Prakash Raj: From Street Wanderer to Dominant Villain and Versatile Actor

• Prakash Raj, originally Prakash Rai, struggled for work, walking from studio to studio with no film background.
• He gained fame for his villainous roles, notably 'Jaikant Shikre' in Singham, where he improvised body language.
• Started in theatre earning 300 rupees/month, then moved to TV in various South Indian languages.
• Got his big break in Tamil cinema with 'Duet' and became a prominent villain in films like Ghilli and Pokiri.
• Entered Bollywood as a villain in 'Wanted' and later excelled in emotional roles in films like Abhiyum Naanum and Dhoni.