippada
2005
Comedy
Anniyan
2005
Action · Drama · Thriller
Andarivaadu
2005
Comedy · Drama
Arinthum Ariyamalum
2005
Action · Drama
Bhadra
2005
Action
Subash Chandra Bose
2005
History · Action · Drama
Bunny
2005
Romance · Action · Comedy
Chakram
2005
Drama
Ayya
2005
Drama · Romance
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
2005
Drama · Comedy · Romance
Athanokkade
2005
Action
Mass
2004
Drama · Action · Crime
Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu
2004
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
2004
Romance
Arjun
2004
Action · Drama
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
Comedy
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
2004
Family · Romance · Drama
Azhagiya Theeye
2004
Drama · Romance · Comedy
Sri Anjaneyam
2004
Fantasy · Action
Yagnam
2004
Samba
2004
Action · Drama · Romance
Ghilli
2004
Action · Comedy · Family
Thekkekara Superfast
2004
Comedy · Drama
Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi
2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
2004
Action · Comedy
Khakee
2004
Action
Varsham
2004
Romance · Action
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Action · Drama
Giri
2004
Action · Drama
Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari
2004
Sivamani
2003
Romance · Action · Drama
Tagore
2003
Drama · Action
Preethi Prema Pranaya
2003
Drama
Nijam
2003
Action · Crime
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2003
Drama · Romance
Kadhal Sadugudu
2003
Drama · Romance
Dil
2003
Drama · Action · Romance
Gangotri
2003
Romance · Drama
Juniors
2003
Romance · Drama
Okkadu
2003
Romance · Action · Drama
Chokka Thangam
2003
Family · Drama · Romance
Khadgam
2002
Action · Drama
I Love You Da
2002
Action · Romance
Kadhal Azhivathillai
2002
Drama · Romance
Nuvve... Nuvve...
2002
Family · Drama · Romance
Shakti: The Power
2002
Action · Drama
Idiot
2002
Romance · Action · Comedy
Guest
2002
Drama
Album
2002
Romance · Action · Drama
Indra
2002
Drama · Action
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
Drama · War
Dhaya
2002
Action · Drama
Premaku Swagatam
2002
Romance
Ekangi
2002
Alli Thandha Vaanam
2001
Drama · Romance
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
2001
Drama · Comedy · Romance
Cheppalani Vundhi
2001
Romance
Dosth
2001
Bhalevadivi Basu
2001
Romance
Ammayi Kosam
2001
Drama · Family
Little John
2001
Fantasy · Comedy · Action
Usire
2001
Murari
2001
Drama · Romance · Thriller
Rishi
2001
Action
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
2001
Comedy · Drama
Vaanchinathan
2001
Action · Drama
Mrugaraju
2001
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
2000
Comedy
Chiru Navvuto
2000
Bachi
2000
Action · Drama
Vaanavil
2000
Drama
Azad
2000
Action · Crime · Drama
Manoharam
2000
Action · Thriller
Chamundi
2000
Action · Drama
Badri
2000
Romance · Drama · Family
Appu
2000
Thriller · Action · Drama
Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi
2000
Comedy
Samudram
1999
Action · Crime
Preminchedi Endukamma
1999
Romance · Comedy
Seenu
1999
Romance
Premaku Velayera
1999
Comedy · Drama
Anthapuram
1999
Action · Drama
Rajakumarudu
1999
Drama · Romance · Comedy
Padayappa
1999
Drama · Action
En Swasa Kaatre
1999
Adventure · Drama · Romance
Z
1999
Sneham Kosam
1999
Drama · Family
Anthahpuram
1998
Action · Drama · Thriller
Manasichi Choodu
1998
Shanti Shanti Shanti
1998
Preethsod Thappa
1998
Love Story 1999
1998
Romance · Comedy · Music
Choodalani Vundi
1998
Action · Drama · Thriller
Sandhippoma
1998
Drama
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
1998
Romance · Drama
Swarnamukhi
1998
Drama
Suswagatham
1998
Drama · Comedy
Pelli Chesukundaam
1997
Drama · Romance
Paththini
1997
Drama
Nerrukku Ner
1997
Drama · Family
V.I.P
1997
Comedy · Romance
Raasi
1997
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
1997
Romance · Action · Thriller
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Drama
Iruvar
1997
History · Drama
Minsara Kanavu
1997
Comedy · Romance · Drama
Hitler
1997
Drama
Mommaga
1997
Romance · Drama
Nagamandala
1997
Drama
Poomani
1996
Action · Family · Drama
Kalki
1996
Romance · Family · Drama
Alexander
1996
Action
Amma Naana Kaavali
1996
Romance · Drama · Family
Subash
1996
Action
Indraprastham
1996
Action · Drama · Thriller
The Prince
1996
Drama
Vinodham
1996
Romance · Comedy
Vasantha Kavya
1996
Family · Drama
Aasai
1995
Romance · Thriller
Bombay
1995
Drama · Romance
Lockup Death
1994
Action · Drama
Duet
1994
Family · Comedy · Drama
Tropical Heat
1993
Romance · Crime · Drama
Nishkarsha
1993
Action · Thriller
Harakeya Kuri
1992
Drama · Thriller
Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
1992
Drama · Crime
Jagadeka Veera
1991
Action · Drama
Ramachari
1991
Romance
Anukoolakkobba Ganda
1990
Romance · Drama
Chakravarthy
1990
Action · Drama
Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru
1990
Guddada Bhootha
1990
Mystery
