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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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| name               = Prakash Raj
|name = Murali Gopy
| image             = Prakash Raj at KLF 2018 Kozhikode.jpg
|image = Murali Gopy 61st Filmfare Awards South (cropped).jpg
| image size        = 270px
|caption = Gopy 61st Filmfare Awards South
| caption           = Raj at the 2018 [[Kerala Literature Festival]]
|birth_name = V. G. Muralikrishnan<ref>{{cite news|last=Nagarajan|first=Saraswathy|title=Going with the flow|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Going-with-the-flow/article15918252.ece|accessdate=8 July 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=23 July 2009}}</ref>
| birth_name         = Prakash Rai<ref name="rai" />
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1972|3|4|}}
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|03|26}}<ref name="web.archive.org">[https://web.archive.org/web/20001206120300/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinebio/01-07-00/prakas.htm dinakaran]. Web.archive.org. Retrieved on 10 June 2014.</ref>
|birth_place = [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], Kerala, India
| birth_place        = [[Bangalore district|Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]]<!--Mysore State was renamed to Karnataka only in the year 1973-->, [[India]] (present-day [[Karnataka]])
|parents = {{Plainlist|
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|Film producer|director|television presenter|politician}}
*[[Bharat Gopy]]
| years_active        = 1986–present
*Jayalakshmy S. V.}}
| spouse            = {{ubl|{{marriage|[[Lalitha Kumari]]|1994|2009|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|[[Pony Verma]]|2010}}}}
|website = {{url|http://mgvanguard.blogspot.in/}}
| awards            = [[Nandi Awards]], [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], [[Filmfare Awards South]], [[Vijay Awards]], etc.
|occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Screenwriter|Journalist|Singer|Author}}
 
}}
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'''Prakash Raj''' (born '''Prakash Rai'''; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, activist, and politician. Known for his works in the [[South Indian film industry]] and [[Hindi]]-language films, he is recipient of [[List of awards and nominations received by Prakash Raj|several accolades]], including five [[National Film Awards]], six [[Nandi Awards]], eight [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], five [[Filmfare Awards South]], four [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], three [[CineMAA Awards]], and three [[Vijay Awards]].
'''V. G. Muralikrishnan''' (born 4 March 1972), professionally credited as '''Murali Gopy''', is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer and journalist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Going-with-the-flow/article15918252.ece|location=Chennai, India|work=The Hindu|title=Going with the flow|date=23 July 2009|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> He has written films like ''[[Rasikan]]'', ''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]'', ''[[Left Right Left (film)|Left Right Left]]'', ''[[Tiyaan]]'', ''[[Kammara Sambhavam]]'', and the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Malayalam|highest-grossing Malayalam film]] ''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''. He has won numerous awards including [[Filmfare Awards South]] and [[South Indian International Movie Awards]] for his work on screen and behind it.


After working in stage shows and television in [[Kannada]] for a few years, Raj ventured into films. He made his debut in [[Tamil cinema]] through ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'' (1994), by [[K. Balachander]], and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In remembrance, he named his production company [[Duet Movies]].<ref name="ReferenceC">[http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/08/stories/2004060800210100.htm 'I cannot allow love to rule my thoughts'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927234958/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/08/stories/2004060800210100.htm |date=27 September 2013 }}, hindu.com, 8 June 2004.</ref><ref name="Catching them young!">[http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article582088.ece Catching them young!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026004110/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article582088.ece |date=26 October 2012 }}, Malathi Rangarajan, 19 August 2010 ''The Hindu''</ref> Apart from his mother tongue [[Kannada language|Kannada]], Prakash Raj's fluency in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Hindi]] and English has placed him among the most sought after actors in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/prakash-rai-responds-to-detractors/articleshow/62213495.cms|title=Prakash Rai responds to detractors &#124; Mangaluru News – Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=20 September 2020|archive-date=24 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224120758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/prakash-rai-responds-to-detractors/articleshow/62213495.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career==


A [[polyglot]], he played a variety of roles, most notably as the antagonist and, of late, as a character actor. Prakash, as an actor has won a [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in 1998 for [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Iruvar]]'', a [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|National Film Award – Special Mention]] for the Telugu film ''[[Antahpuram]]'', directed by [[Krishna Vamsi]] in 1998<ref>{{cite web|title=46th National Film Festival 1999, pg 82|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/46_nff_1999.pdf|publisher=nic.in|access-date=4 March 2016|archive-date=10 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310180429/http://dff.nic.in/2011/46_nff_1999.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> and a [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] in 2007 for his role in ''[[Kanchivaram]]'', a Tamil film directed by [[Priyadarshan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2009/sep/r2009090707.pdf|title=55th National Film Awards for the Year 2007|publisher=Press Information Bureau ([[Govt. of India]])|access-date=9 September 2009|archive-date=7 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007125534/http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2009/sep/r2009090707.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Journalist===
Murali Gopy joined ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' in 1995, immediately after completing PG in Journalism at Institute of Journalism, Thiruvananthapuram, and worked as sub-editor and reporter there. Later, he joined ''[[The Hindu]]'', as sub-editor and Features Editor. He then shifted base to UAE, and became chief sub-editor with Arab-Allied Media, Dubai, for the sports magazines ''Cleanbowled'' and ''Sports Today''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2012/oct/22/an-aimless-walk-through-campus-417610.html|title=An aimless walk through campus|author=Meera Manu|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=20 October 2012|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> In 2008, he was appointed chief editor of [[MSN]] India Entertainment. In 2012, he resigned the job to be more active in films. His writings on various topics can be found in his blog {{url|http://mgvanguard.blogspot.in/}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.yentha.com/news/view/2/An-Actor-With-A-Philosophy|title=An Actor with a Philosophy|publisher=Yentha|date=7 June 2010|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>


As a producer, he has won a [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada]] for ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'', directed by his long-time theatre friend B. Suresh in 2011. Prakash was also the host of ''[[Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi]]'' during the show's second season.<ref name="Raghavan">{{Cite web |last=Raghavan |first=Nikhil |date=14 February 2013 |title=The game changer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-game-changer/article4414954.ece |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
===Author===
Murali is a screenwriter and short story writer. He published his first short story "Ayur Rekha" in ''[[Kalakaumudi]]'' in 1991 at the age of 19. He has often stated that he started writing stories to bring a smile to his father, thespian [[Bharath Gopi|Bharat Gopy]], who was debilitated by a massive stroke in 1986.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/destinys-child/article3506961.ece|title=Destiny's CHILD|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 June 2012|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> ''Murali Gopiyude Kadhakal'', a compilation of his stories, has been published by [[Mathrubhumi Books]], the third edition of which is now running.<ref>[https://secure.mathrubhumi.com/books/stories/bookdetails/2468/murali-gopiyude-kadhakal മുരളി ഗോപിയുടെ കഥകള്‍] Retrieved 29 December 2017.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/murali-gopy-weaves-a-refreshing-aura-with-book-murali-gopyude-kathaka.html|title=The refreshing aura woven by Murali Gopy...|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 August 2015|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> He has also sketched illustrations for ''[[The Hindu]]'', ''[[Kalakaumudi]]'' and ''[[DC Books]]''.


==Personal life==
===Screenwriter===
Prakash Raj was born in [[Bangalore]] on 26 March 1965<ref name="web.archive.org"/><ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news|date=8 June 2004|title=I cannot allow love to rule my thoughts|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/08/stories/2004060800210100.htm|url-status=dead|access-date=6 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927234958/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/08/stories/2004060800210100.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=27 September 2013}}</ref><ref name=Openheart>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVhfzqkk3Ho |title=Prakash Raj Openheart with RK ABN Andhrajyothy |publisher=YouTube |date=6 November 2011 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=5 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205203529/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVhfzqkk3Ho |url-status=live }}</ref> to a [[Tulu people|Tulu]] father and a [[Kannada people|Kannada]] mother.<ref name="Archived copy">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w1TamfyaiY&t=107 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2 March 2020 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011181856/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w1TamfyaiY&t=107 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Murali Gopy made his debut as a screenwriter, actor and singer in the [[Lal Jose]] movie ''[[Rasikan]]'' (2004). The 2012 film ''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]'', scripted by Murali, is considered a pathbreaker in Malayalam cinema, for its innovative method of weaving story threads together.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/others/news-interviews/Ee-Adutha-Kalathu-duo-teams-up-again/articleshow/12715108.cms?referral=PM|title=Ee Adutha Kalathu duo teams up again|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 April 2012|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> It was opined to be "the cinema of 21st century" by stalwart writer N. S. Madhavan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mohan-raghavan-film-awards/article4004534.ece|location=Chennai, India|work=The Hindu|title=Mohan Raghavan film awards|date=17 October 2012|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><ref>https://www.buyandread.com/custom/ePaper.htm?pub=tnie_ctykoc {{Registration required}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/an-exhilarating-ride/article2323219.ece|title=An exhilarating ride|work=The Hindu|date=5 August 2011|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-murali-gopy-my-father-is-my-hero/20120224.htm|title=Murali Gopy: My father is my hero|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=24 February 2012|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> His next screenplay was for ''[[Left Right Left (film)|Left Right Left]]'', also directed by [[Arun Kumar Aravind]]. It is a [[social thriller]] set in three periods – the 60s/70s, the 80s/90s and the present. The movie, which opened to excellent reviews on its release, has since then been looked upon as a cult classic.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/Left-Right-Left/movie-review/20612985.cms|title=Left Right Left Movie Review|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=TNN|date=16 June 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/step-by-step/article4269478.ece|author=Nita Sathyendran|title=Step by step|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 January 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/holding-a-mirror-to-politics/article4819369.ece|author=Jabir Mushthari|title=Holding a mirror to politics|work=The Hindu|date=16 June 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> The 2017 movie ''[[Tiyaan]]'', written by him was noted for its bold theme that focused on the current socio-political scenario in India.  [[Kammara Sambhavam]], scripted by him, combines black humour with satire and spoof. He scripted [[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]], starring [[Mohanlal]], and directed by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]].


His brother is Prasad Raj, who is also an actor.<ref name=Openheart/><ref name="Indiaglitz 2010">[http://www.indiaglitz.com/prakash-raj-s-brother-debuts-in-kollywood-tamil-news-60295 Prakash Raj's brother debuts in Kollywood&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006215859/http://www.indiaglitz.com/prakash-raj-s-brother-debuts-in-kollywood-tamil-news-60295 |date=6 October 2014 }}. Indiaglitz.com (23 September 2010). Retrieved on 10 June 2014.</ref> He completed schooling at [[St. Joseph's Indian High School]] and joined [[St. Joseph's College of Commerce]], Bangalore. Prakash Raj changed his surname to 'Raj' upon prominent Tamil film director [[K. Balachander]]'s advice;<ref name="rai">{{Cite web|title=I stopped taking life for granted after my son's death: Prakash Raj – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/i-stopped-taking-life-for-granted-after-my-sons-death-prakash-raj/articleshow/20987660.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> he is still called Prakash Rai in his home state, [[Karnataka]].<ref name="ReferenceD">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/not-getting-hindi-film-offers-after-criticising-modi-prakash-rai/articleshow/64035135.cms|title=Prakash Raj: Not getting Hindi film offers after criticising Modi &#124; Bengaluru News – Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=20 September 2020|archive-date=7 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507190759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/not-getting-hindi-film-offers-after-criticising-modi-prakash-rai/articleshow/64035135.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Actor===
Murali's debut acting role in ''[[Rasikan]]'' was as the villain Kala Bhaskaran. His notable performances include the role of Ajay Kurien, an impotent and abusive husband in ''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]'', Che Guevara Roy, a partially paralyzed left activist in ''[[Left Right Left (film)|Left Right Left]]'', Father Michael Plathottathil a young priest in ''[[Kanyaka Talkies]]'', the double role as Dr.Hari Narayan and Ravi Narayan in the psychological thriller ''[[1 by Two]]'', Devassy Pappan, an 80-year-old patriarch in ''[[Pa Va]]'', Bhramaram, Mahashay Bhagvan, a self-proclaimed Godman in ''[[Tiyaan]]''. As an actor, Murali has been praised for his attention to minute details and realistic acting style.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/pava-anoop-menon-murali-gopi-malayalam-movie-review.html|author=Padmakumar K|title='Pa.Va' movie review: Exploring life on the edge...|work=Malayala Manorama|date=22 July 2016|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9405/malayalam/ee-adutha-kalathu/3586/review.htm|title=Ee Adutha kalathu Review|website= Nowrunning.com|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref> His onscreen portrayals have won him many accolades including the [[61st Filmfare Awards South]] for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Known to be greatly selective, Murali Gopy has worked only in a limited number of movies since his foray into the film industry in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/murali-gopy-on-pava-and-his-new-projects/article8844543.ece|author=Saraswathy Nagarajan|title=Censor Board cannot decide how a creative work should be: Murali Gopy|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 July 2016|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>


Prakash Raj married actress Lalitha Kumari in 1994. They had two daughters, Meghana and Pooja, and a son, Sidhu who died in 2004.<ref name="Thaindian News">{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/prakashraj-and-pony-verma-get-married_100418359.html|title=Prakashraj and Pony Verma get married|work=Thaindian News|access-date=27 August 2010|archive-date=6 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006162737/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/prakashraj-and-pony-verma-get-married_100418359.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Actor Prakash Raj's son dies">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-21/hyderabad/28342135_1_sidhu-actor-prakash-raj-chennai |title=Actor Prakash Raj's son dies |date=21 March 2004 |access-date=25 July 2011 |archive-date=1 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701131932/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-21/hyderabad/28342135_1_sidhu-actor-prakash-raj-chennai |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> The couple divorced in 2009.<ref name="Prakash Raj Granted Divorce">{{cite news | url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/71841/Prakashraj-granted-divorce.html | title=Prakash Raj Granted Divorce | date=19 November 2009 | publisher=Yahoo! India | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123082954/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/71841/Prakashraj-granted-divorce.html | archive-date=23 November 2009 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
===Singer===
Murali, who is passionate about his singing, has rendered songs for many films. His "The LRL Anthem" in ''[[Left Right Left (film)|Left Right Left]]'', "Pakalinu Veyil" in ''[[1 by Two]]'', "Kalippu" in ''[[Premam]]'' and "Bham Bham Shiv Bole" in ''[[Tiyaan]]'', were super hits. He has won [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]] for The New Sensation in Singing for "LRL Anthem".<ref name=manoramaonline>{{cite news|url=http://gulf.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/gulfContentView.do?contentId=15382435&tabId=15&channelId=-1073869106&programId=6722800&BV_ID=@@@|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131104195937/http://gulf.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/gulfContentView.do?contentId=15382435&tabId=15&channelId=-1073869106&programId=6722800&BV_ID=@@@|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2013|title=Gulf Manorama &#124; UAE|work=Malayala Manorama|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref>


Later, he married choreographer [[Pony Verma]] on 24 August 2010.<ref name="www.supergoodmovies.com">{{cite web|title=Prakash Raj marriage with Pony Verma|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/8001/tollywood/prakash-raj-marriage-with-pony-verma-news-details|publisher=www.supergoodmovies.com|access-date=20 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227021833/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/8001/tollywood/prakash-raj-marriage-with-pony-verma-news-details|archive-date=27 February 2013}}</ref> They have a son, Vedhanth born in 2015.<ref name="ReferenceE">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/little-hero-vedhanth-big-villain-prakash-raj-telugu-news-169056.html|title=Little hero Vedhanth, big villain Prakash Raj – Telugu News|date=13 October 2016|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=20 September 2020|archive-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409184921/https://www.indiaglitz.com/little-hero-vedhanth-big-villain-prakash-raj-telugu-news-169056.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="andhraheadlines.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.andhraheadlines.com/news/movies/163060/sunday-spl-cute-vedanths-picture|title=Cute Vedanth's picture – Andhra Headlines|access-date=11 July 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032019/http://www.andhraheadlines.com/news/movies/163060/sunday-spl-cute-vedanths-picture|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Lyricist===
Murali Gopy ventured into lyrics writing with the song "Neti" in ''[[Tiyaan]]'', which describes the path to spiritual enlightenment. He has also written the [[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]] anthem song "Empuraane", which was sung by [[Usha Uthup]].{{cn|date=April 2019}}


Prakash Raj identifies himself an atheist.<ref name="forgranted">{{cite news|date=10 July 2013|title=I stopped taking life for granted after my son's death: Prakash Raj|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-10/news-interviews/40491192_1_negative-roles-prakash-rai-prakash-raj|url-status=dead|access-date=6 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109082909/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-10/news-interviews/40491192_1_negative-roles-prakash-rai-prakash-raj|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Murali is the son of the actor [[Bharath Gopi]] and Jayalakshmy. He was married to Anjana Pillai, and has two children, Gowri and Gowrav. Anjana died at the age of 38, on 26 April 2015 after suffering a heart attack.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/murali-gopy-s-wife-anjana-pillai-passed-away-022984.html|title=നടന്‍ മുരളി ഗോപിയുടെ ഭാര്യ അന്തരിച്ചു|website=Malayalam|language=ml|date=27 April 2015|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>


==Film career==
Murali has launched a website [[wikt:in memoriam|in memoriam]] to his father Bharath Gopi.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
{{main|Prakash Raj filmography}}


===As an actor===
==Awards==
Prakash Raj acted in back-to-back stage shows for {{INR}}300 a month in the initial stages of his career, when he joined [[Ravindra Kalakshetra|Kalakshetra, Bengaluru]], and he has 2,000 street theatre performances to his credit.<ref name="hindu.com" />
 
Prakash began his television career with [[Doordarshan]] serials such as ''Bisilu Kudure'' (Kannada) and ''[[Guddada Bhootha]]'' ([[Tulu language|Tulu]] and Kannada). He later took up supporting roles in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] films such as ''Ramachari'', ''[[Ranadheera]]'', ''[[Nishkarsha]]'' and ''[[Lockup Death]]''. He was noticed for his dialogue delivery and histrionics. His breakthrough role came in ''[[Harakeya Kuri]]'', directed by [[K. S. L. Swamy]] starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], with whom he had acted in other films such as ''[[Mithileya Seetheyaru]]'', ''[[Muthina Haara]]'' and ''[[Nishkarsha]]''. His performance was noticed by [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]], the lead heroine of the film, who introduced Prakash to her mentor [[K. Balachander]], a Tamil director. He acted under the screen name "Prakash Rai" in Kannada films and was given the name "Prakash Raj" by [[K. Balachander]] for his debut Tamil film ''Duet'',<ref name="forgranted" /> which saw him playing his first major role.
 
Prakash re-entered Kannada films through ''[[Nagamandala]]'' in 1997, directed by [[T. S. Nagabharana]], which was selected for the Indian Panorama in the [[International Film Festival]] in 1997. He was also a part of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s stage show ''[[Netru, Indru, Naalai]]''. In 1997, he acted in Mani Ratnam's biopic ''[[Iruvar]]''. The movie dealt with the relationship between politicians [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[M. Karunanidhi]], for which he won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]].
 
He starred in many [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] films in 1996: ''[[The Prince (1996 film)|The Prince]]'', ''[[Indraprastham (film)|Indraprastham]]'' and ''[[Oru Yathramozhi]]'', the last of which released in 1997. He also acted in ''[[Pandippada]]'', with [[Dileep (actor)|Dilip]] in 2005, ''Thekkekara Superfast'' in 2003, ''Keerthichakra'' in 2006, Amal Neerad's ''Anwar'' and Shyamaprasad's sensational movie ''Elecktra'' in 2010. For most of his Mollywood movies, he will render his own voice. He was also seen in the movie ''[[Achayans]] along with Jayaram''.
 
He acted in many Telugu films, including ''[[Antahpuram]]'' (1998), which earned him a [[National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film)|National Film Award&nbsp;– Special Jury Award / Special Mention]].
 
He played an important role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]''. In 2008, he produced a film titled ''[[Abhiyum Naanum]]'' and played an important character in it. He remade the movie in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] as ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]''.
 
Prakash Raj worked in 2004 released multi starrer hit movie [[Khakee]] along with [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amithabh Bachchan]], [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|Aishwarya Rai]], [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Akshay Kumar]] & [[Tusshar Kapoor|Tushar Kapoor]], he played Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu, Angre's main mole in the police force. Since ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' (2009), Prakash Raj has been a regular villain in [[Hindi language]] [[Bollywood movies]], including ''[[Singham]]'' (2011), as Jaikant Shikre, ''[[Dabangg 2]]'', as Bachcha Singh, ''Mumbai Mirror'' (2013), as Shetty, and the movie ''[[Policegiri]]'', opposite [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Prachi Desai]], as Nagori.
 
He acted with actor [[Kamal Haasan]] in ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' which was a critical and commercial success. Then he paired again with Kamal Haasan in ''[[Thoongaa Vanam]]'' (2015). He acted in the Telugu movie ''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018).
 
===As a director===
He took on the mantle of director with ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'', in Kannada in 2010, for which he was the joint producer. The film completed 125 days successfully in the theatres across [[Karnataka]], becoming the biggest hit of the year.<ref name="'Naanu Nanna Kanasu' in Hindi">{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/104809/naanu-nanna-kanasu-hindi.html |title='Naanu Nanna Kanasu' in Hindi |newspaper=Deccan Herald |date=21 May 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016143643/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/104809/naanu-nanna-kanasu-hindi.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He was nominated for the Filmfare South "Best Director" category for his first film.
 
He then directed the Telugu and Tamil bilingual film ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]''. In 2014, he directed the multilingual film ''[[Oggarane (film)|Oggarane]]'' (in Kannada), ''[[Ulavacharu Biryani]]'' (in Telugu) and ''[[Un Samayal Arayil]]'' (in Tamil).<ref name="ibnlive.in.com">{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prakash-raj-set-to-take-kannada-film-industry-by-storm/422738-71-205.html |title=Prakash Raj set to take Kannada film industry by storm |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=17 September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016214800/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prakash-raj-set-to-take-kannada-film-industry-by-storm/422738-71-205.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-03/prakash-raj-duet-movies-18-08-12.html |title=Prakash Raj To Remake Malayalam Hit&nbsp;– Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Duet Movies&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=18 August 2012 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016165124/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-03/prakash-raj-duet-movies-18-08-12.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/97532.html |title='Vaggarane' from Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Kannada Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=14 September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016144322/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/97532.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-16/news-interviews/42113380_1_prakash-raj-salt-pepper |title=Prakash Raj in Kannada version of Salt and Pepper |date=16 September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034457/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-16/news-interviews/42113380_1_prakash-raj-salt-pepper |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Tamil and the Telugu versions didn't do any miracles at the box office, while ''Oggarane'', the Kannada version became the runaway blockbuster hit of the year.<ref name="rediff.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/prakash-rajs-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office-south/20140616.htm|title=Prakash Raj's Oggarane is a huge success at the Box Office|date=16 June 2014|work=Rediff|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=20 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620010102/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/prakash-rajs-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office-south/20140616.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/Oggarane-Success-kannada-news-108987|title=Oggarane Success!|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=7 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007030857/http://www.indiaglitz.com/Oggarane-Success-kannada-news-108987|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="moviesamachar.com">{{cite web|url=http://moviesamachar.com/news/prakash-raj-s-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office|title=Prakash Raj S Oggarane Is A Huge Success At The Box Office - Movie News :: MovieSamachar.com|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714220654/http://moviesamachar.com/news/prakash-raj-s-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="veooz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.veooz.com/news/4HGey6f.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140625125530/http://www.veooz.com/news/4HGey6f.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 June 2014|title=[News] Prakash Raj's Oggarane is a huge success ... – Veooz 360|work=Veooz}}</ref><ref name="kannada.filmyfilmy.com">{{cite web|url=http://kannada.filmyfilmy.com/fn-oggarane-success-7065525.htm|title=Filmy Filmy – Bollywood News – Bollywood ShowBiz and Celebrity photos – Bollywood gossip|work=Filmy Filmy|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151014/http://kannada.filmyfilmy.com/fn-oggarane-success-7065525.htm|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="nthwall.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/Oggarane-Film-Success-Pressmeet/1000007821 |title=Oggarane film success press meet|work=Nth Wall |access-date=25 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183712/http://www.nthwall.com/ka/Oggarane-Film-Success-Pressmeet/1000007821 |archive-date=14 July 2014  }}</ref>


===As a film producer===
*2019 – Ramu Kariat Award for the most popular screen writer<ref>{{cite news|url=https://circle.page/thrissur/news/native-beach-festival-ramu-karyat-announced-the-awards-excellent-picture-KL1998972|location=Thrissur, India|work=Circle|title=Naatika Beach Festival; Ramu Kariat Awards Announced|date=1 January 2020|accessdate=6 January 2020}}</ref>
Prakash became a film producer beginning with the Tamil film ''[[Dhaya (film)|Dhaya]]'' (2002), in which he starred with actress [[Meena (actress)|Meena]]. It earned him a Special Jury National Award for his performance. He later produced films in Tamil such as ''Naam'' (2003), ''[[Azhagiya Theeye]]'' (2004), ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' (2005), ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006), ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' (2007), ''[[Velli Thirai]]'' and ''[[Abhiyum Naanum]]'', which won many Tamil Nadu State Awards in 2008, and ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' in 2010.
*2019 – Kalajyothi Award<ref>https://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/kerala/general/kalajyothi-award-53807</ref>
*2014 – Amrita Film Award for The Best Actor in Supporting Role<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/award-glitter/article6773096.ece|title=Award glitter|work=The Hindu|date=10 January 2015|accessdate=28 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citytalkies.com/10th-amrita-film-awards-2014-winners-list/|title=10th Amrita Film Awards 2014 Winners List|work=Citytalkie|publisher=[[archive.is]]|date=9 January 2015|accessdate=29 December 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150121153741/http://www.citytalkies.com/10th-amrita-film-awards-2014-winners-list/|archivedate=21 January 2015}}</ref>
*2014 – [[South Indian International Movie Awards]] for The Best Actor in Supporting Role<ref>{{cite web|author=Nicy V.P.|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-malayalam-drishyam-gets-best-film-award-dileep-bags-best-actor-award-winners-list-609100|title=SIIMA 2014 Malayalam: 'Drishyam' Gets Best Film Award; Dileep Bags Best Actor Award [Winners' List]|date=15 September 2014|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>
*2014 – [[61st Filmfare Awards South]] for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-6712.html|title=Winners of 61st Idea Filmfare Awards South|work=[[Filmfare]]|date=13 July 2014|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>
*2014 – Jaihind Film Award for The Best Script<ref>http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/429351/ {{Dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
*2014 – Yuva Award (2012–2013)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://malayalam.yahoo.com/%E0%B4%8F%E0%B4%B4%E0%B5%81-%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81-%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%B3-%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%82-124202516.html|title=ഏഴു പേര്‍ക്കു യുവകേരള പുരസ്കാരം|publisher=[[Yahoo! News]]|date=18 January 2014|accessdate=29 December 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140213112025/http://malayalam.yahoo.com/%E0%B4%8F%E0%B4%B4%E0%B5%81-%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%8D-%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81-%E0%B4%AF%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%B3-%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%82-124202516.html|archivedate=13 February 2014}}</ref>
*2013 – Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Award for The Best Supporting Actor
*2013 – Nana Film Award – Man of the Year<ref>[https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/s720x720/1533926_10201941038420042_2101613088_n.jpg "Nana Film Awards 2013"]. ''Nana''. Retrieved 2 January 2014.</ref>
*2013 – [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]] for The New Sensation in Singing
*2013 – [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]] for The Best Screenplay
*2013 – Santosham South India Film Awards for The Best Supporting Actor
*2013 – Jaycey Foundation Award – Special Award
*2013 – Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award
*2013 – [[Vanitha Film Awards|Vanitha Film Award]] for The Best Anti-Hero
*2013 – [[Asianet Film Awards|Asianet Film Award]] for The Best Villain
*2013 – Reporter Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor
*2012 – P. Bhaskaran Foundation Award for The Best Story
*2012 – Nana Film Award for the Best Script Writer
*2012 – [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]] for The Best Anti-Hero
*2012 – [[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Awards]] for The New Sensation in Script
*2012 – Mohan Raghavan Award for The Best Script Writer
*2009 – The Sathyan Memorial Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/13/stories/2010011352670300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118093040/http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/13/stories/2010011352670300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 January 2010|location=Chennai, India|title=Sathyan memorial film awards announced|date=13 January 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>


The first non-Tamil film that he produced was his directorial debut in Kannada ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'' in 2010, a remake of his own Tamil production ''[[Abhiyum Naanum]]'', for which he was the joint producer, along with his long-time Bengaluru theatre friend, Kannada director-producer B. Suresh.<ref name="Prakash Raj to direct">{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-02/prakash-raj-abhiyum-naanum-11-11-09.html | title=Prakash Raj finalizes | date=11 November 2009 | publisher=Behindwoods | access-date=11 November 2009 | archive-date=14 November 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114060445/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-02/prakash-raj-abhiyum-naanum-11-11-09.html | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2011, he acted and jointly produced the Kannada film ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'', again with B. Suresh, who directed the film. It was a milestone in Prakash's production career since ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'' won him the [[National Film Awards|National Award]] for Best Regional Film for the year 2010–2011,<ref name="Cine Vedika">{{cite web|url=http://www.cinevedika.net/national-film-award-for-prakash-raj/|title=National Film Award for Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Puttakkana Highway &#124; Cine Vedika &#124; Telugu &#124;Film News &#124; Daily Serials &#124; TV Shows &#124; Movies&#124; Music|publisher=Cine Vedika|access-date=6 August 2012|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011181857/http://www.cinevedika.net/national-film-award-for-prakash-raj/|url-status=live}}</ref> and an award in the fourth Bengaluru International Film Festival of 2011.<ref name="'Lucky' wins the Golden Bherunda aw">{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/lucky-wins-the-golden-bherunda-award-at-biff/215058-62-132.html |title='Lucky' wins the Golden Bherunda award at BIFF&nbsp;– IBN South&nbsp;– IBN Bangalore&nbsp;– ibnlive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=26 December 2011 |access-date=6 August 2012 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203220408/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/lucky-wins-the-golden-bherunda-award-at-biff/215058-62-132.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Filmography==


In 2011, he produced the Tamil version of the Tamil-Telugu bilingual ''[[Payanam (2011 film)|Payanam]]'' in 2011, starring [[Nagarjuna Akkineni]] and himself. In 2012, he produced two Tamil films; ''[[Mayilu]]'' and ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]''. In 2013, he produced a Telugu-Tamil bilingual film; ''[[Gouravam (2013 film)|Gouravam]]''. He produced a multilingual film ''[[Oggarane (film)|Oggarane]]'' (Kannada), ''[[Ulavacharu Biryani]]'' (Telugu) and ''[[Un Samayal Arayil]]'' (Tamil) in 2014.<ref name="ibnlive.in.com"/><ref name="behindwoods.com"/><ref name="indiaglitz.com"/><ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> ''Oggarane'' became a huge blockbuster hit that year.<ref name="rediff.com"/><ref name="ReferenceB"/><ref name="moviesamachar.com"/><ref name="veooz.com"/><ref name="kannada.filmyfilmy.com"/><ref name="nthwall.com"/>
===Actor===
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|-
!Title
!Year
!Role
!Notes
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|''Kochaal''
|rowspan=5|2021
|
|Filming
|-
|''[[Kuruthi]]''
|Sathyan
|
|-
|''The Last Two Days''
|Rakesh Madhavan
|Special cameo
|-
|''[[One (2021 film)|One]]''
|Marampalli Jayanandhan, Leader of Opposition
|
|-
|''[[Drishyam 2]]''
|Thomas Bastin IPS
|
|-
|''[[Thakkol]]''
|2019
|Rector Mankunnath Paili
|
|-
|''[[Kammara Sambhavam]]''
|rowspan=2|2018
|Kelu Nambiar
|
|-
|''[[Aami]]''
|Madhav Das
|
|-
|''[[Kaattu]]''
|rowspan=2|2017
|Chellappan
|
|-
|''[[Tiyaan]]''
|Remakant Mahashay
|
|-
|''[[Pa Va]]''  
|rowspan=2|2016
|Devassy Paappan
|
|-
|''[[Pavada (film)|Pavada]]''  
|Chandramohan || Special appearance
|-
|''[[Lukka Chuppi]]''
|2015
|Sidharth Ram
|Screened in the Indian Panorama section of the 46th [[International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI).<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://iffi.nic.in/writereaddata/IP_2015_PressRelease_Selections.pdf|title=Indian Panorama selection of Feature & Non-Feature Films for 46th International Film Festival of India, 2015|accessdate=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121232819/http://www.iffi.nic.in/writereaddata/IP_2015_PressRelease_Selections.pdf|archive-date=21 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Naku Penda Naku Taka]]''
|rowspan=2|2014
| Anton Kulasingham || Special appearance
|-
|''[[1 by Two]]''
|Dr.Hari Narayan/Ravi Narayan
|
|-
|''[[Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal]]''
|rowspan=6|2013
| Tyson' Alex
|
|-
|''[[Kanyaka Talkies]]''
| Father Michael Plathottathil
|Selected for the competition section at the 15th edition of the [[Mumbai International Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/kanyaka-talkies-for-mumbai-fete/article5170775.ece|location=Chennai, India|work=The Hindu|title='Kanyaka Talkies' for Mumbai fete|date=26 September 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><br>Selected as the opening film at the 44th [[International Film Festival of India]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-16/news-and-interviews/43105746_1_indian-panorama-malayalam-kanyaka-talkies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019144122/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-16/news-and-interviews/43105746_1_indian-panorama-malayalam-kanyaka-talkies|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 October 2013|title=Malayalam film 'Kanyaka Talkies' to open Indian panorama at IFFI-2013|author=Ch Sushil Rao|agency=TNN|date=16 October 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><br>Won FIPRESCI Award for The Best Malayalam Film at the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/iranian-film-parviz-bags-golden-pheasant-award-at-iffk-656108.html|title=Iranian film 'Parviz' bags Golden Pheasant award at IFFK|publisher=[[CNN-News18]]|date=14 December 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><br>Selected by [[Forbes]] India magazine as one of the five must watch Indian movies in 2014<ref>{{cite news|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/special/5-indian-films-to-see-in-2014/36783/1|author=Meenakshi Shedde|title=5 Indian Films to See in 2014|department=[[Forbes India]]|work=[[Forbes]]|date=31 December 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Vedivazhipadu]]''
| Rahul Nair
|
|-
|''Kaanchi''
|Perungodan Narayanan
|
|-
|''[[Left Right Left (film)|Left Right Left]]''
|Roy Joseph aka Che Guevara Roy
|[[61st Filmfare Awards South]] for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role<br>[[South Indian International Movie Awards]] for The Best Actor in Supporting Role<br>Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Award for The Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140103/2313993.html|title=Sukumaran foundation award for 'Drisyam'|date=3 January 2014|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><br>Amrita Film Award for The Best Actor in Supporting Role
|-
|''[[August Club]]''
|Nanda Gopan
|
|-
|''[[Thappana]]''  
|rowspan=2|2012
|Manikuttan aka Kannukuttan
|[[Asianet Film Awards|Asianet Film Award]] for The Best Villain<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/asianet-film-awards-2013-winners-list-102810.html|author=Smitha|title=Asianet Film Awards 2013 – Winners List|website=[[Oneindia]]|date=23 January 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]''
| Ajay Kurien
|Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Anti-Hero<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gulftoday.ae/portal/f3754c79-d7b7-4b23-84ba-efe67894c301.aspx|title=South Indian movie stars honoured in run-up to awards ceremony|date=23 October 2012|accessdate=23 October 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110024028/http://gulftoday.ae/portal/f3754c79-d7b7-4b23-84ba-efe67894c301.aspx|archivedate=10 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>[[Vanitha Film Awards|Vanitha Film Award]] for The Best Anti-Hero<ref>http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=13431235&tabId=1&programId=11565555&channelId=-1073865026 {{Dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><br>Reporter Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reporterlive.com/2013/05/05/13785.html|title=റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ടര്‍ ചലച്ചിത്ര പുരസ്‌കാരം:മികച്ച നടന്‍ ഫഹദ് ഫാസില്‍, നടി റിമ കല്ലിങ്കല്‍|language=ml|date=5 May 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229053915/http://www.reporterlive.com/2013/05/05/13785.html|archive-date=29 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/362601|title=ജയ്ഹിന്ദ് ചലച്ചിത്ര അവാര്‍ഡ്: സ്‌പിരിറ്റ് മികച്ച ചിത്രം, മധുപാല്‍ സംവിധായകന്‍|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|language=ml|date=22 May 2013|accessdate=22 May 2013|archivedate=22 May 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522224852/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/362601|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>Jaycey Foundation Award – Special Award<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/ernakulam/malayalam-news/kochi-1.1271021|title=ജേസി ഫൗണ്ടേഷന്‍ അവാര്‍ഡ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു|language=ml|date=11 August 2016|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref><br>Santosham South India Film Awards for The Best Supporting Actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/2485001/2013-09-03/entertainment|title=സന്തോഷം ചലച്ചിത്ര അവാര്‍ഡ്; ഷീലയെ ആദരിച്ചു|work=Mathrubhumi|publisher=archive.is|date=3 September 2013|accessdate=29 December 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903073811/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/online/malayalam/news/story/2485001/2013-09-03/entertainment|archivedate=3 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Gadhama]]''
|2011
|Bharathan
|
|-
|''[[Bhramaram]]''
|2009
|Dr. Alex Varghese
|Sathyan Memorial Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor
|-
|''[[Rasikan]]''
|2004
|Theliparambil Kaala Bhaskaran
|Debut as actor and screen writer
|}


==Humanitarian work==
===Screenwriter===
Prakash Raj adopted the villages of Kondareddypalle in [[Mahabubnagar District]], [[Telangana]] state<ref name="telangananewspaper.com">{{cite news | url=http://www.telangananewspaper.com/actor-prakash-raj-follows-srimanthudu/ | location=Hyderabad, India | work=TNP | title=Humanity of Prakash Raj Makes tollywood industry proud | date=7 September 2015 | access-date=7 September 2015 | archive-date=7 September 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907231939/http://www.telangananewspaper.com/actor-prakash-raj-follows-srimanthudu/ | url-status=live }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
and Bandlarahatti in [[Chitradurga district]], Karnataka state.<ref name="coastaldigest.com">{{cite web|title=Prakash Raj vows to make Chitradurga village fluoride-free|url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/news/prakash-raj-vows-make-chitradurga-village-fluoride-free|website=Coastaldigest.com – The Trusted News Portal of India, Coastal Karnataka|access-date=9 February 2018|language=en|date=27 January 2018|archive-date=9 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182451/http://www.coastaldigest.com/news/prakash-raj-vows-make-chitradurga-village-fluoride-free|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!Title
!Year
!Notes
|-
|Untitled [[Mammootty]] - [[Mohanlal]] Project || 2024 || Pre Production
|-
|''Theerppu''
| 2021
|Post Production
|-
|''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithiviraj-to-turn-director-with-movie-starring-mohanlal-see-first-look-3032673/|work=The New Indian Express|title=LUCIFER – Actor Prithviraj directing and starring superstar Mohanlal|date=16 September 2016|accessdate=29 December 2017}}</ref>
|2019
| Highest-grossing Malayalam film<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/lucifer-box-office-mohanlal-film-collects-rs-100-crore-worldwide-5665523/</ref>
|-
|''[[Kammara Sambhavam]]''
| 2018
|
|-
|''[[Tiyaan]]''
| 2017
|
|-
|''[[Left Right Left (2013 film)|Left Right Left]]''
|2013
|[[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]] for The Best Screenplay<ref name=manoramaonline/><br>Jaihind Film Award for The Best Script
|-
|''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]''
|2012
|[[NETPAC]] Award for Best Malayalam Film at 17th [[International Film Festival of Kerala]] 2012<ref>http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=13031995&tabId=1&programId=11565535 {{Dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><br>Mohan Raghavan Award for the Best Script<br>
Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Script<br>Nana Film Award for the Best Script Writer<br>P. Bhaskaran Foundation Award for The Best Story<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=13243915&tabId=1&programId=11565535|location=Thiruvananthapuram, India|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|title=Jagathy Sreekumar gets P Bhasakaran award|date=16 January 2013|accessdate=16 January 2013}} {{Dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><br>Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award
|-
|''[[Rasikan]]''
|2004
|
|}


==Awards==
===Producer===
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Prakash Raj}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Title
!Year
!Notes
|-
|''Theerppu''
| 2021
|Post Production
|}


==Political career==
==Discography==
Prakash Raj started his active political movement with the hashtag #justasking on social media after his friend [[Gauri Lankesh]]'s assassination incident in September 2017.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:left;"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:left;"
!Year!!Song!!Film!!Language!!Composer!!Notes
|-
|2004||"Chaanju Nikkana"||''[[Rasikan]]''||Malayalam||[[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]||
|-
|2013||"LRL Anthem – Kaal Kuzhanju"||''[[Left Right Left (2013 film)|Left Right Left]]''||Malayalam||[[Gopi Sunder]]||[[Asiavision Awards|Asiavision Movie Award]] for The New Sensation in Singing<ref name=manoramaonline/>
|-
|2013||"Perungodante Paattu – Raavinte Mookamaam"||''Kaanchi''||Malayalam||Ronnie Raphael||
|-
|2014||"Pakalinu Veyil"||''[[1 by Two]]''||Malayalam||[[Gopi Sunder]]||
|-
|2015||"Kalippu"||''[[Premam]]''||Malayalam||Rajesh Murugesan||
|-
|2016||"Innu Njan Pokum"||''Pa. Va''||Malayalam||Anand Madhusoodanan||
|-
|2017||"The Mahashay Paean – Bham Bham Shiv Bole"||''[[Tiyaan]]''||Malayalam||[[Gopi Sunder]]||
|-
|2017||"Neti" (off screen version)||''[[Tiyaan]]''||Malayalam||[[Gopi Sunder]]||
|-
|2017||"Pottada Pottada"||''[[Kaattu]]''||Malayalam||[[Deepak Dev]]||
|-
|2018||"Anjandu Bharikkan"||''[[Kammara Sambhavam]]''||Malayalam||[[Gopi Sunder]]||
|-
|2019||"Varika Varika"||''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''||Malayalam||[[G. Devarajan|Devarajan Master]]||Music redesigned and produced by [[Deepak Dev]]
|-
|2019||"Kaalavum Maari"||''Underworld''||Malayalam||Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha S Nair||
|}


He contested in the [[2019 Indian general election]] as an [[Independent (politician)|independent]] candidate for the [[Bangalore Central (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref name="pol">{{citation|title=Prakash Raj gets 'whistle' symbol from Bengaluru Central, urges citizens to be 'whistleblowers'|date=29 March 2019|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/elections/article/2019-lok-sabha-elections-prakash-raj-whistle-bengaluru-central-karnataka-narendra-modi-gauri-lankesh-congress-bjp/391220|work=Times Now|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401161209/https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/elections/article/2019-lok-sabha-elections-prakash-raj-whistle-bengaluru-central-karnataka-narendra-modi-gauri-lankesh-congress-bjp/391220|access-date=1 April 2019|archive-date=1 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Deccan Herald">{{cite web|title= Prakash Rai files nomination from Bengaluru Central|url= https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mohan-prakash-raj-file-papers-from-bangalore-central-724622.html|publisher= Deccan Herald|date= 22 March 2019|access-date= 5 April 2019|archive-date= 11 October 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201011181859/https://www.deccanherald.com/state/mohan-prakash-raj-file-papers-from-bangalore-central-724622.html|url-status= live}}</ref> Raj lost the election, securing around 28,906 Votes (2.41%) in the election.<ref name="businesstoday.in">{{Cite web|title=Election results: Prakash Raj calls defeat in Bangalore Central a "solid slap on my face"|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/lok-sabha-elections-2019/news/election-results-prakash-raj-calls-defeat-a-solid-slap/story/349602.html|access-date=13 January 2021|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref>
==Lyricist==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:left;"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:left;"
!Year!!Song!!Film!!Notes
|-
|2017||"Neti"||''[[Tiyaan]]''||
|-
|2019||" Empuraane- The Lucifer Anthem"||''[[Lucifer (film)|Lucifer]]''||
|}


==Controversies==
==Narrator==
Prakash has been involved in several controversies.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:left;"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:left;"
!Year!!Film
|-
|2018||"Unmadiyude Maranam"
|-
|2019||"RAHASYA – A Triptych of Indian Classical Dances"
|}


He was banned by Telugu film producers six times in the past. Prakash reacted to it by saying:
==Author==
<blockquote>"If people who work with me say that I play hide and seek, why do they repeat me? Why am I in [[Mahesh Babu|Mahesh]]'s nine films out of his ten. Why don't you judge me with my work? How I go about it is not important. I don't go by the rules. I put my foot down, I don't take mediocrity. There are certain locations where I can come only at 12 in the morning. I don't go by the rules."<ref name="CineGoer.com">{{cite web|title=An Interview With Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Interviews|url=http://www.cinegoer.net/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-prakash-raj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715002234/http://www.cinegoer.net/telugu-cinema/interviews/interview-with-prakash-raj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2013|publisher=CineGoer.com|access-date=3 April 2009}}</ref></blockquote> It was the first time that an actor was banned by the Telugu industry.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-31/hyderabad/27771601_1_prakash-raj-film-industry-ban |title=Tollywood bans Prakash Raj |date=31 May 2008 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001142708/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-31/hyderabad/27771601_1_prakash-raj-film-industry-ban |archive-date=1 October 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Telugu film industry insiders interpret the ban as a conspiracy by several big heroes and producers. Problems started during the shooting of films such as [[Pawan Kalyan]]'s ''[[Jalsa]]'', [[NTR Jr]]'s ''[[Kantri]]'', and [[Allu Arjun]]'s ''[[Parugu]]''.<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="Kollywood Today">{{cite news |url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/multifaceted-actor-prakash-raj-banned-in-tollywood/ |title=Multifaceted actor Prakash Raj banned in Tollywood |publisher=Kollywood Today |date=2 June 2008 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017210504/http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/multifaceted-actor-prakash-raj-banned-in-tollywood/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Prakash Raj banned in Tollywood!">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/prakash-raj-banned-in-tollywood-news-tamil-kkft0idfbhg.html |title=Prakash Raj banned in Tollywood! |publisher=Sify.com |date=1 June 2008 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213125944/http://www.sify.com/movies/prakash-raj-banned-in-tollywood-news-tamil-kkft0idfbhg.html |archive-date=13 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Ban on Prakash Raj – Tamil Mov">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/38946.html |title=Ban on Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=31 May 2008 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017152646/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/38946.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Tamil movies : Prakashraj banished">{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-06-02/11-09-06-prakashraj.html |title=Tamil movies : Prakashraj banished from acting |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=11 September 2006 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017194045/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-06-02/11-09-06-prakashraj.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:left;"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:left;"
!Year!!Title!!Publisher!!Source
|-
|2012||Ee Adutha Kaalathu (screenplay)||Fabian Books||
|-
|2014||Left Right Left (screenplay)||[[Mathrubhumi Books]]||<ref>{{cite book|author=മുരളി ഗോപി|url=https://secure.mathrubhumi.com/books/screenplay/bookdetails/1980/left-right-left|title=ലെഫ്റ്റ് റൈറ്റ് ലെഫ്റ്റ്‌|year=2014|language=ml|edition=1st|publisher=Mathrubhumi|isbn=978-81-8266-071-7}}</ref>
|-
|2015||Murali Gopiyude Kadhakal (short story collection)||[[Mathrubhumi Books]]||<ref>{{cite book|url=https://secure.mathrubhumi.com/books/stories/bookdetails/2468/murali-gopiyude-kadhakal|author=മുരളി ഗോപി|title= മുരളി ഗോപിയുടെ കഥകള്‍|year=2015|language=ml|publisher=Mathrubhumi|isbn=978-81-8266-352-7}}</ref>
|}


There was controversy for his naked appearance in a sequence in his latest Telugu release ''[[Ongole Githa]]''. The film got an "A Certificate" from the Censor Board. Prakash reacted by saying: "I did not shed my clothes for creating sensation, I had no plans to star in that sequence. The script demanded it; as an actor, I have to abide by the script. Director [[Bommarillu Bhaskar|Bhaskar]] told me that it would be an 'important' sequence in the context of the film and I just carried out his instructions."<ref name="Kolly Talk">{{cite web |url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/prakash-raj-defends-his-naked-act-in-ongole-githa-81687.html |title=Prakash Raj defends his 'naked' act in Ongole Githa |publisher=Kolly Talk |date=7 February 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017162117/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/prakash-raj-defends-his-naked-act-in-ongole-githa-81687.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Videos – Prakash Raj Defends n">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/videos/39550.html |title=Videos&nbsp;– Prakash Raj Defends nude scenes in 'Ongolu Gittha' |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=27 March 2009 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017152643/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/videos/39550.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Entertainment.oneindia.in">{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2013/prakash-raj-defend-nudeact-scenes-ongole-gitta-103221.html |title=Prakash Raj defends his nude act scenes in Ongole Gitta&nbsp;– Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=5 February 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011182038/https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2013/prakash-raj-defend-nudeact-scenes-ongole-gitta-103221.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Television==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:left;"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:left;"
!Year!!Show!!Channel!!Notes
|-
|2014||''Music Mojo'' Season 2||[[Kappa TV]]||Live performance with Bennet and Band
|-
|2014||''Chakkarapanthal''||[[Mathrubhumi News]]||Anchored a special commemorative episode on [[Mohammed Rafi|Rafi]] and [[Dev Anand]],<br>on the occasion of the 34th death anniversary of [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
|2015||Murali Gopy's Tribute to Guru Dutt||[[Mathrubhumi News]]||  
|-
|2017||AB@75: A Musical Tribute to Amitabh Bachchan||[[Mathrubhumi News]]||
|}


Several Kannada organisations staged protests in front of theatres since they felt that some of the dialogue in a scene in the Hindi film ''[[Singham]]'', starring [[Ajay Devgan]] and Prakash were derogatory against the Kannadigas. The [[Karnataka]] Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) had demanded the deletion of all "objectionable" dialogue from the movie. The screening was stopped in major centres of Karnataka. The controversial scene starts off with Prakash threatening Ajay that he would bring 1,000 people from the Karnataka border to thrash him. Ajay (who plays Bajirao Singham, a Maratha), retorts that one lion would suffice to shoo away a thousand dogs. The controversy assumes significance in the backdrop of the decades-old border dispute between Karnataka and [[Maharashtra]]. Kannada protesters also felt that Prakash, being a [[Kannada people|Kannadiga]] should have told the team that it is not right. Prakash reacted to it to the [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] media by saying: "I am a Kannadiga myself and I love my mother tongue Kannada. I'm very proud of my community and would never deliberately do anything to hurt my people. How would I allow conversations that provide pain to people of Karnataka in any movie in which I am cast? There is nothing controversial about the dialogue. I am a Maratha in the movie, the controversy has started just because I am a Kannadiga and I used the word 'Karnataka border' in the film because the villain in the film stays in [[Goa]], the Karnataka border."<ref name="Dnaindia.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1568545/report-singham-dialogue-offends-kannadigas |title=Singham dialogue offends Kannadigas&nbsp;– Entertainment&nbsp;– DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=17 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017214517/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1568545/report-singham-dialogue-offends-kannadigas |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/remove-derogatory-remarks-from-all-prints-of-singham/article2288183.ece |title=Remove derogatory remarks from all prints of Singham |newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 July 2011 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011181901/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/remove-derogatory-remarks-from-all-prints-of-singham/article2288183.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Andhravilas">{{cite web |url=http://andhravilas.net/movienews/224041/2/PrakashRajsdialoguesinSinghambecomecontroversial.html |title=Prakash Raj's dialogues in Singham become controversial |publisher=Andhravilas |access-date=6 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018015750/http://andhravilas.net/movienews/224041/2/PrakashRajsdialoguesinSinghambecomecontroversial.html |archive-date=18 October 2013  }}</ref> Finally the dialogue was removed, and the whole team of ''Singham'' including the director, [[Rohit Shetty]], the production house "Reliance Big Entertainment" and Prakash apologised to all the Kannadigas; the issue was resolved.<ref name="We're sorry, says Singham team">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-24/bangalore/29809306_1_reliance-big-entertainment-apology-singham |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131017210840/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-24/bangalore/29809306_1_reliance-big-entertainment-apology-singham |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 October 2013 |title=We're sorry, says Singham team |date=24 July 2011 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=6 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Hooli">{{cite web |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2011/singham-team-apology-kannadigas-240711-aid0062.html |title=Singham team tenders apology to Kannadigas&nbsp;– Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=24 July 2011 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011181911/https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2011/singham-team-apology-kannadigas-240711-aid0062.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="YouTube">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bLPln8PeIM |title=Tv9&nbsp;– Prakash Raj's dialogues in Singham become controversial |publisher=YouTube |date=25 July 2011 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=30 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130071046/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bLPln8PeIM |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="youtube.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EWoXfkwOJg |title=TV9&nbsp;– "Prakash Raj" Apologizes Kannadigas |publisher=YouTube |date=23 July 2011 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=30 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130071007/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EWoXfkwOJg |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Radio==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Director
!Channel
!Notes
|-
|2015
|'' Ee Stationil Ottakku''  
|Station master
|Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu
|All India Radio, Kozhikode
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{{Infobox person
| name              = Prakash Raj
| image              = Prakash Raj at KLF 2018 Kozhikode.jpg
| image size        = 270px
| caption            = Raj at the 2018 [[Kerala Literature Festival]]
| birth_name        = Prakash Rai<ref name="rai" />
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|03|26}}<ref name="web.archive.org">[https://web.archive.org/web/20001206120300/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinebio/01-07-00/prakas.htm dinakaran]. Web.archive.org. Retrieved on 10 June 2014.</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Bangalore district|Bangalore]], [[Mysore State]]<!--Mysore State was renamed to Karnataka only in the year 1973-->, [[India]] (present-day [[Karnataka]])
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actor|Film producer|director|television presenter|politician}}
| years_active        = 1986–present
| spouse            = {{ubl|{{marriage|[[Lalitha Kumari]]|1994|2009|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|[[Pony Verma]]|2010}}}}
| awards            = [[Nandi Awards]], [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], [[Filmfare Awards South]], [[Vijay Awards]], etc.
 
}}
 
'''Prakash Raj''' (born '''Prakash Rai'''; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, activist, and politician. Known for his works in the [[South Indian film industry]] and [[Hindi]]-language films, he is recipient of [[List of awards and nominations received by Prakash Raj|several accolades]], including five [[National Film Awards]], six [[Nandi Awards]], eight [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], five [[Filmfare Awards South]], four [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], three [[CineMAA Awards]], and three [[Vijay Awards]].
 
After working in stage shows and television in [[Kannada]] for a few years, Raj ventured into films. He made his debut in [[Tamil cinema]] through ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'' (1994), by [[K. Balachander]], and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In remembrance, he named his production company [[Duet Movies]].<ref name="ReferenceC"/><ref name="Catching them young!"/> Apart from his mother tongue [[Kannada language|Kannada]], Prakash Raj's fluency in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Hindi]] and English has placed him among the most sought after actors in [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/>
 
A [[polyglot]], he played a variety of roles, most notably as the antagonist and, of late, as a character actor. Prakash, as an actor has won a [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in 1998 for [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Iruvar]]'', a [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|National Film Award – Special Mention]] for the Telugu film ''[[Antahpuram]]'', directed by [[Krishna Vamsi]] in 1998<ref>{{cite web|title=46th National Film Festival 1999, pg 82|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/46_nff_1999.pdf|publisher=nic.in|access-date=4 March 2016|archive-date=10 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310180429/http://dff.nic.in/2011/46_nff_1999.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> and a [[National Film Award for Best Actor]] in 2007 for his role in ''[[Kanchivaram]]'', a Tamil film directed by [[Priyadarshan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2009/sep/r2009090707.pdf|title=55th National Film Awards for the Year 2007|publisher=Press Information Bureau ([[Govt. of India]])|access-date=9 September 2009|archive-date=7 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007125534/http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2009/sep/r2009090707.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
As a producer, he has won a [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada]] for ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'', directed by his long-time theatre friend B. Suresh in 2011. Prakash was also the host of ''[[Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi]]'' during the show's second season.<ref name="Raghavan"/>
 
==Personal life==
Prakash Raj was born in [[Bangalore]] on 26 March 1965<ref name="web.archive.org"/><ref name="hindu.com">{{cite news|date=8 June 2004|title=I cannot allow love to rule my thoughts|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/08/stories/2004060800210100.htm|url-status=dead|access-date=6 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927234958/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/06/08/stories/2004060800210100.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=27 September 2013}}</ref><ref name=Openheart>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVhfzqkk3Ho |title=Prakash Raj Openheart with RK ABN Andhrajyothy |publisher=YouTube |date=6 November 2011 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=5 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205203529/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVhfzqkk3Ho |url-status=live }}</ref> to a [[Tulu people|Tulu]] father and a [[Kannada people|Kannada]] mother.<ref name="Archived copy"/>
 
His brother is Prasad Raj, who is also an actor.<ref name=Openheart/><ref name="Indiaglitz 2010"/> He completed schooling at [[St. Joseph's Indian High School]] and joined [[St. Joseph's College of Commerce]], Bangalore. Prakash Raj changed his surname to 'Raj' upon prominent Tamil film director [[K. Balachander]]'s advice;<ref name="rai">{{Cite web|title=I stopped taking life for granted after my son's death: Prakash Raj – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/i-stopped-taking-life-for-granted-after-my-sons-death-prakash-raj/articleshow/20987660.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> he is still called Prakash Rai in his home state, [[Karnataka]].<ref name="ReferenceD"/>
 
Prakash Raj married actress Lalitha Kumari in 1994. They had two daughters, Meghana and Pooja, and a son, Sidhu who died in 2004.<ref name="Thaindian News"/><ref name="Actor Prakash Raj's son dies"/> The couple divorced in 2009.<ref name="Prakash Raj Granted Divorce">{{cite news | url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/71841/Prakashraj-granted-divorce.html | title=Prakash Raj Granted Divorce | date=19 November 2009 | publisher=Yahoo! India | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123082954/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/71841/Prakashraj-granted-divorce.html | archive-date=23 November 2009 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
 
Later, he married choreographer [[Pony Verma]] on 24 August 2010.<ref name="www.supergoodmovies.com"/> They have a son, Vedhanth born in 2015.<ref name="ReferenceE"/><ref name="andhraheadlines.com"/>
 
Prakash Raj identifies himself an atheist.<ref name="forgranted">{{cite news|date=10 July 2013|title=I stopped taking life for granted after my son's death: Prakash Raj|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-10/news-interviews/40491192_1_negative-roles-prakash-rai-prakash-raj|url-status=dead|access-date=6 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109082909/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-10/news-interviews/40491192_1_negative-roles-prakash-rai-prakash-raj|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=9 January 2014}}</ref>
 
==Film career==
{{main|Prakash Raj filmography}}
 
===As an actor===
Prakash Raj acted in back-to-back stage shows for {{INR}}300 a month in the initial stages of his career, when he joined [[Ravindra Kalakshetra|Kalakshetra, Bengaluru]], and he has 2,000 street theatre performances to his credit.<ref name="hindu.com" />
 
Prakash began his television career with [[Doordarshan]] serials such as ''Bisilu Kudure'' (Kannada) and ''[[Guddada Bhootha]]'' ([[Tulu language|Tulu]] and Kannada). He later took up supporting roles in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] films such as ''Ramachari'', ''[[Ranadheera]]'', ''[[Nishkarsha]]'' and ''[[Lockup Death]]''. He was noticed for his dialogue delivery and histrionics. His breakthrough role came in ''[[Harakeya Kuri]]'', directed by [[K. S. L. Swamy]] starring [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], with whom he had acted in other films such as ''[[Mithileya Seetheyaru]]'', ''[[Muthina Haara]]'' and ''[[Nishkarsha]]''. His performance was noticed by [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]], the lead heroine of the film, who introduced Prakash to her mentor [[K. Balachander]], a Tamil director. He acted under the screen name "Prakash Rai" in Kannada films and was given the name "Prakash Raj" by [[K. Balachander]] for his debut Tamil film ''Duet'',<ref name="forgranted" /> which saw him playing his first major role.
 
Prakash re-entered Kannada films through ''[[Nagamandala]]'' in 1997, directed by [[T. S. Nagabharana]], which was selected for the Indian Panorama in the [[International Film Festival]] in 1997. He was also a part of [[Mani Ratnam]]'s stage show ''[[Netru, Indru, Naalai]]''. In 1997, he acted in Mani Ratnam's biopic ''[[Iruvar]]''. The movie dealt with the relationship between politicians [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[M. Karunanidhi]], for which he won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]].
 
He starred in many [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] films in 1996: ''[[The Prince (1996 film)|The Prince]]'', ''[[Indraprastham (film)|Indraprastham]]'' and ''[[Oru Yathramozhi]]'', the last of which released in 1997. He also acted in ''[[Pandippada]]'', with [[Dileep (actor)|Dilip]] in 2005, ''Thekkekara Superfast'' in 2003, ''Keerthichakra'' in 2006, Amal Neerad's ''Anwar'' and Shyamaprasad's sensational movie ''Elecktra'' in 2010. For most of his Mollywood movies, he will render his own voice. He was also seen in the movie ''[[Achayans]] along with Jayaram''.
 
He acted in many Telugu films, including ''[[Antahpuram]]'' (1998), which earned him a [[National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film)|National Film Award&nbsp;– Special Jury Award / Special Mention]].
 
He played an important role in [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]''. In 2008, he produced a film titled ''[[Abhiyum Naanum]]'' and played an important character in it. He remade the movie in [[Kannada language|Kannada]] as ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]''.
 
Prakash Raj worked in 2004 released multi starrer hit movie [[Khakee]] along with [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amithabh Bachchan]], [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan|Aishwarya Rai]], [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Akshay Kumar]] & [[Tusshar Kapoor|Tushar Kapoor]], he played Additional Commissioner of Police Shrikant Naidu, Angre's main mole in the police force. Since ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'' (2009), Prakash Raj has been a regular villain in [[Hindi language]] [[Bollywood movies]], including ''[[Singham]]'' (2011), as Jaikant Shikre, ''[[Dabangg 2]]'', as Bachcha Singh, ''Mumbai Mirror'' (2013), as Shetty, and the movie ''[[Policegiri]]'', opposite [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Prachi Desai]], as Nagori.
 
He acted with actor [[Kamal Haasan]] in ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' which was a critical and commercial success. Then he paired again with Kamal Haasan in ''[[Thoongaa Vanam]]'' (2015). He acted in the Telugu movie ''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018).
 
===As a director===
He took on the mantle of director with ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'', in Kannada in 2010, for which he was the joint producer. The film completed 125 days successfully in the theatres across [[Karnataka]], becoming the biggest hit of the year.<ref name="'Naanu Nanna Kanasu' in Hindi"/> He was nominated for the Filmfare South "Best Director" category for his first film.
 
He then directed the Telugu and Tamil bilingual film ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]''. In 2014, he directed the multilingual film ''[[Oggarane (film)|Oggarane]]'' (in Kannada), ''[[Ulavacharu Biryani]]'' (in Telugu) and ''[[Un Samayal Arayil]]'' (in Tamil).<ref name="ibnlive.in.com">{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prakash-raj-set-to-take-kannada-film-industry-by-storm/422738-71-205.html |title=Prakash Raj set to take Kannada film industry by storm |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=17 September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016214800/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prakash-raj-set-to-take-kannada-film-industry-by-storm/422738-71-205.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-03/prakash-raj-duet-movies-18-08-12.html |title=Prakash Raj To Remake Malayalam Hit&nbsp;– Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Duet Movies&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=18 August 2012 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016165124/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-03/prakash-raj-duet-movies-18-08-12.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/97532.html |title='Vaggarane' from Prakash Raj&nbsp;– Kannada Movie News |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=14 September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=16 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016144322/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/97532.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-16/news-interviews/42113380_1_prakash-raj-salt-pepper |title=Prakash Raj in Kannada version of Salt and Pepper |date=16 September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034457/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-16/news-interviews/42113380_1_prakash-raj-salt-pepper |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Tamil and the Telugu versions didn't do any miracles at the box office, while ''Oggarane'', the Kannada version became the runaway blockbuster hit of the year.<ref name="rediff.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/prakash-rajs-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office-south/20140616.htm|title=Prakash Raj's Oggarane is a huge success at the Box Office|date=16 June 2014|work=Rediff|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=20 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620010102/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/prakash-rajs-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office-south/20140616.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/Oggarane-Success-kannada-news-108987|title=Oggarane Success!|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=7 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007030857/http://www.indiaglitz.com/Oggarane-Success-kannada-news-108987|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="moviesamachar.com">{{cite web|url=http://moviesamachar.com/news/prakash-raj-s-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office|title=Prakash Raj S Oggarane Is A Huge Success At The Box Office - Movie News :: MovieSamachar.com|access-date=25 June 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714220654/http://moviesamachar.com/news/prakash-raj-s-oggarane-is-a-huge-success-at-the-box-office|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="veooz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.veooz.com/news/4HGey6f.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140625125530/http://www.veooz.com/news/4HGey6f.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 June 2014|title=[News] Prakash Raj's Oggarane is a huge success ... – Veooz 360|work=Veooz}}</ref><ref name="kannada.filmyfilmy.com">{{cite web|url=http://kannada.filmyfilmy.com/fn-oggarane-success-7065525.htm|title=Filmy Filmy – Bollywood News – Bollywood ShowBiz and Celebrity photos – Bollywood gossip|work=Filmy Filmy|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151014/http://kannada.filmyfilmy.com/fn-oggarane-success-7065525.htm|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="nthwall.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/Oggarane-Film-Success-Pressmeet/1000007821 |title=Oggarane film success press meet|work=Nth Wall |access-date=25 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183712/http://www.nthwall.com/ka/Oggarane-Film-Success-Pressmeet/1000007821 |archive-date=14 July 2014  }}</ref>
 
===As a film producer===
Prakash became a film producer beginning with the Tamil film ''[[Dhaya (film)|Dhaya]]'' (2002), in which he starred with actress [[Meena (actress)|Meena]]. It earned him a Special Jury National Award for his performance. He later produced films in Tamil such as ''Naam'' (2003), ''[[Azhagiya Theeye]]'' (2004), ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' (2005), ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006), ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' (2007), ''[[Velli Thirai]]'' and ''[[Abhiyum Naanum]]'', which won many Tamil Nadu State Awards in 2008, and ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' in 2010.
 
The first non-Tamil film that he produced was his directorial debut in Kannada ''[[Naanu Nanna Kanasu]]'' in 2010, a remake of his own Tamil production ''[[Abhiyum Naanum]]'', for which he was the joint producer, along with his long-time Bengaluru theatre friend, Kannada director-producer B. Suresh.<ref name="Prakash Raj to direct">{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-02/prakash-raj-abhiyum-naanum-11-11-09.html | title=Prakash Raj finalizes | date=11 November 2009 | publisher=Behindwoods | access-date=11 November 2009 | archive-date=14 November 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114060445/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-09-02/prakash-raj-abhiyum-naanum-11-11-09.html | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2011, he acted and jointly produced the Kannada film ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'', again with B. Suresh, who directed the film. It was a milestone in Prakash's production career since ''[[Puttakkana Highway]]'' won him the [[National Film Awards|National Award]] for Best Regional Film for the year 2010–2011,<ref name="Cine Vedika"/> and an award in the fourth Bengaluru International Film Festival of 2011.<ref name="'Lucky' wins the Golden Bherunda aw"/>
 
In 2011, he produced the Tamil version of the Tamil-Telugu bilingual ''[[Payanam (2011 film)|Payanam]]'' in 2011, starring [[Nagarjuna Akkineni]] and himself. In 2012, he produced two Tamil films; ''[[Mayilu]]'' and ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]''. In 2013, he produced a Telugu-Tamil bilingual film; ''[[Gouravam (2013 film)|Gouravam]]''. He produced a multilingual film ''[[Oggarane (film)|Oggarane]]'' (Kannada), ''[[Ulavacharu Biryani]]'' (Telugu) and ''[[Un Samayal Arayil]]'' (Tamil) in 2014.<ref name="ibnlive.in.com"/><ref name="behindwoods.com"/><ref name="indiaglitz.com"/><ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com"/> ''Oggarane'' became a huge blockbuster hit that year.<ref name="rediff.com"/><ref name="ReferenceB"/><ref name="moviesamachar.com"/><ref name="veooz.com"/><ref name="kannada.filmyfilmy.com"/><ref name="nthwall.com"/>
 
==Humanitarian work==
Prakash Raj adopted the villages of Kondareddypalle in [[Mahabubnagar District]], [[Telangana]] state<ref name="telangananewspaper.com"/>
and Bandlarahatti in [[Chitradurga district]], Karnataka state.<ref name="coastaldigest.com"/>
 
==Awards==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Prakash Raj}}
 
==Political career==
Prakash Raj started his active political movement with the hashtag #justasking on social media after his friend [[Gauri Lankesh]]'s assassination incident in September 2017.
 
He contested in the [[2019 Indian general election]] as an [[Independent (politician)|independent]] candidate for the [[Bangalore Central (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref name="pol">{{citation|title=Prakash Raj gets 'whistle' symbol from Bengaluru Central, urges citizens to be 'whistleblowers'|date=29 March 2019|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/elections/article/2019-lok-sabha-elections-prakash-raj-whistle-bengaluru-central-karnataka-narendra-modi-gauri-lankesh-congress-bjp/391220|work=Times Now|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401161209/https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/elections/article/2019-lok-sabha-elections-prakash-raj-whistle-bengaluru-central-karnataka-narendra-modi-gauri-lankesh-congress-bjp/391220|access-date=1 April 2019|archive-date=1 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Deccan Herald"/> Raj lost the election, securing around 28,906 Votes (2.41%) in the election.<ref name="businesstoday.in"/>
 
==Controversies==
Prakash has been involved in several controversies.
 
He was banned by Telugu film producers six times in the past. Prakash reacted to it by saying:
<blockquote>"If people who work with me say that I play hide and seek, why do they repeat me? Why am I in [[Mahesh Babu|Mahesh]]'s nine films out of his ten. Why don't you judge me with my work? How I go about it is not important. I don't go by the rules. I put my foot down, I don't take mediocrity. There are certain locations where I can come only at 12 in the morning. I don't go by the rules."<ref name="CineGoer.com"/></blockquote> It was the first time that an actor was banned by the Telugu industry.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-31/hyderabad/27771601_1_prakash-raj-film-industry-ban |title=Tollywood bans Prakash Raj |date=31 May 2008 |access-date=6 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001142708/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-05-31/hyderabad/27771601_1_prakash-raj-film-industry-ban |archive-date=1 October 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Telugu film industry insiders interpret the ban as a conspiracy by several big heroes and producers. Problems started during the shooting of films such as [[Pawan Kalyan]]'s ''[[Jalsa]]'', [[NTR Jr]]'s ''[[Kantri]]'', and [[Allu Arjun]]'s ''[[Parugu]]''.<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="Kollywood Today"/><ref name="Prakash Raj banned in Tollywood!"/><ref name="Ban on Prakash Raj – Tamil Mov"/><ref name="Tamil movies : Prakashraj banished"/>
 
There was controversy for his naked appearance in a sequence in his latest Telugu release ''[[Ongole Githa]]''. The film got an "A Certificate" from the Censor Board. Prakash reacted by saying: "I did not shed my clothes for creating sensation, I had no plans to star in that sequence. The script demanded it; as an actor, I have to abide by the script. Director [[Bommarillu Bhaskar|Bhaskar]] told me that it would be an 'important' sequence in the context of the film and I just carried out his instructions."<ref name="Kolly Talk"/><ref name="Videos – Prakash Raj Defends n"/><ref name="Entertainment.oneindia.in"/>
 
Several Kannada organisations staged protests in front of theatres since they felt that some of the dialogue in a scene in the Hindi film ''[[Singham]]'', starring [[Ajay Devgan]] and Prakash were derogatory against the Kannadigas. The [[Karnataka]] Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) had demanded the deletion of all "objectionable" dialogue from the movie. The screening was stopped in major centres of Karnataka. The controversial scene starts off with Prakash threatening Ajay that he would bring 1,000 people from the Karnataka border to thrash him. Ajay (who plays Bajirao Singham, a Maratha), retorts that one lion would suffice to shoo away a thousand dogs. The controversy assumes significance in the backdrop of the decades-old border dispute between Karnataka and [[Maharashtra]]. Kannada protesters also felt that Prakash, being a [[Kannada people|Kannadiga]] should have told the team that it is not right. Prakash reacted to it to the [[Kannada language|Kannada]] and the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] media by saying: "I am a Kannadiga myself and I love my mother tongue Kannada. I'm very proud of my community and would never deliberately do anything to hurt my people. How would I allow conversations that provide pain to people of Karnataka in any movie in which I am cast? There is nothing controversial about the dialogue. I am a Maratha in the movie, the controversy has started just because I am a Kannadiga and I used the word 'Karnataka border' in the film because the villain in the film stays in [[Goa]], the Karnataka border."<ref name="Dnaindia.com"/><ref name="thehindu.com"/><ref name="Andhravilas"/> Finally the dialogue was removed, and the whole team of ''Singham'' including the director, [[Rohit Shetty]], the production house "Reliance Big Entertainment" and Prakash apologised to all the Kannadigas; the issue was resolved.<ref name="We're sorry, says Singham team"/><ref name="Hooli"/><ref name="YouTube"/><ref name="youtube.com"/>
 
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 6 November 2021

Murali Gopy
Gopy 61st Filmfare Awards South
Born
V. G. Muralikrishnan[1]

(1972-03-04) 4 March 1972 (age 54)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Screenwriter
  • Journalist
  • Singer
  • Author
Parent(s)
Websitemgvanguard.blogspot.in

V. G. Muralikrishnan (born 4 March 1972), professionally credited as Murali Gopy, is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer and journalist.[2] He has written films like Rasikan, Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, Kammara Sambhavam, and the highest-grossing Malayalam film Lucifer. He has won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards for his work on screen and behind it.

Career[edit | edit source]

Journalist[edit | edit source]

Murali Gopy joined The New Indian Express in 1995, immediately after completing PG in Journalism at Institute of Journalism, Thiruvananthapuram, and worked as sub-editor and reporter there. Later, he joined The Hindu, as sub-editor and Features Editor. He then shifted base to UAE, and became chief sub-editor with Arab-Allied Media, Dubai, for the sports magazines Cleanbowled and Sports Today.[3] In 2008, he was appointed chief editor of MSN India Entertainment. In 2012, he resigned the job to be more active in films. His writings on various topics can be found in his blog mgvanguard.blogspot.in.[4]

Author[edit | edit source]

Murali is a screenwriter and short story writer. He published his first short story "Ayur Rekha" in Kalakaumudi in 1991 at the age of 19. He has often stated that he started writing stories to bring a smile to his father, thespian Bharat Gopy, who was debilitated by a massive stroke in 1986.[5] Murali Gopiyude Kadhakal, a compilation of his stories, has been published by Mathrubhumi Books, the third edition of which is now running.[6][7] He has also sketched illustrations for The Hindu, Kalakaumudi and DC Books.

Screenwriter[edit | edit source]

Murali Gopy made his debut as a screenwriter, actor and singer in the Lal Jose movie Rasikan (2004). The 2012 film Ee Adutha Kaalathu, scripted by Murali, is considered a pathbreaker in Malayalam cinema, for its innovative method of weaving story threads together.[8] It was opined to be "the cinema of 21st century" by stalwart writer N. S. Madhavan.[9][10][11][12] His next screenplay was for Left Right Left, also directed by Arun Kumar Aravind. It is a social thriller set in three periods – the 60s/70s, the 80s/90s and the present. The movie, which opened to excellent reviews on its release, has since then been looked upon as a cult classic.[13][14][15] The 2017 movie Tiyaan, written by him was noted for its bold theme that focused on the current socio-political scenario in India. Kammara Sambhavam, scripted by him, combines black humour with satire and spoof. He scripted Lucifer, starring Mohanlal, and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Actor[edit | edit source]

Murali's debut acting role in Rasikan was as the villain Kala Bhaskaran. His notable performances include the role of Ajay Kurien, an impotent and abusive husband in Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Che Guevara Roy, a partially paralyzed left activist in Left Right Left, Father Michael Plathottathil a young priest in Kanyaka Talkies, the double role as Dr.Hari Narayan and Ravi Narayan in the psychological thriller 1 by Two, Devassy Pappan, an 80-year-old patriarch in Pa Va, Bhramaram, Mahashay Bhagvan, a self-proclaimed Godman in Tiyaan. As an actor, Murali has been praised for his attention to minute details and realistic acting style.[16][17] His onscreen portrayals have won him many accolades including the 61st Filmfare Awards South for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Known to be greatly selective, Murali Gopy has worked only in a limited number of movies since his foray into the film industry in 2004.[18]

Singer[edit | edit source]

Murali, who is passionate about his singing, has rendered songs for many films. His "The LRL Anthem" in Left Right Left, "Pakalinu Veyil" in 1 by Two, "Kalippu" in Premam and "Bham Bham Shiv Bole" in Tiyaan, were super hits. He has won Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Singing for "LRL Anthem".[19]

Lyricist[edit | edit source]

Murali Gopy ventured into lyrics writing with the song "Neti" in Tiyaan, which describes the path to spiritual enlightenment. He has also written the Lucifer anthem song "Empuraane", which was sung by Usha Uthup.[citation needed]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Murali is the son of the actor Bharath Gopi and Jayalakshmy. He was married to Anjana Pillai, and has two children, Gowri and Gowrav. Anjana died at the age of 38, on 26 April 2015 after suffering a heart attack.[20]

Murali has launched a website in memoriam to his father Bharath Gopi.[citation needed]

Awards[edit | edit source]

  • 2019 – Ramu Kariat Award for the most popular screen writer[21]
  • 2019 – Kalajyothi Award[22]
  • 2014 – Amrita Film Award for The Best Actor in Supporting Role[23][24]
  • 2014 – South Indian International Movie Awards for The Best Actor in Supporting Role[25]
  • 2014 – 61st Filmfare Awards South for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role[26]
  • 2014 – Jaihind Film Award for The Best Script[27]
  • 2014 – Yuva Award (2012–2013)[28]
  • 2013 – Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Award for The Best Supporting Actor
  • 2013 – Nana Film Award – Man of the Year[29]
  • 2013 – Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Singing
  • 2013 – Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Screenplay
  • 2013 – Santosham South India Film Awards for The Best Supporting Actor
  • 2013 – Jaycey Foundation Award – Special Award
  • 2013 – Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award
  • 2013 – Vanitha Film Award for The Best Anti-Hero
  • 2013 – Asianet Film Award for The Best Villain
  • 2013 – Reporter Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor
  • 2012 – P. Bhaskaran Foundation Award for The Best Story
  • 2012 – Nana Film Award for the Best Script Writer
  • 2012 – Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Anti-Hero
  • 2012 – Asiavision Movie Awards for The New Sensation in Script
  • 2012 – Mohan Raghavan Award for The Best Script Writer
  • 2009 – The Sathyan Memorial Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor[30]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Actor[edit | edit source]

Title Year Role Notes
Kochaal 2021 Filming
Kuruthi Sathyan
The Last Two Days Rakesh Madhavan Special cameo
One Marampalli Jayanandhan, Leader of Opposition
Drishyam 2 Thomas Bastin IPS
Thakkol 2019 Rector Mankunnath Paili
Kammara Sambhavam 2018 Kelu Nambiar
Aami Madhav Das
Kaattu 2017 Chellappan
Tiyaan Remakant Mahashay
Pa Va 2016 Devassy Paappan
Pavada Chandramohan Special appearance
Lukka Chuppi 2015 Sidharth Ram Screened in the Indian Panorama section of the 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).[31]
Naku Penda Naku Taka 2014 Anton Kulasingham Special appearance
1 by Two Dr.Hari Narayan/Ravi Narayan
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal 2013 Tyson' Alex
Kanyaka Talkies Father Michael Plathottathil Selected for the competition section at the 15th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival[32]
Selected as the opening film at the 44th International Film Festival of India[33]
Won FIPRESCI Award for The Best Malayalam Film at the International Film Festival of Kerala[34]
Selected by Forbes India magazine as one of the five must watch Indian movies in 2014[35]
Vedivazhipadu Rahul Nair
Kaanchi Perungodan Narayanan
Left Right Left Roy Joseph aka Che Guevara Roy 61st Filmfare Awards South for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role
South Indian International Movie Awards for The Best Actor in Supporting Role
Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Award for The Best Supporting Actor[36]
Amrita Film Award for The Best Actor in Supporting Role
August Club Nanda Gopan
Thappana 2012 Manikuttan aka Kannukuttan Asianet Film Award for The Best Villain[37]
Ee Adutha Kaalathu Ajay Kurien Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Anti-Hero[38]
Vanitha Film Award for The Best Anti-Hero[39]
Reporter Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor[40]
Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award[41]
Jaycey Foundation Award – Special Award[42]
Santosham South India Film Awards for The Best Supporting Actor[43]
Gadhama 2011 Bharathan
Bhramaram 2009 Dr. Alex Varghese Sathyan Memorial Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor
Rasikan 2004 Theliparambil Kaala Bhaskaran Debut as actor and screen writer

Screenwriter[edit | edit source]

Title Year Notes
Untitled Mammootty - Mohanlal Project 2024 Pre Production
Theerppu 2021 Post Production
Lucifer[44] 2019 Highest-grossing Malayalam film[45]
Kammara Sambhavam 2018
Tiyaan 2017
Left Right Left 2013 Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Screenplay[19]
Jaihind Film Award for The Best Script
Ee Adutha Kaalathu 2012 NETPAC Award for Best Malayalam Film at 17th International Film Festival of Kerala 2012[46]
Mohan Raghavan Award for the Best Script

Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Script
Nana Film Award for the Best Script Writer
P. Bhaskaran Foundation Award for The Best Story[47]
Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award

Rasikan 2004

Producer[edit | edit source]

Title Year Notes
Theerppu 2021 Post Production

Discography[edit | edit source]

Year Song Film Language Composer Notes
2004 "Chaanju Nikkana" Rasikan Malayalam Vidyasagar
2013 "LRL Anthem – Kaal Kuzhanju" Left Right Left Malayalam Gopi Sunder Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Singing[19]
2013 "Perungodante Paattu – Raavinte Mookamaam" Kaanchi Malayalam Ronnie Raphael
2014 "Pakalinu Veyil" 1 by Two Malayalam Gopi Sunder
2015 "Kalippu" Premam Malayalam Rajesh Murugesan
2016 "Innu Njan Pokum" Pa. Va Malayalam Anand Madhusoodanan
2017 "The Mahashay Paean – Bham Bham Shiv Bole" Tiyaan Malayalam Gopi Sunder
2017 "Neti" (off screen version) Tiyaan Malayalam Gopi Sunder
2017 "Pottada Pottada" Kaattu Malayalam Deepak Dev
2018 "Anjandu Bharikkan" Kammara Sambhavam Malayalam Gopi Sunder
2019 "Varika Varika" Lucifer Malayalam Devarajan Master Music redesigned and produced by Deepak Dev
2019 "Kaalavum Maari" Underworld Malayalam Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha S Nair

Lyricist[edit | edit source]

Year Song Film Notes
2017 "Neti" Tiyaan
2019 " Empuraane- The Lucifer Anthem" Lucifer

Narrator[edit | edit source]

Year Film
2018 "Unmadiyude Maranam"
2019 "RAHASYA – A Triptych of Indian Classical Dances"

Author[edit | edit source]

Year Title Publisher Source
2012 Ee Adutha Kaalathu (screenplay) Fabian Books
2014 Left Right Left (screenplay) Mathrubhumi Books [48]
2015 Murali Gopiyude Kadhakal (short story collection) Mathrubhumi Books [49]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Show Channel Notes
2014 Music Mojo Season 2 Kappa TV Live performance with Bennet and Band
2014 Chakkarapanthal Mathrubhumi News Anchored a special commemorative episode on Rafi and Dev Anand,
on the occasion of the 34th death anniversary of Mohammed Rafi
2015 Murali Gopy's Tribute to Guru Dutt Mathrubhumi News
2017 AB@75: A Musical Tribute to Amitabh Bachchan Mathrubhumi News

Radio[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Director Channel Notes
2015 Ee Stationil Ottakku Station master Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu All India Radio, Kozhikode Broadcast as part of Natakotsavam[50]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (23 July 2009). "Going with the flow". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Going with the flow". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Meera Manu (20 October 2012). "An aimless walk through campus". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "An Actor with a Philosophy". Yentha. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Destiny's CHILD". The Hindu. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  6. ↑ മുരളി ഗോപിയുടെ കഥകള്‍ Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  7. ↑ "The refreshing aura woven by Murali Gopy..." Malayala Manorama. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  8. ↑ "Ee Adutha Kalathu duo teams up again". The Times of India. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
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  45. ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/lucifer-box-office-mohanlal-film-collects-rs-100-crore-worldwide-5665523/
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