Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Politician, Producer, Television Presenter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Mysore State, India |
Latest News about Prakash Raj
23/06/2026
A Bengaluru court issued a third non-bailable warrant against Prakash Raj in a voter ID-related case after he did not appear before the court. The matter involved allegations that his name appeared in multiple electoral rolls across three states.
30/07/2025
Prakash Raj appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to illegal online betting and gambling platforms. The summons formed part of a wider investigation that also involved other actors.
23/07/2025
The Enforcement Directorate summoned Prakash Raj in a case related to the promotion of illegal online betting apps. The investigation was reported alongside summons issued to several other film personalities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Prakash Rai |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religious Views | Atheist |
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| Ethnicity | Kannadiga |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Mother Tongue | Tulu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Pony Verma | ||||
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Family
| Father | Manjunath Rai |
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| Mother | Swarnalatha Raj |
| Siblings | He has two siblings, and his brother Prasad Raj works as an actor. |
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Career
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| Career Highlights | Polyglot actor known for works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and English-language films. Performed in over 2,000 street theatre shows. Known for roles as antagonist and character actor. Acted in over 300 films. Considered one of the highest paid villains in Indian cinema. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Production Company | Duet Movies | ||||||||||||||||||
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Style Quotient
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| Bike Collection | Vespa Scooter |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/PrakashRajOfficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received National Film Awards in the years 1997, 1998, 2002, 2007, and 2010. | |
| 2. Born to a Hindu father and a Roman Catholic mother. | |
| 3. Experienced financial challenges during childhood. | |
| 4. Engaged in social initiatives through non-governmental organizations. | |
| 5. Took responsibility for a village called Kondareddypalli in Telangana by adoption. | |
| 6. Considered one of the highest paid villains in Indian cinema. | |
| 7. Stage name 'Prakash Raj' was given by veteran director K. Balachader for his debut film 'Duet'. | |
| 8. Contested as an independent candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore Central. | |
| 9. Active in social issues including freedom of speech, education, and human rights. | |
| 10. Performed in stage shows including Netru, Indru, Naalai directed by Mani Ratnam. |