Prakash Raj

Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician. He is known for his works in Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi-language films. Raj has received numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards, eight Nandi Awards, eight Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and three Vijay Awards. He made his debut in Tamil cinema with Duet (1994) and has since become a successful film star in Tamil. Raj is fluent in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, Tulu, and Marathi, making him a sought-after actor in Indian cinema.