Prakash Raj
Indian actor, director, and producer whose multilingual mastery and commanding screen presence have made him a defining force in South Indian cinema for over three decades.
What do we know about Prakash Raj?
Here are the key biographical details about Prakash Raj:
- Name: Prakash Raj
- Also Known As: Prakashraj, प्रकाश राज, பிரகாஷ் ராஜ்
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1965
- Place of Birth: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Producer, Director, Screenplay
Who is Prakash Raj?
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.
What is Prakash Raj known for?
With over 400 credits spanning film and television, Prakash Raj's most recognized performances include:
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013, Movie)
- Jai Bhim (2021, Movie)
- Attack (2022, Movie)
- Devara: Part 1 (2024, Movie)
- K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022, Movie)
- Singham (2011, Movie)
- Wanted (2009, Movie)
- Dabangg 2 (2012, Movie)
- Anniyan (2005, Movie)
- Golmaal Again (2017, Movie)
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