| Real Name | Prakash Rai |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Television Presenter, Politician |
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Weight | 78kg(approx) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 26 March 1965 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Education | B.Com (dropout) |
| School / College | St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Bangalore |
| Parents | Father: Manjunath Rai, Mother: Swarnalatha Raj, Brother: Prasad Raj |
| Spouse | Pony Verma (m. 2010), previously Lalitha Kumari (m. 1994; div. 2009) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Reading, theatre, social activism |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹35–40 Crore (approx.) |
His birth name is Prakash Rai, later changed to Prakash Raj after entering Tamil cinema.
He has acted in films across six languages, making him one of the most multilingual actors in India.
He is known for his outspoken political views and social activism.
He has appeared in international projects, including English-language films.
His brother, Prasad Raj, is also an actor.