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Happy Birthday Prakash Raj: From `Wanted` to `Major`, 5 unmissable performances

Updated On: 26 March, 2023 04:13 PM IST | Aakash Khuman

Prakash Raj is one of the most brilliant actors in the Indian film industry. The actor, who has appeared in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and yes, Bollywood films over the years, He is known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters with ease. On his 58th birthday, here are the top 5 unmissable performances by Prakash Raj in movies:  

Prakash Raj is one of the most brilliant actors in the Indian film industry. The actor, who has appeared in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and yes, Bollywood films over the years, He is known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters with ease. On his 58th birthday, here are the top 5 unmissable performances by Prakash Raj in movies:
 

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Prakash Raj is one of the most brilliant actors in the Indian film industry. The actor, who has appeared in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and yes, Bollywood films over the years, He is known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters with ease. On his 58th birthday, here are the top 5 unmissable performances by Prakash Raj in movies:  
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><strong>Wanted (2009) - </strong>Prakash Raj played the role of Gani Bhai, a ruthless don who is determined to take over the Mumbai underworld. He brings a sense of menace and danger to the character that makes him a formidable opponent for the film`s hero, played by Salman Khan.</span></p>
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Wanted (2009) - Prakash Raj played the role of Gani Bhai, a ruthless don who is determined to take over the Mumbai underworld. He brings a sense of menace and danger to the character that makes him a formidable opponent for the film`s hero, played by Salman Khan.

 

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><strong>Singham (2011) -</strong> In this action-packed film of Ajay Devgn, Prakash Raj played the role of a corrupt politician named Jaykant Shikre. He delivers a power-packed performance that is both intense and chilling, making him one of the most memorable villains in recent Bollywood history.</span></p>
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Singham (2011) - In this action-packed film of Ajay Devgn, Prakash Raj played the role of a corrupt politician named Jaykant Shikre. He delivers a power-packed performance that is both intense and chilling, making him one of the most memorable villains in recent Bollywood history.

 

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><strong>Dabangg 2 (2012) - </strong>In this sequel to the Salman Khan`s blockbuster hit Dabangg, Prakash Raj played the role of a powerful politician named Thakur Bachcha Singh. He delivers a performance that is both menacing and entertaining, making him one of the highlights of the film.</span></p>
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Dabangg 2 (2012) - In this sequel to the Salman Khan`s blockbuster hit Dabangg, Prakash Raj played the role of a powerful politician named Thakur Bachcha Singh. He delivers a performance that is both menacing and entertaining, making him one of the highlights of the film.

 

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><strong>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) -</strong> In this biopic about the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar played the character of athlete Milkha Singh in the film. Prakash Raj played the role of the Veerapandian. He brings a sense of warmth and wisdom to the surface, making him a memorable presence in the film.</span></p>
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) - In this biopic about the legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar played the character of athlete Milkha Singh in the film. Prakash Raj played the role of the Veerapandian. He brings a sense of warmth and wisdom to the surface, making him a memorable presence in the film.

 

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><strong>Major (2022) - </strong>Major, a Telugu-Hindi bilingual film starring Adivi Sesh, is a biographical drama based on the life of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who died in the line of duty during the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Raj played Unnikrishnan`s father and delivered an emotive performance.</span></p>
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Major (2022) - Major, a Telugu-Hindi bilingual film starring Adivi Sesh, is a biographical drama based on the life of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who died in the line of duty during the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Raj played Unnikrishnan`s father and delivered an emotive performance.

 

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