Prabhakar, also known as Kalakeya Prabhakar, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu films along with Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films. He is best known for his role as the king of the Kalakeyas in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).[1] His other notable films include Maryada Ramanna (2010), Dongaata (2015), Jai Simha (2018), Akhanda (2021).[2] As of July 2022, he has acted in over 120 films in five languages.[3]
Prabhakar | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Kalakeya Prabhakar |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Spouse | Rajya Lakshmi |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editPrabhakar was born in Husnabad, near Raichur. His family hails from Kondangal of Mahabubnagar district, Telangana.[4] After studying in Husnabad, he then shifted to Vikarabad to enroll in Ananta Padmanabha college.[5]
His wife Rajya Lakshmi is a teacher and his son Sriram Rajamouli was named after the famous director Rajamouli who offered him his first full-fledged role in Maryada Ramanna and gave him 'a new life'. He also has another son Ritvik Preetam.[6]
Career
editPrabhakar played a minor role as villain in Mahesh Babu's Athidi, directed by Surender Reddy and supporting artist in his earlier career.
His first breakthrough film as an actor came in 2010 with Maryada Ramanna, directed by S. S. Rajamouli.[7] He also acted in Gabbar Singh, directed by Harish Shankar, Dookudu, Aagadu, Lion and many more, which played well at the box office.
Prabhakar gain recognition following his appearance as a Kalakeya in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), following which he came to be known as Kalakeya Prabhakar.[8][9] In 2016, he appeared in Sarrainodu which became the third highest-grossing Telugu film that year. He also starred in Right Right, directed by Manu, starring Sumanth Ashwin and Pooja Zaveri where he played an important role.[10] As of July 2022, he has acted in over 120 films in five languages.[3]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Telugu films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Athidhi | Goon | |
| 2008 | Parugu | ||
| Bujjigadu | Goon | Uncredited role | |
| Gajibiji | Prabhu | ||
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Baireddy | |
| 2011 | Seema Tapakai | S/O Venkatappa | |
| 2011 | Dookudu | Prakash Goud | |
| 2011 | Veera | ||
| 2012 | Dammu | Chandravanshi King's henchmen | |
| 2012 | Lovely | ||
| 2012 | Yamaho Yama | ||
| 2012 | Nippu | ||
| 2012 | Sarocharu | ||
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Banda Swamy | |
| 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Siddhappa Naidu's henchman | |
| 2013 | Shatruvu | ||
| 2013 | Doosukeltha | Badhram | |
| 2013 | Mahankali | Naayak | |
| 2014 | Legend | ||
| 2014 | Aagadu | Damodhar's Bihar batch | |
| 2014 | Loukyam | Shankar | |
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Ganeshan | |
| 2015 | Lion | Forest Tribes | |
| 2015 | Lava Kusa | ||
| 2015 | Dongaata | Kattam Raju | |
| 2015 | Bengal Tiger | Banda | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Kalakeya king Inkoshi | |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Vairam Dhanush's henchmen | |
| 2016 | Right Right | Seshu | |
| 2017 | Dwaraka | Ravi | |
| 2017 | Lakshmi Bomb | Vaikuntam | |
| 2017 | Patel S. I. R. | Laala | |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | Suri | |
| 2017 | Oxygen | Major Satyaveer | |
| 2017 | Kittu Unnadu Jagratha | ||
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | ||
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Kaniyappan | |
| 2018 | Pantham | Naayak's henchman | |
| 2018 | Devadas | Deva's henchman | |
| 2019 | 90ML | Raja | |
| 2020 | Raahu | Nagaraju | |
| 2021 | Narappa | Gampanna | |
| 2021 | Akhanda | DSP Ranjan | |
| 2022 | Hero | Bhai's henchmen | |
| 2023 | Abhilasha |
Kannada films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Brindavana | ||
| 2014 | Gajakesari | Rana's Henchman | |
| 2016 | Lakshmana | ||
| 2017 | Chowka | Jungli | Cameo Appearance |
| 2018 | Udgharsha | ||
| 2019 | Natasaarvabhowma | Lawyer | |
| 2020 | Bicchugatti Chapter −1 Dalvayi Dange | Muddanna |
Tamil films
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eppodhum Vendran | |
| 2021 | Kodiyil Oruvan | Conference Karuna |
| 2021 | Pon Manickavel | Peruvalathan |
| 2022 | Aadhaar | Vijayan |
| 2022 | DSP | Mutta Ravi |
| 2023 | Jambu Maharishi | |
| 2023 | Thalainagaram 2 | Nanjunda |
Malayalam films
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Parole | Bullet Raghavan |
| 2019 | Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | Goonda |
| 2021 | Aaraattu | Indrakaran |
Other language films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bal Ganesh 3 | Vyomasur | Hindi |
| 2019 | Nayak | Kali Maharaj | Bhojpuri |
| 2022 | Sahari Bagha | Odia |
References
edit- ^ "Kalakeya Prabhakar: It was a challenging experience learning Kilkili". The Times of India. 12 August 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Baahubali fame Prabhakar will play a pivotal role in Mammootty's 'Parole'". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Baahubali Prabhakar: అఖండ తర్వాత వరసగా 14 సినిమాల్లో పోలీస్ పాత్రలే." Sakshi (in Telugu). 20 July 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "బాహుబలి'తో ఆ కోరిక తీరింది: కాలకేయ ప్రభాకర్". Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 26 June 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Focus Light: Prabhakar". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "Rajamouli gave me a new life: Prabhakar". Deccan Chronicle. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ "Maryada Ramanna is fun". Rediff. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "I am indebted to Rajamouli, says Kalakeya Prabhakar". The Times of India. 31 July 2017.
- ^ Vyas (16 May 2019). "Kalakeya bags a biggie". www.thehansindia.com.
- ^ "Right Right song features Baahubali Prabhakar, Ashwin". IndiaGlitz. 25 April 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.