Prakash Rai (Tulu: ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ರೈ born in 1965), also known as Prakash Raj, is an Indian method actor and producer in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil language films. Prakash Rai was born in Mangalore and his mother tongue is Tulu. Now he has shifted his base to Chennai due to numerous offers from Telugu and Tamil films. He was persuaded to change his last name from Rai to Raj by veteran South-Indian director Kailasam Balachander. Prakash Rai studied in St.Joseph's High School in Bangalore. He won the President's Scout award in 1982. At school he was well known for his talents which brought him and the schools numerous honours, he was also an active member and a good leader. He later joined St. Josephs College of commerce, Brigade road, Bangalore, where he participated in many plays, most of which were in Kannada. He was also good at debates. He has acted in Kannada
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