Prakash Raj
| Name | Prakash Raj (ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ರೈ) |
| Other Names | Prakash Rai |
| Date Of Birth | 26 March 1965 |
| Age | 59 years 8 months 27 days |
| Place Of Birth | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Daughters | Pooja , Meghana |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Wives | Lalitha Kumari(m.1994–2009) , Pony Verma(m. 2010) |
| Wiki Page | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prakash_Raj |
| Son | Siddhu(1999 – 20 March 2004) |
| Mother | Swarnalatha |
| Father | Manjunath Rai |
| Education | St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Bangalore , St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore |
| Mother Tongue | Kannada |
| Brother | Prasad Rai |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (175cm) |
| Twitter Profile | https://twitter.com/prakashraaj |
| Facebook Profile | https://www.facebook.com/PrakashRajOfficial |
BiographyPrakash Raj is an Indian actor, particularly famous in south Indian films & generally known all over India for his versatile roles and efficiency to bring life to characters. He has re found himself as a director, producer and other creative roles as well. Childhood, Family & Personal LifePrakash Raj was born in St. Martha's Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka as Prakash Rai on Friday, 26 March 1965 to Manjunath Rai (Father) & Swarnalatha (Mother). His father comes from a Tulu speaking family, his mother speaks Kannada. Prakash Raj speaks Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, English, Malayalam, Tulu along with his mother tongue Kannada. His mother was a Nurse in nospital. His mother was a Christian by religion, he has both Christian & hindu upbringing. Prakash Raj has a brother named Prasad Rai, Prasad is an actor too, he made debut in Tamil in 2010. Prasad & Prakash have a sister. First Marriage: Prakash Raj married actress Lalitha Kumari in 1994, They have children, daughters named Meghana, Pooja and a son Sidhu. His Sidhu had an unfortunate early death in March 2004. Lalitha & Prakash divorced in 2009, ending their 15 year marriage.
Second marriage: Prakash Raj married Bollywood choreographer Pony Verma (born Rashmi Verma) on August 24, 2010, they had known each other for long time, they were friends before they decided to get married. The ceremony was conducted according to Hindu traditions in Punjabi style. The event was attended by his mother, daughters & wellwishes from the industry like his friend director Radha Mohan & others. Reception was arranged in Sahara hotel, Mumbai among other places. The couple had a baby boy in February, 2016, their son is named Vedhant.
Education:
Movie CareerThatre Career: Prakash Raj started his career in acting through stage dramas of Kalakshetra, Bengaluru. Prakash first entered the movies as a dubbing artist for Ravana Rajya(1987). Prakash Raj started his career in acting in Kannada films, his made his debut through Mithileya Seetheyaru(1988), a Drama movie by S L Swamy (Ravi) starring: Geetha, B V Radha. Prakash Raj had acted in around 20 Kannada movies like Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake, Bhavya Bharatha, Nishkarsha, Ramaachari, Anukoolakkobba Ganda, Mutthina Haara, Tarka before making his debut in Tamil industry through K. Balachander directed Duet (1994). Prakash appeared in Malayalam movies starting from 1996 with "The Prince" starring Mohanlal directed by Suresh Krishna. After his entry into Tamil films, Prakash Raj became a sensation in a short time period, he quickly became a sensation in Telugu industry as well. He has been among the most sought after anti-heroes of the South India. As director: Prakash Raj started his directorial career through "Naanu Nanna Kanasu (2010 ), A remake of the Tamil movie "Abhiyum Naanum" which has him in the lead role. Dhoni, Oggarane are other hit movies created under his direction. A Producer: Prakash Raj started producing movies starting from the Tamil movie Dhaya (2002) directed by Senthil Kumar, starring Meena, Lakshmi, Raghuvaran. TV Appearances
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Interesting Facts and Trivia
[Top ⇑]Prakash Raj doesn't believe in sharing his experiences, issues and emotions. "I feel no need" he says
Prakash Raj's Ex-wife (First wife) Lalita Kumari is the sister of actress Disco Shanti.
Prakash Raj has performed more than 2000 street dramas, especially during the beginning of his career.
Prakash Raj was actively involved in discussions about the state of Telugu film industry, failures at box office & steps to be taken.
His directorial debut Naanu Nanna Kanasu ran for more than 125 days.
There is unsourced news that Prakash Raj might be acting in one of Hollywood films to be directed by Steven Spielberg
Prakash Raj was part of the Kannada directors & people of fraternity which gathered in Bangalore to discuss continuation of creative projects in Kannada
Prakash Raj owns a farm with 100 cocounut trees, 80 Mango trees, some 400 trees and plenty of birds
Actress Geetha who had acted in one Kannada movie with Prakash Raj recommended his name to director K Balachander who eventualyl cast him in one of his movies. It was the tipping point in Prakash's career.
Prakash Raj is a regular smoker, despite his best efforts he confesses he is still addicted to it.
Prakash Raj has been banned for 6 times so far, some talk of it in the Tollywood as pettiness of some big heroes.
Prakash Raj has a very friendly relationship with actress Abhirami, they are comfortable calling each other by nicknames, he calls her "raindrop" (she likes getting drenched in Rain), she calls him "traveller" for the obvious reason as name suggests.
Prakash Raj likes travelling & reading books.
Director Jyothi Prasad lodged a complaint against Prakash Raj with the Producers Council for late attendance to the shooting spot.
Prakash's recent directorial movie "Idolle Ramayana" was simultaneously released in Uk, USA with good reviews & appreciations.
Prakash changed his original name Prakash Rai to Prakash Raj later in his career after the advice of his favorite director K Balachander, he still uses the name Prakash Rai while doing Kannada films.
Prakash Raj has named his production company "Duet Movies" after the first movie that made him successful in the Tamil industry.
Prakash Raj has adopted a village (Kondareddipalle) in Telangana, he looks after the welfare of the village. He reconstructed school building, helps with farming
Prakash Raj was born to a Tulu speaking father Manjunath Rai and a Kannadiga mother Swarnalatha
Prakash was part of "Netru, Indru, Naalai" a series of musical theatre performances, held in Chennai, by the popular film director Mani Ratnam.
Prakash Raj: Filmography (70)
(All Prakash Raj Movies)| 2016 | Devara Nadalli[Actor]
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| 2016 | Priyanka[Actor]
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| 2016 | Apoorva[Actor]
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| 2016 | Kotigobba-2[Actor(Satya\'s Father)]
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| 2016 | Idolle Ramayana[Actor(Bhujanga),Director,Writer (Screenplay),Producer,Writer (Dialogue)]
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| 2016 | Nanu Matthu Varalakshmi –[Actor]
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| 2016 | Speedunnodu[Actor(Veerabhadrappa)]
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| 2016 | Shourya[Actor(Krishna Prasad)]
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| 2016 | Oopiri[Actor(as Prasad Rao)]
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| 2016 | Attack[Actor(Guru Raj)]
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| 2015 | Ranna[Actor(Sharat Chandra)]
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| 2015 | Mr. Airavatha[Actor(Prathap Kale)]
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| 2014 | Crazy Star[Actor]
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| 2014 | Oggarane[Actor(Kalidasa),Director,Writer (Screenplay),Producer,Writer (Dialogue)]
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| 2012 | Prarthane[Actor(Thimmappa)]
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| 2011 | Dhool[Actor(Nanda)]
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| 2011 | Puttakkana Highway[Actor(Shani Krishna),Producer]
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| 2011 | Rajadhani[Actor(Ajay)]
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| 2010 | Janani[Actor]
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| 2010 | Nanu Nanna Kanasu[Actor(Raj Uthappa),Director,Writer (Screenplay),Producer,Writer (Dialogue)]
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| 2010 | Hoo[Actor(Michael)]
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| 2006 | Ajay[Actor]
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| 2006 | Cyanide[Actor]
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| 2005 | Karnana Sampatthu[Actor]
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| 2004 | Bimba[Actor]
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| 2003 | Preethsod Thappa[Actor]
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| 2003 | Preethi Prema Pranaya[Actor(Dr. Ashok)]
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| 2002 | Athithi[Actor]
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| 2002 | Ekangi[Actor]
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| 2001 | Bava Bamaida[Actor]
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| 2001 | Majnu[Actor]
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| 2001 | Premakke Sai[Actor]
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| 2001 | Usire[Actor(Rudre Gowda)]
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| 2000 | Chamundi[Actor]
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| 1999 | The Killer[Actor]
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| 1999 | Z[Actor]
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| 1998 | Bisi Raktha[Actor]
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| 1998 | Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene[Actor]
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| 1998 | Shanti Shanti Shanti[Actor(Ganga Prasad)]
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| 1998 | Yare Neenu Cheluve[Actor]
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| 1997 | Mommaga[Actor]
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| 1997 | Nagamandala[Actor]
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| 1996 | Vasantha Kavya[Actor]
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| 1994 | Adhipathi[Actor]
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| 1994 | Chamathkara[Actor]
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| 1994 | Lockup Death[Actor]
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| 1994 | Murder[Actor]
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| 1993 | Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake[Actor]
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| 1993 | Bhavya Bharatha[Actor]
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| 1993 | Nanendu Nimmavane[Actor]
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| 1993 | Nishkarsha[Actor(ATS Commando)]
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| 1993 | Vijaya Kranthi[Actor]
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| 1992 | Harakeya Kuri[Actor]
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| 1992 | Prema Sangama[Actor]
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| 1992 | Mallige Hoove[Actor]
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| 1991 | Bombay Dada[Actor]
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| 1991 | Jagadeka Veera[Actor]
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| 1991 | Kala Chakra[Actor]
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| 1991 | Keralida Kesari[Actor]
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| 1991 | Kiladi Gandu[Actor]
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| 1991 | Ramaachari[Actor]
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| 1990 | Anukoolakkobba Ganda[Actor]
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| 1990 | Chakravarthy[Actor]
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| 1990 | Challenge[Actor]
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| 1990 | Mutthina Haara[Actor]
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| 1990 | Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru[Actor]
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| 1989 | Tarka[Dubbing Artist]
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| 1988 | Mithileya Seetheyaru[Actor]
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| 1988 | Ranadheera[Actor]
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| 1987 | Ravana Rajya[Dubbing Artist]
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Quotes
[Top ⇑]- I don't have a role model, I like different people for different aspects.
- I do not have time for God, when I get near a temple or Church I go in, I'm not saying I don't believe, I simple don't have time.
- I don't like fan clubs, watch my movies, enjoy them, be fans of art, I'm only doing my job, and taking handsome money for it, you should also be doing your jobs, we have to bring in that understanding.
- I don't want a shoulder to cry upon.
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