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