Prakash Raj turns 48 today

Prakash Raj, who is widely recognized in the arena of cinema for his versatile acting talent, has turned 48 today. He is quite a popular name in the Southern film industry where he has played a variety of character roles, dark roles and also some commendable cameo appearances. He has also won accolades like National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1998 for Mani Ratnam’sIruvarand for Best Actor in 2009 forKanchivaram, to mention a few.

While he debuted withMithileya Seetheyaruin Kannada film industry, he joined the Tamil segment withDuetin 1993 as Actor Sirpy. He went on to explore experimental projects and offered some extraordinary award-winning performances in films likeKalki,Anthapuram,Vaanavil,Kannathil Muthamittal,Dhaya,Navve Navve,Tagore,Ghilli,Anniyan,Sivakasi,Mozhiand many more.

He has also secured an honourable position in the B-town with his negative roles in movies likeSingham, Dabangg 2andWanted.His upcoming films includeZanjeerandSingh Saheb the Great. Prakash Raj is also currently hosting the second season ofNeengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi,the Tamil version of KBC. Here we wish Prakash a very Happy Birthday and a successful year ahead.