global affairs | January 09, 2026

Prakash Raj - Age, Family, Bio

Actor and director known for his work in half a dozen Indian languages, including Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. He's performed in both the Cinema of South India and Bollywood.

Before Fame

He attended St. Joseph's College of Commerce. He started out working as a theatre actor and street performer before establishing himself in film in the 1990s.

Trivia

He's won several awards throughout his career, especially for his work as a supporting actor and in antagonist roles.

Family Life

He was married to Lalitha Kumari from 1994-2009 and had three children with her. He married Pony Verma in 2010.

Associated With

He and Mohanlan Nair both starred in Iruvar, one of Raj's many award-winning films.