Prakash Rai or Prakash Raj (Kannada: ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ರೈ, Tamil: பிரகாஷ்ராஜ், Telugu: ప్రకాశ్ రై)born 1957 is a famous actor and producer in the Telugu and Tamil film industries (Tollywood and Kollywood respectively). “Kannada” redirects here. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ...

Prakash Raj was born and brought up in Dakshina Kannada district in south Karnataka.His mother tongue is Tulu. Now he has shifted his base to Chennai due to numerous offers from Telugu and Tamil films. Location of Dakshina Kannada district with respect to the other districts of Karnataka. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ...

He has acted in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi films. His original name 'Prakash Rai' in Kannada screen was rechristened to 'Prakash Raj' by K. Balachander for Prakash Raj's debut movie 'Duet'. Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... Kailasam Balachander (born July 9-1930 in Nannilam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and producer. ... Duet may refer to: Duet, musical form Duet, Fox sitcom This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Prakash Raj began his acting career with Kannada DoorDarshan serials like Bisilu Kudure and Guddada Bhootha. He later took up small supporting roles in Kannada films like Raamachari, Nishkarsha, Lockup Death and etc and was noticed for his dialogue delivery and histrionics. His breakthrough role came in form of Harakeya Kuri starring Vishnuvardhan and Geetha, directed by K S L Swamy. His performance in the movie was noticed by Geetha and she in turn introduced him to her mentor, the noted director K. Balachander. Prakash Rai re-entered Kannada films with a bang through Nagamandala in 1997, directed by T.S Naghabarana. Vishnuvardhan (real name is Sampath Kumar) (born September 18, 1950) is a popular actor in the Indian state of Karnataka. ...

Prakash Raj is a very famous actor in South India for a wide variety of roles he has performed, most notably as a villain and of late, as a character artiste, in Tamil and Telugu. He is considered to be one of the most natural actors in the film industry, and has a good reputation for his acting skills. He was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai. Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Mani Ratnam (Tamil: ) (born June 2, 1956) is a critically acclaimed Tamil Indian film director, writer and producer. ... In February 2006, Netru, Indru, Naalai, a Broadway musical style tribute to the Tamil filmdom premiered at the Jeppiar Engineering College, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ...

Prakash Raj has also won several awards including two national awards - One for the 'Best supporting actor' in Iruvar and also a special jury award for his exemplary performance in 'Dhaya' - his first directorial venture.

Though Prakash Raj is purely from Karnataka, he couldn't make it big in Kannada films, owing to lack of support to the new-comers and lack of good-offers. However, he struck gold in Tamil and Telugu film industries. Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ...

Recently he took on the mantle of producer and has produced 3 movies in Tamil (Kollywood). Out of the 3 movies he produced 2 are box-office hits and also are critically acclaimed. His movies are generally acclaimed by the audience as good quality movies and are also considered as family entertainers. Also as a producer his selection of movies typically have natural storylines. His movie named Poi (lie in English) which is directed by his mentor and veteran director K. Balachander, who is incidentally directing his 101st film was a non grosser. It has Uday Kiran as hero. Both Director ( K Balachander) and Producer (Prakash Raj) acted in this movie as Good and Bad. Kollywood (Tamil : கோலிவூட் ) is a name often applied to the home of the Tamil-language film industry based in India, and to the industry as a whole. ... Kailasam Balachander (born July 9-1930 in Nannilam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and producer. ... Uday Kiran (born 1976) is an Indian Film Actor from the state of Andhra Pradesh. ...

His latest production venture in Tamil Mozhi, directed by Radhamohan, starring himself, Jyothika, Prithviraj and Swarnamalya is a blockbuster. Now he is also very busy as a producer for his 3 forthcoming films with lead actors. Mozhi (English: Language) is a Tamil language feature film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. ...

He has also requested actress Suhasini ManiRatnam to direct a movie for him.

Filmography

Tamil

• Kanna (2008)
• Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
• Kanchipuram (2008)
• Fusekattai Ramasamy (2008)
• Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul (2008)
• Pulan Visaranai II (2008)
• Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
• Bheema (2007)
• Vellai Thirai (2007)
• Arya (2007)
• Veerappu (2007)
• Vyapari (2007)
• Mozhi (2007)
• Lee (2007)
• Pokkiri (2007)
• Thiruvilayadal Arambam (2006)
• Poi (2006)
• Vathiyar (2006)
• Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
• Perarasu (2006)
• Aran (2006)
• Parijatham (2006)
• Idhaya Thirudan (2005)
• Saravana (2006)
• Aadhi (2006)
• Paramasivan (2006)
• Sivakasi (2005)
• Anniyan (2005)
• Ayya (2005)
• Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005)
• Amudhe (2005)
• Azhagiya Theeye (2004)
• Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
• M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi (2004)
• Ghilli (2004)
• Giri (2004)
• Dhaya (2004)
• Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
• Naam (2003)
• Little John (2002)
• Vaanavil (2002)
• Vanchinathan (2002)
• Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
• Kadhal Azhavitillai (2002)
• Sokkathangam (2002)
• I Love You Daa (2002)
• Alli Thanda Vaanam (2001)
• Dhosth (2001)
• Appu (2000)
• Chinna Chinna Kannile (2000)
• Anthappuram (1999)
• Padayappa (1999)
• Gurupaarvai (1998)
• Raasi (1998)
• Minsara Kanavu (1997)
• Iruvar (1997)
• Nerruku Ner (1997)
• Pathini (1997)
• Nandhini (1997)
• Vidukadhai (1997)
• Kalki (1996)
• Aasai (1995)
• Bombay (1995)
• Duet(1994)

Abhiyum Naanum (English: Abhi and Me) is a Tamil language feature film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. ... Santosh Subramaniam (Tamil) is a forthcoming Kollywood film which will be released on January 14, 2008. ... For the Mahabharata character, see Bhima. ... Velli Thirai (2007) is a forthcoming Comedy Tamil film directed by debutant Viji, a Tamil Television actress. ... Arya (2007) is a Tamil forthcoming film directed by Love Today fame Balasekaran. ... Veerappu is a Tamil language film. ... Vyapari is a forthcoming Kollywood film directed by Vamsi Paidipally and produced by hit producer A. M. Rathnam. ... Mozhi (English: Language) is a Tamil language feature film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. ... Lee is a Tamil language film released on February 17, 2007. ... Pokkiri (போக்கிரி) (2007) is an Action Tamil film directed by Prabhu Deva, released on January 14, 2007 on Thai Pongal day. ... ... Poi (2006) is a Tamil feature film, directed by K. Balchander. ... Vathiyar (2005) is a Tamil film directed by A. Venkatesh. ... Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) is a Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan, Jyothika, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Prakash Raj and music composed by Harris Jayaraj. ... Perarasu (2006) is a Kollywood Tamil film starring Captain Vijaykanth, Damini, Nassar, Sarath Babu, Prakash Raj and music composed by Praveen Mani. ... // The backdrop of the movie deals with how terrorist groups work in creating confusion and fear within a country with the aim to break the ongoing of normal life. ... Parijatham (2006) is a Tamil film directed by Bhagyaraj. ... ‘’’’’Idhaya Thirudan’’’’’ (2006) is a Tamil film directed by Saran, starring Jayam Ravi and Kamna Jethlamani. ... Saravanaa (2006) is a Tamil film directed by K.S. Ravikumar. ... Aadhi (Tamil : ஆதி) (2006) is a Tamil film directed by Ramana produced by S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar starring Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. ... Paramasivan (2006) is a Tamil action film directed by P. Vasu, director of Chandramukhi. ... Sivakasi (Tamil: சிவகாசி) is a Tamil film directed by Perarasu. ... Anniyan (Aparachitidu in Telugu; Aparchit in Hindi) is a high-budget 2005 Tamil movie. ... Ayya (2005) (English: Master) is a Tamil language film starring Sarath Kumar, Nayanthara, Vijayakumar and Vadivelu in the lead roles. ... Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005) is a Tamil film directed by Vishnuvardhan. ... Vasool Raja MBBS (2004) is a Tamil movie directed by Saran. ... M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi (2004) is a Tamil film directed by M.Raja. ... Ghilli (2004) (Tamil : கில்லி) is a Tamil film directed by Dharani. ... Giri (film) is a Tamil language film starring Arjun in the lead role of the protagonist. ... Kadhal Sadugudu (2003) is a love-comedy Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director Suresh. ... Little John (2002) is a Tamil film directed by Srinivasa Singeetham Rao. ... Kannathil Muthamittal (Tamil: கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால்) (A Peck on the Cheek) (2002) is an award-winning Tamil feature film directed by Mani Ratnam. ... Appu is a Tamil film released in 2000. ... Padayappa (1999) is a Tamil film directed by K.S. Ravikumar. ... Raasi (1997) is a tamil film starring Ajith and Rambha in the main roles. ... Minsaara Kanavu was a Kollywood film released in 1997. ... Iruvar (The Twosome) (1997) is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. ... Aasai is a tamil film starring Ajith Kumar and Suvalakshmi, it was a mega hit and launche the careers of Ajith and Suvalakshmi but the main role in this film was by Prakash Raj who donned a memorable role. ... This article is about the film. ... Duet (1994) is a Tamil feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Prabhu, Meenakshi Seshadri, Ramesh Aravind. ...

Telugu

• Don (2007)
• Chirutha (2007)
• Munna (2007)
• Jagadam (2007)
• Rakhi (2006)
• Khatarnak (2006)
• Sainikudu (2006)
• Stalin (2006)
• Bommarillu (2006)
• Ashok (2006)
• Vikramarkudu (2006)
• Pokiri (2006)
• Athadu (2005)
• Andarivadu (2005)
• Bhadra (2005)
• Athanokkade (2005)
• Subhash Chandra Bose (2005)
• Bunny (2005)
• Chakram (2005)
• Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
• Mass (2004)
• Arjun (2004)
• Sri Anjaneyam (2004)
• Yagnam (2004)
• Samba (2004)
• Varsham (2004)
• Shivamani 9848022338 (2003)
• Tagore (2003)
• Nijam (2003)
• Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
• Gangotri (2003)
• Idiot (2003)
• Okkadu (2003)
• Dil (2003)
• Khadgam (2002)
• Bobby (2002)
• Nuvve Nuvve (2002)
• Indra (2002)
• Badri (2001)
• Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
• Murari (2001)
• Azad (2000)
• Rajakumarudu (1999)
• Anthah Puram (1999)
• Choodalani Vundi (1998)

This article is about the Telugu film. ... Chirutha is the working title for the upcoming Telugu film of Ram Charan Tej , who is the son of Telugu MegaStar Chiranjeevi. ... Munna is a forthcoming Tollywood film directed by Vamsi Paidipally and produced by hit producer Dil Raju, who produced four blockbusters in a row: Dil, Arya, Bhadra, and Bommarillu. ... Jagadam (Telugu: జగడం) is an Tollywood film in the direction of Sukumar (Arya fame). ... Rakhi (Telugu: రాఖీ) is a Telugu forthcoming film directed by Krishna Vamsi and has Jr. ... Khatarnak(Telugu: ఖతర్నాక్) is an upcoming Telugu film which is directed by choreographer-turned-director Amma Rajasekhar. ... Sainikudu (Telugu: సైనికుడు, translation: Soldier) is a Telugu film which released on November 30, 2006 [3]. Gunasekhar directed this film. ... Stalin (Telugu: స్టాలిన్) is a Tollywood film directed by A. R. Murugadoss. ... Bommarillu (Telugu: బొమ్మరిల్లు) is a Tollywood film which is released on August 5, 2006. ... Ashok is a 2006 Telugu film which released on July 13, 2006. ... Vikramarkudu is a Telugu film released on June 23, 2006 and was directed by S.S. Rajamouli. ... Pokiri (Telugu: పోకిరి) is a 2006 Telugu movie directed, written, and produced by Puri Jagannadh. ... Athadu (Telugu: అతడు) is a 2005 Tollywood film produced by Jayabheri Kishore and Murali Mohan and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. ... Andarivaadu is a 2005 Telugu comedy film directed by Srinu Vytla. ... Bhadra is a Telugu film released on May 12, 2005 and was directed by debutant director Boyapati Srinu. ... Athanokkade is a 2005 Telugu film which was directed by Surender Reddy. ... Subash Chandra Bose is a Telugu film which released on April 22, 2005 and was directed by veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao. ... Bunny (Telugu: బన్ని) is a Telugu movie that was released in the year 2005. ... Chakram(Telugu:చక్రం) is a Telugu film which released on March 25, 2005 and was written by Krishna Vamsi. ... Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana(also known as NVNV)(Telugu: నువ్వొస్తానంటే నేవొద్దంటానా) is a 2005 Telugu movie. ... Mass is Telugu film which released in 2004. ... Arjun(Telugu:అర్జున్) is a Tollywood film released on August 18, 2004, and was directed by Gunasekhar. ... Sri Anjaneyam is a Telugu film directed and produced by Krishna Vamsi. ... Yagnam is a Telugu film released on July 2, 2004 and was directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. ... Samba is a 2004 Telugu film directed by V.V. Vinayak. ... Varsham is a Telugu film produced by M.S. Raju. ... Shivamani 9848022338 is a 2003 Telugu film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. ... Tagore is a Tollywood which released on September 24, 2003 and was directed by V.V. Vinayak. ... Nijam is a Telugu film released in 2003, starring Mahesh Babu. ... Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi is a Telugu film that released on April 19, 2003 and was directed by Puri Jagannadh. ... Gangotri(Telugu:గంగోత్రి) is a Telugu film which released on March 28, 2005 and was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. ... For other uses, see Idiot (disambiguation). ... Okkadu(Telugu:ఒక్క డు) is a 2003 Tollywood film which was directed by Gunasekhar. ... Dil (Hindi: दल, Urdu: دل, translation: heart) is a 1990 Bollywood film starring Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher and Saeed Jaffrey. ... Khadgam is a 2002 Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamsi. ... Bobby is a 2002 Telugu film which starred Mahesh Babu, Arti Agarwal, Prakash Raj, and Raghuvaran. ... Nuvve Nuvve (Telugu: నువ్వే నువ్వే) is a Tollywood film that was written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. ... For other uses, see Indra (disambiguation). ... Badri is a Telugu film which is written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. ... Nuvva Naaku Nachav is a Tollywood film which released on September 6, 2001. ... // Story Way back in 1800s a Jamindar insults Durga Devi by try stealing her idol in the temple in a state of inebriation. ... Azad is a 2000 Telugu film directed by Tirupathi Swamy. ... Mahesh Babu and Preity Zinta as featured in the film Raja Kumarudu is a Telugu movie, released in 1999. ... Choodalani Vundi is a Tollywood film directed Gunasekhar and produced by Ashwini Dutt. ...

Kannada

Films

• Ajay (2006)
• Bimba (2005)
• Atithi (2004)
• Preeti Prema Pranaya (2003)
• Yaare Neenu Cheluve (2001)
• Z (2000)
• Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi (1999)
• Kansalu Neene Manasalu Neene (1999)
• Nagamandala (1998)
• Nishkarsha (1995)
• Lockup Death (1995)
• Harakeya Kuri (1993)
• Raamachari (1991)
• Anukoolakkobba Ganda (1991)

Relax is the dubbed tamil version of the Kannada flick Shanti Shanti Shanti. ...

TV Serials

• Guddada Bhoota
• Aasegalu Nooraaru
• Bisilukudure
• Namma Nammalli
• Kaiyalavu Manasu (Tamil)
• Sahana (Telugu & Tamil)

Hindi

• Ramayana (2007)
• Shart: The Challenge (2004)
• Khakee (2004)
• Shakti - The Power (2002)

Khakee is a 2004 Indian movie directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. ... Shakti: The Power is a 2002 Bollywood remake of Telugu film Anthapuram featuring Karisma Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor and Shahrukh Khan in a special appearance. ...

Malayalam

• Pandipada
• Indraprastham
• The Prince
• Oru Yathramozhi

This article is about the book by Niccolò Machiavelli. ...

As a Producer

• Andhapuram
• Daya
• Naam
• Azhagiya Theeye
• Kanda Naal Mudhal
• Poi
• Mozhi
• Vellai Thirai
• Abhiyum Naanum
• Mayilu

Daya (大雅, Taiwanese: Tāi-ngé) is a rural township in central Taichung County, Taiwan Province of the Republic of China. ... The term Nām refers to the act of worship of God by Hindus and is also adopted by Sikhs. ... Kanda Naal Mudhal is a Tamil language film released in 2005. ... Poi (2006) is a Tamil feature film, directed by K. Balchander. ... Mozhi (English: Language) is a Tamil language feature film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. ... Velli Thirai (2007) is a forthcoming Comedy Tamil film directed by debutant Viji, a Tamil Television actress. ... Abhiyum Naanum (English: Abhi and Me) is a Tamil language feature film produced by Prakash Raj and directed by Radha Mohan. ...

Trivia

• Prakash Raj is known as Prakash Rai in Kannada.
• Prakash Raj to act as Ravanaa in Santhoshi's Ramayana.Source

External links

• Prakash Raj at the Internet Movie Database