Prakash Raj
About
Prakash Raj may be one of the most sought-after villains in both South and Hindi film industry, but the multi-talented actor dons many hats including that of a director, producer, activist, and politician.
Starting from street theater to stage shows to TV to acting in over 250 films, his journey to the top had its fair share of struggles, one that included the loss of his son which determined him to never take anything for granted.
In his illustrious career spanning more than 30 years, the actor has given some brilliant performances in films like ‘Ghilli’, ‘Asai’, ‘Anthapuram’, ‘Singham’, ‘Dabangg’, ‘Pokiri’, ‘Abhiyum Naanum’ and many more in many languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam.
He actively started his political movement with the hashtag #justasking on social media after the assassination of journalist Gauri Lankesh in 2017.
Awards and Accomplishments
Awards and Accomplishments
His versatility has fetched him 5 National Awards including Best Actor for ‘Kanchivaram’ (2007) and Best Film for ‘Puttakkana Highway’ (2010).
He has also won 5 Filmfare awards for films like ‘Nuvve Nuvve’, ‘Kanchivaram’, ‘Sivasaki’, ‘Ghilli’ and ‘Tagore’.
He is also known for his humanitarian work and has adopted many villages in Telangana and Karnataka and vowed for its development.
Why Prakash Raj?
Known for his outspokenness, Prakash Raj has voiced his opinions on a range of issues, from nepotism to the gag on S Durga at IFFI to demonetisation and many more.
His immeasurable contribution to cinema across several languages is noteworthy and makes him one of the finest actors of our time. He is known for his versatility and the ability to raise the profile of any role and is adept at a multitude of accents and language styles.
