Prakash Raj

Prakash Raj was born as Prakash Rai on 26 March 1965 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He developed an interest in acting during his school years and later became involved in theatre and television. His early experience on stage helped him develop the expressive acting style that became one of his strengths.
He gradually moved into films and built a career across multiple Indian languages. Director K. Balachander played an important role in his Tamil film career, including the film Duet (1994). Prakash Raj subsequently gained recognition for his performances in Iruvar, Anniyan, Singham and Kanchivaram.
Alongside acting, he established Duet Movies, his own production company, and explored filmmaking as a producer and director. His performances have earned him several prestigious awards, including National Film Awards for acting and film production. His long career reflects his versatility and lasting contribution to Indian cinema.