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Prakash Raj Birthday 2024: Iconic roles of the actor that prove he can fit into
Updated On: 26 March, 2024 04:12 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar
Prakash Raj is one of the most versatile actors in the film industry. He has extensively worked in different Indian languages and across genres. On his birthday, we look at some of his iconic roles that made a lasting impression on the audience
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Prakash Raj is one of the most versatile actors in the film industry. He has extensively worked in different Indian languages and across genres. On his birthday, we look at some of his iconic roles that made a lasting impression on the audience
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Paava Kadhaigal is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language anthology drama film consisting of four short films. Prakash Raj starred as Sai Pallavi`s character`s father in the short directed by Vetri Maaran titled Oor Iravu. The film sees Prakash play the role of an unassuming father who kills his daughter for marrying outside their caste
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Abhiyum Naanum (2008) - This Tamil family drama saw Prakash Raj essaying the role of a doting father, displaying his versatility in portraying nuanced characters
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Anwar (2010)
This Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Malayalam film sees the makers make good use of Prakash Raj`s villain image to employ a twist in the tale by writing a deceptive character for the actor
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Iruvar (1997)
In this Tamil drama, Prakash Raj portrayed the role of a village chief, highlighting his ability to bring authenticity to rural characters
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Bommarilu (2006)
The film sees him play a typical Indian father who wants to control every aspect of his son`s life. This leads to a lot of disagreement and drama in the house
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Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
A remake of the hit Hindi film `Munnabhai MBBS`, Prakash Raj essayed the role played by Boman Irani in the original. He played the role of a doctor and college dean who tries his best to save his daughter getting married to a rowdy
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Singham (2011)
Prakash Raj`s role in this film is one of his most memorable role of a quirky villain. He was scary yet made people laugh with his performance
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Sila Samayangal
Krishnamurthy is a middle age man waiting undergo an HIV test. The film is set between a few hours and have Prakash Raj delivering a nuanced performance
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Anniyan:
Played interesting role in this Tamil psychological thriller as he sets out to investigate a series of mysterious murders
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