Prakash Raj is a famous Actor, Producer in South India, He has acted in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. He is a Kannadiga and known as "Prakash Rai" in Karnataka. But he has become a famous villain in Tamil and Telugu. He is considered to be one of the most natural actors in the film industry, and has a good reputation for his acting skills. He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai.
Prakash Raj has also won several awards including two national awards - One for the 'Best supporting actor' in Iruvar and also a special jury award for his exemplary performance in 'Dhaya' - his first directorial venture.
Recently he took on the mantle of producer and has produced 3 movies in Tamil (Kollywood). Out of the 3 movies he produced 2 are Box-office hits and also are critically acclaimed. His movies have gained a reputation of being decent and watchable with the whole family. Also as a producer, his selection of movies typically have natural storylines. He is now producing a movie named Poi (lie in english) which is directed by his mentor and veteran director K. Balachander.
Notable Films
- Sivaji: The Boss (filming)
- Ajay
- Ghilli
- Pokiri
- Samba
- Sivakasi
- Okkadu
- Amma Naanna O Tamila Ammayi
- Idiot
- AntahPuram (Won Best Supporting Actor Award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh )
- Aasai
- Arya
- Yagnam
- Little John
- Iruvar
- Kannathil Muthamittal
- Anniyan
- Paramasivan
- M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi
- Aathi
- Vasool Raja MBBS
- Arinthum Ariyamalum
- Laakap Death -In Kannada
As a Producer
- Naam
- Azagiya Theeye
- Kanda Naal Mudhal
- Poi (under Production)