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Prakash Raj

Born: March 26, 1965

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FAN SCORE

75

POPULARITY

80

Prakash Raj is a renowned Indian actor, filmmaker, and television presenter known for his versatile roles across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. He has won multiple National Award... Read more

ROLES

Actor, Producer, Director

HEIGHT

5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

BIRTH PLACE

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Quick Info

Born March 26, 1965

Birth Place Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Height 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

Fan Score 75

Popularity 80

Roles Actor, Producer, Director

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Known For

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (...

Sundara Chozhan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two...

Sundara Chozhan

Filmography

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)

Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (2023)

Sundara Chozhan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

Sundara Chozhan

Videos

Purushothamudu (2025)

EKAM Official Trailer

Personal Details

Alternative Names Prakash Rai

Official Sites www.instagram.com, x.com, www.facebook.com

Children Meghna Rai, Pooja Rai, Vedhanth, Sidhu Raj

Parents Manjunath Rai, Swarnalatha Raj

Relatives Pooja Rai (Daughter), Vedhanth (Son)

Did You Know

Trivia

Originally named Prakash Rai; changed to Prakash Raj on the advice of Tamil director K. Balachander.
He is fluent in 8 languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
Known for playing both intense villains and sensitive father figures.
Owns a production company called Duet Movies.
Actively involved in social and political debates; ran as an independent candidate in Indian elections.

Quotes

"I am not anti-Hindu, I am anti-Hindutva."
"I speak because I care. Silence is not always golden."

Trademarks

Strong screen presence in antagonist roles
Commanding voice and expressive eyes
Seamless multilingual acting
Often plays powerful or morally grey characters

Nicknames

Prakashanna
Prakash
Angry Star

Salaries

Charges between ₹2 to ₹5 crore per film, depending on the role and language
Also earns from direction, production, and endorsements

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Is Prakash Raj a National Award-winning actor?

Yes, he has won five National Film Awards including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.

02

What languages does Prakash Raj act in?

He acts in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and a few other Indian languages.

03

Was Prakash Raj always known by this name?

No, he was originally known as Prakash Rai and changed his name when he entered Tamil cinema.

Tags

Prakash Raj Actor Director Producer South Indian Cinema Kannada Actors Tamil Movies Telugu Villains

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