Prakash Raj's Birthday Special! Five irreplaceable roles of the skilled actor in Tamil

Prakash Raj is a well-known actor in the South, and he proved his skills with many of his films in Tamil and Telugu. The popular South star is celebrating his 59th birthday today, and social media is flooded with wishes for the actor from fans and friends. Prakash Raj has impressed fans through his versatile roles to build a strong fan base for himself, and he has also won several awards in his extended cinema journey. On the occasion of Prakash Raj's birthday, here is a look at the five irreplaceable roles of the skilled actor in Tamil.

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Prakash Raj, who opts for challenging roles, played the role of a transwoman in 'Appu'. Many actors have been doing transgender roles these days and expressing their wishes, but it's Prakash Raj who set the example for all. Prakash Raj played the villain role in 'Appu', which was directed by Vasanth, and the film had Prashanth playing the lead role.

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Prakash Raj played the villain role in 'Ghilli', and he locked horns with Vijay in the sports drama. He played the villain role in the original Telugu version 'Okkadu' featuring Mahesh Babu in the main role, and the makers retained him for the remake version as well, as they couldn't find a better actor than him. One of the best villain roles from Prakash Raj transformed him into the most wanted villain in the South.

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Prakash Raj played the antagonist in 'Vasool Raja MBBS', and it was a typical role from the master actor. With no action scenes, Prakash Raj made villainism speak through his dialogue and expressions. He delivered the given job neatly to impress the audience, and it's one of the most memorable roles of the actor.

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Prakash Raj's father's role in 'Abhiyum Naanum' is a popular one, but his father's role in 'Dhoni' is an underrated one. In the film that explains the pain of a single father, Prakash Raj proves his skills as a middle-aged father. Prakash Raj replicated some real-life fathers through the role as he turns from opposing to supporting his son's wish of becoming a cricketer.

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Directed by Hari, 'Singam' features Suriya in the main role, while Prakash Raj plays the villain. The cop-drama turned out to be one of the biggest hits in Tamil. Prakash Raj proved how a villain character elevates the film, and his role as Mayilvaaganam had a tough battle with the protagonist. 'Singam' has been remade in multiple languages, but Prakash Raj's role in the main version stayed top among all villains of the cop-drama.

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