Prakash Raj began his acting career with Doordarshan serials such as "Bisilu Kudure" (Kannada) and "Guddada Bhootha" (Tulu and Kannada). He later took up supporting roles in Kannada films such as "Ramachari", "Ranadheera", "Nishkarsha" and "Lockup Death". He was known for his dialogue delivery and histrionics. His breakthrough role came in "Harakeya Kuri", directed by K. S. L. Swamy starring Vishnuvardhan, with whom he had acted in other films such as "Mithileya Seetheyaru", "Muthina Haara" and "Nishkarsha". Prakash re-entered Kannada films through "Nagamandala" in 1997, directed by T. S. Nagabharana. Veteran Kannada actor Shakti Prasad's son Arjun Sarja is known for his work in South Indian cinema. He starred in movies such as Prasad; the film was screened at the Berlin Film Festival and Arjun received the Karnataka State Award for his performance in it.