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'''Prasanna Venkatesan''', often credited mononymously as '''Prasanna''', is an Indian actor who works predominantly in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]] and alongside appeared in a few [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] films.
'''Prasanna Venkatesan''', often credited mononymously as '''Prasanna''', is an Indian actor who works predominantly in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]] and alongside appeared in a few [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada]] films.


He made his first success in ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' in 2002, which was produced by [[Mani Ratnam]]. Some of his other notable films are ''[[Kannum Kannum]]'', ''[[Cheena Thaana 001]]'', ''[[Anjathe]]'', '' [[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'', ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' and ''[[Naanayam]]''. Apart from lead roles, he has also played villain roles. His film ''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] and American actor [[John Shea]], was screened at many [[International Film Festival|International film festivals]], such as [[Shanghai International Film Festival|Shanghai]] and Cairo International Film Festival.<ref>[http://www.jointscene.com/movies/Kollywood/Achchamundu_Achchamundu/11781 Achchamundu Achchamundu screened at International film festivals] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811195207/http://www.jointscene.com/movies/Kollywood/Achchamundu_Achchamundu/11781 |date=11 August 2010 }} Jointscene. Retrieved on 29 March 2011.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/prasanna-reaction-to-sivakarthikeyan-comparison-troll-soppana-sundari-tamil-news-224574|title= News|date=2018-11-23|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref>
He made his first success in ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' in 2002, which was produced by [[Mani Ratnam]]. Some of his other notable films are ''[[Kannum Kannum]]'', ''[[Cheena Thaana 001]]'', ''[[Anjathe]]'', '' [[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'', ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' and ''[[Naanayam]]''. Apart from lead roles, he has also played villain roles. His film ''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] and American actor [[John Shea]], was screened at many [[international film festival]]s, such as at [[Shanghai International Film Festival|Shanghai]] and [[Cairo International Film Festival|Cairo]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/movies/Kollywood/Achchamundu_Achchamundu/11781 |title=Achchamundu Achchamundu screened at International film festivals |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811195207/http://www.jointscene.com/movies/Kollywood/Achchamundu_Achchamundu/11781 |archive-date=11 August 2010 |work=Jointscene |access-date=29 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/prasanna-reaction-to-sivakarthikeyan-comparison-troll-soppana-sundari-tamil-news-224574 |title=News |date=2018-11-23 |website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref>


== Early life and background ==
== Early life and background ==
Prasanna was born in [[Tiruchirappalli]]. His father was an employee in [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited|BHEL]] and his mother is a homemaker. He completed his schooling from [[BHEL Matriculation Higher Secondary School]], [[Tiruchirappalli]]. He has a younger brother. Prasanna was good at mimicry and acting, when he was in school and college. He had stated that he always wanted to become an actor.<ref name="rediff2005">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/23pra.htm |title=Meet Prasanna of Tamil films |work=Rediff.com |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> He was an [[Electrical and Electronics Engineering|EEE]] student in Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli, when he responded to an open audition for actors in [[Susi Ganesan]]'s ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' (2002),<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050210054354/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6246.html Prasanna Interview] Indiaglitz. Retrieved on 29 March 2011.</ref> although his parents were unhappy with his decision.<ref name="rediff2005"/>
Prasanna was born in [[Tiruchirappalli]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} His father was an employee in [[Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited|BHEL]] and his mother is a homemaker.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} He completed his schooling from [[BHEL Matriculation Higher Secondary School]], Tiruchirappalli.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} He has a younger brother.{{Citation needed|date=December 2023}} Prasanna was good at mimicry and acting, when he was in school and college. He had stated that he always wanted to become an actor.<ref name="rediff2005">{{cite interview |author=Prasanna |interviewer=Shobha Warrier |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/23pra.htm |title=Meet Prasanna of Tamil films |work=Rediff.com |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> He was an [[Electrical and Electronics Engineering|EEE]] student in Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli, when he responded to an open audition for actors in [[Susi Ganesan]]'s ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' (2002),<ref>{{Cite interview |author=Prasanna |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6246.html |title=I want to do meaningful films: Prasanna |work=IndiaGlitz |access-date=29 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050210054354/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6246.html |archive-date=2005-02-10 |url-status=dead}}</ref> although his parents were unhappy with his decision.<ref name="rediff2005"/>


== Film career ==
== Film career ==
''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'', produced by [[Mani Ratnam]]'s [[Madras Talkies]], featured Prasanna alongside four other newcomers, most notably [[Kanika (actress)|Kanika]]; it was well received by critics and performed modestly at the box office. His next two films ''[[Ragasiyamai]]'' (2003) and ''[[Kadhal Dot Com]]'' (2004), did not fare well commercially. After ''Five Star'', his noteworthy performance came in ''[[Azhagiya Theeye]]'' (2004). He cites that the time between ''Five Star'' and ''Azhagiya Theeye'' was "a painful one", since the roles offered to him were "not the ones" he wanted to play.<ref name="rediff2005"/> The film, involving an ensemble cast, was produced by [[Prakash Raj]]'s Duet Movies and directed by [[Radha Mohan]]. Critics commented that he had improved in emoting,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/azhagiya-theeye-review-tamil-13534425.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921224032/http://www.sify.com/movies/azhagiya-theeye-review-tamil-13534425.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2013 |title=Movie Review:Azhagiya Theeye |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> labelling his "voice modulation in the humorous scenes" as "impressive".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602740300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040911162235/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602740300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2004 |title=Azhagiya Theeyae ... |date=6 August 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Prakash Raj, impressed by his performance in the film, offered him the lead character in his next production ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'', too.<ref name="rediff2005"/> The [[Love triangle|triangular love story]], directed by the newcomer [[V. Priya]], costarring [[Laila Mehdin|Laila]] and [[Karthik Kumar]] was a commercial success. The film ran for one-hundred days.<ref name="H">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prasanna-talks-about-mafia/article30860970.ece|title=I was devastated when Mysskin called me a 'sidekick': Prasanna on playing 'second-hero' roles, and his upcoming 'Mafia'|first=Srivatsan|last=S|date=19 February 2020|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The comedy flick ''[[Cheena Thaana 001]]'', co-starring [[Sheela (Tamil actress)|Sheela]] and [[Vadivelu]] was his only 2007 release.
''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'', produced by [[Mani Ratnam]]'s [[Madras Talkies]], featured Prasanna alongside four other newcomers, most notably [[Kanika (actress)|Kanika]]; it was well received by critics and performed modestly at the box office. His next two films ''[[Ragasiyamai]]'' (2003) and ''[[Kadhal Dot Com]]'' (2004), did not fare well commercially. After ''Five Star'', his noteworthy performance came in ''[[Azhagiya Theeye]]'' (2004). He cites that the time between ''Five Star'' and ''Azhagiya Theeye'' was "a painful one", since the roles offered to him were "not the ones" he wanted to play.<ref name="rediff2005"/> The film, involving an ensemble cast, was produced by [[Prakash Raj]]'s Duet Movies and directed by [[Radha Mohan]]. Critics commented that he had improved in emoting,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/azhagiya-theeye-review-tamil-13534425.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921224032/http://www.sify.com/movies/azhagiya-theeye-review-tamil-13534425.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2013 |title=Movie Review:Azhagiya Theeye |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> labelling his "voice modulation in the humorous scenes" as "impressive".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602740300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040911162235/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602740300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2004 |title=Azhagiya Theeyae ... |date=6 August 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Prakash Raj, impressed by his performance in the film, offered him the lead character in his next production ''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'', too.<ref name="rediff2005"/> The [[Love triangle|triangular love story]], directed by the newcomer [[V. Priya]], costarring [[Laila Mehdin|Laila]] and [[Karthik Kumar]] was a commercial success. The film ran for one-hundred days.<ref name="H">{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/prasanna-talks-about-mafia/article30860970.ece |title=I was devastated when Mysskin called me a 'sidekick': Prasanna on playing 'second-hero' roles, and his upcoming 'Mafia' |first=Srivatsan |last=S |date=19 February 2020 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> The comedy flick ''[[Cheena Thaana 001]]'', co-starring [[Sheela (Tamil actress)|Sheela]] and [[Vadivelu]] was his only 2007 release.


In 2008, Prasanna was seen in three films. He starred in [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]'s comedy thriller ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]''. His role of a modern-day villain was a huge hit in [[Mysskin]]'s film ''[[Anjathe]]'' (2008). His negative role was critically acclaimed and fetched him a nomination at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]] in the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil|Best Supporting Actor]] category. Later that year, he starred in [[G. Marimuthu]]'s ''[[Kannum Kannum]]''. Regarding his performance, a critic noted that "Prasanna oozes sincerity and his ability to bring the Sathya and Murthy character to life with all the nuances of love, tenderness, humour and frustrations is one of the highlights of the film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kannum-kannum-review-tamil-pclw7cbcecehi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116041342/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannum-kannum-review-tamil-pclw7cbcecehi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 January 2017|title=Kannum Kannum|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> He played the lead in [[Arun Vaidyanathan]]'s ''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'' (2009) opposite [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] that dealt with the subject of [[paedophiles]]. It received rave reviews,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Achchamundu-Achchamundu/movie-review/4792412.cms|title=Achchamundu Achchamundu movie review|website=[[The Times of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024093949/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Achchamundu-Achchamundu/movie-review/4792412.cms|archive-date=2012-10-24|url-status=dead|access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/achchamundu-achchamundu.html|title=Achchamundu Achchamundu|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> and was very well received internationally,<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/23pra.htm Rediff interview] Rediff. Retrieved on 29 March 2011.</ref> but failed at the domestic box office. ''[[Manjal Veyil]]'' also failed to be successful.<ref>[http://www.jointscene.com/news/Prasanna/1950 Ridden with badluck] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424234152/http://www.jointscene.com/news/Prasanna/1950 |date=24 April 2012 }} Jointscene. Retrieved on 29 March 2011.</ref> During the period, he also worked as a voice actor, speaking dubbing for [[Aryan Rajesh]] in [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]'s ''[[Pokkisham]]'' on the insistence of the director.<ref name="rediff1">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-prasanna/20110928.htm|title=I felt Muran was like my own production|date=28 September 2011|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Then, alongside [[Sibi Sathyaraj|Sibiraj]] as antagonist, he starred in [[Shakti Soundar Rajan|Shakthi Soundar Rajan]]'s ''[[Naanayam (2010 film)|Naanayam]]'' as a protagonist produced by S.P.B. Charan's Capital Film Works.
In 2008, Prasanna was seen in three films. He starred in [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]'s comedy thriller ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]''. His role of a modern-day villain was a huge hit in [[Mysskin]]'s film ''[[Anjathe]]'' (2008). His negative role was critically acclaimed and fetched him a nomination at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]] in the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil|Best Supporting Actor]] category. Later that year, he starred in [[G. Marimuthu]]'s ''[[Kannum Kannum]]''. Regarding his performance, a critic noted that "Prasanna oozes sincerity and his ability to bring the Sathya and Murthy character to life with all the nuances of love, tenderness, humour and frustrations is one of the highlights of the film".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kannum-kannum-review-tamil-pclw7cbcecehi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116041342/http://www.sify.com/movies/kannum-kannum-review-tamil-pclw7cbcecehi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 January 2017 |title=Kannum Kannum |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> He played the lead in [[Arun Vaidyanathan]]'s ''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'' (2009) opposite [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] that dealt with the subject of [[paedophiles]]. It received rave reviews,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Achchamundu-Achchamundu/movie-review/4792412.cms |title=Achchamundu Achchamundu movie review |website=[[The Times of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024093949/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Achchamundu-Achchamundu/movie-review/4792412.cms|archive-date=2012-10-24|url-status=dead|access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/achchamundu-achchamundu.html |title=Achchamundu Achchamundu |website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> and was very well received internationally,<ref name="rediff2005"/> but failed at the domestic box office. ''[[Manjal Veyil]]'' also failed to be successful.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jointscene.com/news/Prasanna/1950 |title=Actor Prasanna has been ridden with bad luck! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424234152/http://www.jointscene.com/news/Prasanna/1950 |archive-date=24 April 2012 |url-status=usurped |work=Joint Scene |access-date=29 March 2011}}</ref> During the period, he also worked as a voice actor, speaking dubbing for [[Aryan Rajesh]] in [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]'s ''[[Pokkisham]]'' on the insistence of the director.<ref name="rediff1">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-prasanna/20110928.htm |title=I felt Muran was like my own production |date=28 September 2011 |website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> Then, alongside [[Sibi Sathyaraj|Sibiraj]] as antagonist, he starred in [[Shakti Soundar Rajan|Shakthi Soundar Rajan]]'s ''[[Naanayam (2010 film)|Naanayam]]'' as a protagonist produced by S.P.B. Charan's Capital Film Works.


In ''[[Bale Pandiya (2010 film)|Bale Pandiya]]'', directed by Siddharth Chandrasekhar, Prasanna was replaced by [[Vishnu Vishal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-08-04/prasanna-siddharth-25-11-08.html|title=Prasanna joins Siddharth - Behindwoods.com - Bale Pandiya Prasanna Siddharth Chandrasekhar|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> He was seen in a supporting role as a local gangster in ''[[Baana Kaathadi]]''. A review from ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' wrote that "with his eyes-to-die-for and underplayed violence, Prasanna easily steals the show".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baana-kaathadi/movie-review/6271581.cms|title=Baana Kaathadi |work=The Times of India |date=7 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326005135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baana-kaathadi/movie-review/6271581.cms |access-date=13 February 2012|archive-date=26 March 2020 }}</ref> In 2011, he performed a lead role alongside director-actor [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] in the thriller film ''[[Muran (film)|Muran]]''. His character, a "[[Spoiled child|spoiled brat]]" and son of a millionaire, again had negative shades.<ref name="rediff1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71552.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001022202/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71552.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2011 |title=How Prasanna became Arjun in 'Muran' – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> He was also approached for ''[[Lucky Jokers]]'', which he could not take due to his busy schedule with ''Muran''. He has been approached to play a vital role in the Malayalam ''[[Vellaripravinte Changathi]]'', but eventually did not star in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-22/news-interviews/29462647_1_muran-malayalam-indrajith|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106122344/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-22/news-interviews/29462647_1_muran-malayalam-indrajith|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 November 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Prasanna in Malayalam? |access-date=22 April 2011}}</ref> In 2013, he played a doctor in the ''[[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'', a remake of the Malayalam film ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'' (2011).<ref name="N">{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/tamil-review-chennaiyil-oru-naal-is-a-gripping-thriller-599769.html|title=Tamil review: 'Chennaiyil Oru Naal' is a gripping thriller|website=News18|date=30 March 2013}}</ref> The film featured an ensemble cast and released to positive reviews.<ref name="N" /> That same year, he made his Telugu debut with ''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]'' and starred in the successful romantic comedy ''[[Kalyana Samayal Saadham]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/apr/30/prasanna-excited-about-telugu-debut-473027.html|title=Prasanna excited about Telugu debut|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/articlelist/kalyana-samayal-saadham/movie-review/26975104.cms |title=Kalayana Samayal Saadham movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at|work=The Times of India|date=2013-12-07}}</ref> Regarding his performance, a critic stated that "Prasanna deserves special credit for playing a role that most actors would hesitate to take up".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-is-funny-and-thought-provoking-south/20131206.htm |title=Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking|publisher=Rediff|date=2013-12-07}}</ref>
In ''[[Bale Pandiya (2010 film)|Bale Pandiya]]'', directed by Siddharth Chandrasekhar, Prasanna was replaced by [[Vishnu Vishal]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-08-04/prasanna-siddharth-25-11-08.html |title=Prasanna joins Siddharth – Behindwoods.com – Bale Pandiya Prasanna Siddharth Chandrasekhar |website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> He was seen in a supporting role as a local gangster in ''[[Baana Kaathadi]]''. A review from ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' wrote that "with his eyes-to-die-for and underplayed violence, Prasanna easily steals the show".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baana-kaathadi/movie-review/6271581.cms |title=Baana Kaathadi |work=The Times of India |date=7 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326005135/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baana-kaathadi/movie-review/6271581.cms |access-date=13 February 2012|archive-date=26 March 2020}}</ref> In 2011, he performed a lead role alongside director-actor [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] in the thriller film ''[[Muran (film)|Muran]]''. His character, a "spoiled brat" and son of a millionaire, again had negative shades.<ref name="rediff1"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71552.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001022202/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71552.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2011 |title=How Prasanna became Arjun in 'Muran' – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=13 February 2012}}</ref> He was also approached for ''[[Lucky Jokers]]'', which he could not take due to his busy schedule with ''Muran''. He has been approached to play a vital role in the Malayalam ''[[Vellaripravinte Changathi]]'', but eventually did not star in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Prasanna-in-Malayalam/articleshow/8056846.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106122344/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-22/news-interviews/29462647_1_muran-malayalam-indrajith|url-status=live|archive-date=6 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Prasanna in Malayalam? |access-date=22 April 2011}}</ref> In 2013, he played a doctor in the ''[[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'', a remake of the Malayalam film ''[[Traffic (2011 film)|Traffic]]'' (2011).<ref name="N">{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/tamil-review-chennaiyil-oru-naal-is-a-gripping-thriller-599769.html |title=Tamil review: 'Chennaiyil Oru Naal' is a gripping thriller |website=News18 |date=30 March 2013}}</ref> The film featured an ensemble cast and released to positive reviews.<ref name="N" /> That same year, he made his Telugu debut with ''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]'' and starred in the successful romantic comedy ''[[Kalyana Samayal Saadham]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/apr/30/prasanna-excited-about-telugu-debut-473027.html |title=Prasanna excited about Telugu debut |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/articlelist/kalyana-samayal-saadham/movie-review/26975104.cms |title=Kalayana Samayal Saadham movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at |work=The Times of India |date=2013-12-07}}</ref> Regarding his performance, a critic stated that "Prasanna deserves special credit for playing a role that most actors would hesitate to take up".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kalyana-samayal-saadham-is-funny-and-thought-provoking-south/20131206.htm |title=Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking |publisher=Rediff |date=2013-12-07}}</ref>


2014 saw the release of ''[[Pulivaal]]'' and the long delayed ''[[Netru Indru]]''; both films featured himself and [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] in the lead. The former was directed by Marimuthu and was based on the Malayalam film ''[[Chaappa Kurishu]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/jul/30/Puli-Vaal-not-exactly-a-remake-501742.html|title='Puli Vaal' not exactly a remake|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> While ''Pulivaal'' released to positive reviews, ''Netru Indru'' released to negative reviews.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/pulivaal-tiger-by-the-tail/article5668108.ece|title=Pulivaal: Tiger by the tail|date=8 February 2014|work=The Hindu|last1=Rangan|first1=Baradwaj}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/netru-indru/movie-review/36963850.cms|title=Netru Indru Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Netru Indru by Times of India|work=The Times of India}}</ref> His subsequent films released to positive reviews: ''[[Pa Paandi]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pa-paandi/movie-review/58164300.cms|title=Pa. Paandi Review {3.5/5}: Power Paandi is a heartwarming film that, despite its conventional storytelling, packs in a huge emotional wallop|work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Nibunan]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/280717/nibunan-review-a-fast-paced-thriller-that-will-keep-you-engrossed.html|title=Nibunan review: A fast-paced thriller that will keep you engrossed!|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=28 July 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thupparivaalan-review-the-adventure-of-the-eccentric-bachelor/article19684814.ece|title='Thupparivaalan' review: The adventure of an eccentric bachelor|first=Vishal|last=Menon|date=14 September 2017|work=The Hindu}}</ref> and ''[[Thiruttu Payale 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/dec/02/thiruttu-payale-2-review-a-decent-even-if-not-darker-follow-up-1716254.html|title='Thiruttu Payale 2' review: A decent, even if not darker, follow-up|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> His performance in ''Thirittu Payale 2'' fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/living-up-to-expectations-as-an-actor-from-five-star-to-thupparivalan-prasanna-gears-up-for-his-next-big-release-thiruttu-payale-2/article19808023.ece|title=Actor of many parts|first=T.|last=Saravanan|date=6 October 2017|work=The Hindu}}</ref> He returned to Telugu cinema with ''[[Jawaan]]'', which featured him as the antagonist and released to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/jawaan/movie-review/61878137.cms|title=Jawaan Review {2.2/5}: You can go watch this movie if you're a Sai Dharam Tej fan. Steer clear of it otherwise!|work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2018, he starred in ''[[Kaalakkoothu]]''; he was cast after [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]] left the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasanna-replaces-Shaam-in-Kaala-Koothu/articleshow/47642162.cms|title=Prasanna replaces Shaam in 'Kaala Koothu'|website=The Times of India|last1=Balachandran |first1=Logesh }}</ref> The film received mixed reviews upon release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/260518/kaalakkoothu-movie-review-prasanna-kalaiarasan-sai-dhanshika-clichd.html|title=Kaalakkoothu movie review: Mismatch of worthy performers against clichéd script|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=26 May 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> In 2019, he starred in the Telugu film ''[[Viswamitra (film)|Viswamitra]]'' and made his Malayalam debut with ''[[Brother's Day]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-prasanna-reveals-why-his-mollywood-debut-was-delayed-107765|title=Actor Prasanna reveals why his Mollywood debut was delayed|date=24 August 2019|website=The News Minute}}</ref> ''Brothers Day'' released to mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/brothers-day/movie-review/71008268.cms|title=Brother's Day Movie Review: Too many twists in Prithviraj's suspense thriller|work= The Times of India}}</ref> In 2020, he starred in ''[[Mafia: Chapter 1]]'', which received mixed reviews upon release<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mafia-chapter-1/movie-review/74237745.cms|title=Mafia Review {3/5}: The way 'Mafia: Chapter 1' ends makes us eagerly wait for the next chapter|work= The Times of India}}</ref> followed by ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/naanga-romba-busy/movie-review/79222612.cms|title = Naanga Romba Busy Movie Review: This demonetisation comedy often lacks spunk| website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref>
2014 saw the release of ''[[Pulivaal]]'' and the long delayed ''[[Netru Indru]]''; both films featured himself and [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] in the lead. The former was directed by Marimuthu and was based on the Malayalam film ''[[Chaappa Kurishu]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/jul/30/puli-vaal-not-exactly-a-remake-501742.html |title='Puli Vaal' not exactly a remake |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> While ''Pulivaal'' released to positive reviews, ''Netru Indru'' released to negative reviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/pulivaal-tiger-by-the-tail/article5668108.ece |title=Pulivaal: Tiger by the tail |date=8 February 2014 |work=The Hindu |last1=Rangan |first1=Baradwaj}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/netru-indru/movie-review/36963850.cms|title=Netru Indru Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Netru Indru by Times of India|work=The Times of India}}</ref> His subsequent films released to positive reviews: ''[[Pa Paandi]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pa-paandi/movie-review/58164300.cms|title=Pa. Paandi Review {3.5/5}: Power Paandi is a heartwarming film that, despite its conventional storytelling, packs in a huge emotional wallop|work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Nibunan]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/280717/nibunan-review-a-fast-paced-thriller-that-will-keep-you-engrossed.html |title=Nibunan review: A fast-paced thriller that will keep you engrossed! |first=Anupama |last=Subramanian |date=28 July 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thupparivaalan-review-the-adventure-of-the-eccentric-bachelor/article19684814.ece |title='Thupparivaalan' review: The adventure of an eccentric bachelor |first=Vishal |last=Menon |date=14 September 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> and ''[[Thiruttu Payale 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/dec/02/thiruttu-payale-2-review-a-decent-even-if-not-darker-follow-up-1716254.html |title='Thiruttu Payale 2' review: A decent, even if not darker, follow-up |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> His performance in ''Thirittu Payale 2'' fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/living-up-to-expectations-as-an-actor-from-five-star-to-thupparivalan-prasanna-gears-up-for-his-next-big-release-thiruttu-payale-2/article19808023.ece |title=Actor of many parts |first=T. |last=Saravanan |date=6 October 2017 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> He returned to Telugu cinema with ''[[Jawaan]]'', which featured him as the antagonist and released to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/jawaan/movie-review/61878137.cms|title=Jawaan Review {2.2/5}: You can go watch this movie if you're a Sai Dharam Tej fan. Steer clear of it otherwise!|work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2018, he starred in ''[[Kaalakkoothu]]''; he was cast after [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]] left the film.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prasanna-replaces-Shaam-in-Kaala-Koothu/articleshow/47642162.cms |title=Prasanna replaces Shaam in 'Kaala Koothu' |website=The Times of India |last1=Balachandran |first1=Logesh}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews upon release.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/260518/kaalakkoothu-movie-review-prasanna-kalaiarasan-sai-dhanshika-clichd.html |title=Kaalakkoothu movie review: Mismatch of worthy performers against clichéd script |first=Anupama |last=Subramanian |date=26 May 2018 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> In 2019, he starred in the Telugu film ''[[Viswamitra (film)|Viswamitra]]'' and made his Malayalam debut with ''[[Brother's Day]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-prasanna-reveals-why-his-mollywood-debut-was-delayed-107765 |title=Actor Prasanna reveals why his Mollywood debut was delayed |date=24 August 2019 |website=The News Minute}}</ref> ''Brothers Day'' released to mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/brothers-day/movie-review/71008268.cms |title=Brother's Day Movie Review: Too many twists in Prithviraj's suspense thriller |work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2020, he starred in ''[[Mafia: Chapter 1]]'', which received mixed reviews upon release<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mafia-chapter-1/movie-review/74237745.cms|title=Mafia Review {3/5}: The way 'Mafia: Chapter 1' ends makes us eagerly wait for the next chapter|work= The Times of India}}</ref> followed by ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/naanga-romba-busy/movie-review/79222612.cms |title=Naanga Romba Busy Movie Review: This demonetisation comedy often lacks spunk |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
During the filming of ''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'' it was reported that he fell in love with [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]], but he denied the idea of marrying an actress.<ref>[http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/sneha-and-prasanna-first-film-together-after-marriage/ I will not marry an actress] Jointscene. Retrieved on 29 March 2011. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118104503/http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/sneha-and-prasanna-first-film-together-after-marriage/ |date=18 January 2015 }}</ref>
During the filming of ''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'' it was reported that he fell in love with [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]], but he denied the idea of marrying an actress.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/sneha-and-prasanna-first-film-together-after-marriage/ |title=Sneha and Prasanna First Film together after Marriage |date=14 August 2013 |work=kollywoodtoday.net |access-date=29 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118104503/http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/sneha-and-prasanna-first-film-together-after-marriage/ |archive-date=18 January 2015 |url-status=usurped}}</ref>


Prasanna eventually married Sneha on 11 May 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-02/sneha-prasanna-09-11-11.html|title=Sneha to wed actor Prasanna! |website=Behindwoods |access-date=9 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/it-s-official-sneha-to-wed-actor-prasanna-news-tamil-lljniKfdbgb.html|title=Prasanna out public about his relationship with Sneha!|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=9 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112020245/http://www.sify.com/movies/it-s-official-sneha-to-wed-actor-prasanna-news-tamil-lljniKfdbgb.html|archive-date=12 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73768.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111110095014/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73768.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2011|title=Sneha to marry Prasanna! |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 November 2011}}</ref> His son Vihaan was born on 10 August 2015 and his daughter was born on 24 January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150811/entertainment-kollywood/article/baby-boy-sneha-prasanna|title=Baby boy for Sneha, Prasanna|first=anupama|last=subramanian|date=12 August 2015|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sneha-reveals-her-baby-girls-pictures-for-the-first-time/articleshow/77797949.cms|title=Sneha reveals her baby girl's pictures for the first time|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Prasanna eventually married Sneha on 11 May 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-02/sneha-prasanna-09-11-11.html |title=Sneha to wed actor Prasanna! |website=Behindwoods |access-date=9 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/it-s-official-sneha-to-wed-actor-prasanna-news-tamil-lljniKfdbgb.html |title=Prasanna out public about his relationship with Sneha! |website=[[Sify]]|access-date=9 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112020245/http://www.sify.com/movies/it-s-official-sneha-to-wed-actor-prasanna-news-tamil-lljniKfdbgb.html|archive-date=12 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73768.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111110095014/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73768.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2011 |title=Sneha to marry Prasanna! |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 November 2011}}</ref> They have two children.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150811/entertainment-kollywood/article/baby-boy-sneha-prasanna |title=Baby boy for Sneha, Prasanna |first=anupama |last=subramanian |date=12 August 2015 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sneha-reveals-her-baby-girls-pictures-for-the-first-time/articleshow/77797949.cms |title=Sneha reveals her baby girl's pictures for the first time |website=The Times of India}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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===As actor===
===As actor===
*''Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
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|+ List of Prasanna film credits as actor
|+ List of Prasanna film credits as actor
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|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Role
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! scope="col" | Language
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
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|2002 || ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' || Prabhu || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|2002 || ''[[Five Star (film)|Five Star]]'' || Prabhu ||
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|2003 || ''[[Ragasiyamai]]'' || Amudhan || Tamil ||
|2003 || ''[[Ragasiyamai]]'' || Amudhan ||
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| rowspan="2" |2004 || ''[[Kadhal Dot Com]]'' || Vinod || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" |2004 || ''[[Kadhal Dot Com]]'' || Vinod ||
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|''[[Azhagiya Theeye]]'' || Chandran || Tamil ||
|''[[Azhagiya Theeye]]'' || Chandran ||
|-
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| rowspan="2" |2005 || ''[[Kasthuri Maan]]'' || Arunachalam || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" |2005 || ''[[Kasthuri Maan]]'' || Arunachalam ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' || Krishna || Tamil ||
|''[[Kanda Naal Mudhal]]'' || Krishna ||
|-
|-
|2007 || ''[[Cheena Thaana 001]]'' || Tamilarasu || Tamil ||
|2007 || ''[[Cheena Thaana 001]]'' || Tamilarasu ||
|-
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| rowspan="3" |2008 || ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]'' || Sundaramoorthy || Tamil ||
| rowspan="3" |2008 || ''[[Sadhu Miranda]]'' || Sundaramoorthy ||
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|''[[Anjathe]]'' || Dhaya || Tamil || [[ITFA Best Villain Award]]<br />Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]
|''[[Anjathe]]'' || Dhaya || [[ITFA Best Villain Award]]<br />Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]
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|''[[Kannum Kannum]]'' || Sathyamoorthy || Tamil ||
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|''[[Achchamundu! Achchamundu!]]'' || Senthil Kumar || Tamil ||[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Award for Best Character (Male)]]<br />[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize]]
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|''[[Goa (2010 film)|Goa]]'' || Sakthi Saravanan || Tamil || Guest appearance
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|''[[Baana Kaathadi]]'' || 'Maanja' Ravi || Tamil ||
|''[[Baana Kaathadi]]'' || 'Maanja' Ravi ||
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|2011 || ''[[Muran (film)|Muran]]'' || Arjun || Tamil ||
|2011 || ''[[Muran (film)|Muran]]'' || Arjun ||
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| rowspan="3" |2013 || ''[[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'' || Robin || Tamil ||
| rowspan="3" |2013 || ''[[Chennaiyil Oru Naal]]'' || Robin ||
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|''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]'' || Arjun IPS ||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]'' || Arjun || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
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|''[[Kalyana Samayal Saadham]]'' || Raghu Viswanathan || Tamil || Also singer for "Pallu Pona Raja"
|''[[Kalyana Samayal Saadham]]'' || Raghu Viswanathan || Also singer for "Pallu Pona Raja"
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| rowspan="2" |2014 || ''[[Pulivaal]]'' || Karthik || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" |2014 || ''[[Pulivaal]]'' || Karthik ||
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|''[[Netru Indru]]'' || DSP David || Tamil ||
|''[[Netru Indru]]'' || David ||
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| 2015 || ''[[JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| 2015 || ''[[JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai]]'' || Himself || Simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Rajadhi Raja''<br />Cameo appearance
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| 2016 || ''Rajadhi Raja'' || Himself || Telugu || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="6" |2017 || ''[[Mupparimanam]]''|| Himself || Cameo appearance
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|''[[Pa Paandi]]'' || Raghavan ||
| rowspan="7" |2017 || ''[[Mupparimanam]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance
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|''[[Pa Paandi]]'' || Raghavan || Tamil ||
|''[[Nibunan]]'' || Inspector Joseph || Simultaneously shot in Kannada as ''Vismaya''
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|''[[Nibunan]]'' || Inspector Joseph || Tamil ||
|''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' || Manohar ||
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|''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' || Manohar || Tamil ||
|''[[Jawaan (film)|Jawaan]]'' || Keshava || Telugu film
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|2018 || ''[[Kaalakkoothu]]'' || Easwaran ||
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|''[[Thiruttu Payale 2]]'' || Balakrishnan (Balki) || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]
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|''[[Jawaan (film)|Jawaan]]'' || Keshava || Telugu ||
| rowspan="2" | 2019 || ''[[Viswamitra (film)|Viswamitra]]'' || CI Gopal || Telugu film
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|2018 || ''[[Kaalakkoothu]]'' || Easwaran || Tamil ||
|''[[Brother's Day]]''||Shiva|| [[Malayalam]] film
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| rowspan="2" | 2019 || ''[[Viswamitra (film)|Viswamitra]]'' || CI Gopal || Telugu ||
| rowspan="2" | 2020|| ''[[Mafia: Chapter 1]]'' || Diwakar Kumaran ||
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| ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Inspector Kumaravel || Television film
|''[[Brother's Day]]''||Shiva
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| ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Inspector Kumaravel || Tamil || Television film
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|''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''
|''[[Kannai Nambathey]]''
|Somu
|Somu
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|<ref name="toi.kannai-nambathey.review">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kannai-nambathey/movie-review/98723417.cms |title=Kannai Nambathey Movie Review: Kannai Nambathey falters despite a thrilling setup |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>
|<ref name="toi.kannai-nambathey.review">{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kannai-nambathey/movie-review/98723417.cms |title=Kannai Nambathey Movie Review: Kannai Nambathey falters despite a thrilling setup |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>
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| ''[[King of Kotha]]'' || Shahul Hassan || Malayalam || <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dulquer-salmaans-king-of-kotha-directed-by-abhilash-joshiy-to-see-prasanna-playing-a-powerful-cop-exclusive-2318050-2023-01-06 | title=Dulquer Salmaan's King of Kotha to see Prasanna playing a powerful cop &#124; Exclusive }}</ref>
| ''[[King of Kotha]]'' || Shahul Hassan || Malayalam film<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dulquer-salmaans-king-of-kotha-directed-by-abhilash-joshiy-to-see-prasanna-playing-a-powerful-cop-exclusive-2318050-2023-01-06|title=Dulquer Salmaan's King of Kotha to see Prasanna playing a powerful cop &#124; Exclusive|website=India Today}}</ref>
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| {{pending film|[[Thupparivaalan 2]]}} || Manohar || Tamil || Filming{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
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|2018 || ''Soppana Sundari'' || Host || Sun Life
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For other persons named Prasanna, see Prasanna (disambiguation).

Prasanna
Born
Prasanna Venkatesan
OccupationActor
Years active2002–present
Spouse
​
(m. 2012)​
Children2

Prasanna Venkatesan, often credited mononymously as Prasanna, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in the Tamil film industry and alongside appeared in a few Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films.

He made his first success in Five Star in 2002, which was produced by Mani Ratnam. Some of his other notable films are Kannum Kannum, Cheena Thaana 001, Anjathe, Kanda Naal Mudhal, Naanga Romba Busy and Naanayam. Apart from lead roles, he has also played villain roles. His film Achchamundu! Achchamundu!, in which he starred alongside Sneha and American actor John Shea, was screened at many international film festivals, such as at Shanghai and Cairo.[1][2]

Early life and background

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Prasanna was born in Tiruchirappalli.[citation needed] His father was an employee in BHEL and his mother is a homemaker.[citation needed] He completed his schooling from BHEL Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli.[citation needed] He has a younger brother.[citation needed] Prasanna was good at mimicry and acting, when he was in school and college. He had stated that he always wanted to become an actor.[3] He was an EEE student in Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirapalli, when he responded to an open audition for actors in Susi Ganesan's Five Star (2002),[4] although his parents were unhappy with his decision.[3]

Film career

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Five Star, produced by Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies, featured Prasanna alongside four other newcomers, most notably Kanika; it was well received by critics and performed modestly at the box office. His next two films Ragasiyamai (2003) and Kadhal Dot Com (2004), did not fare well commercially. After Five Star, his noteworthy performance came in Azhagiya Theeye (2004). He cites that the time between Five Star and Azhagiya Theeye was "a painful one", since the roles offered to him were "not the ones" he wanted to play.[3] The film, involving an ensemble cast, was produced by Prakash Raj's Duet Movies and directed by Radha Mohan. Critics commented that he had improved in emoting,[5] labelling his "voice modulation in the humorous scenes" as "impressive".[6] Prakash Raj, impressed by his performance in the film, offered him the lead character in his next production Kanda Naal Mudhal, too.[3] The triangular love story, directed by the newcomer V. Priya, costarring Laila and Karthik Kumar was a commercial success. The film ran for one-hundred days.[7] The comedy flick Cheena Thaana 001, co-starring Sheela and Vadivelu was his only 2007 release.

In 2008, Prasanna was seen in three films. He starred in Siddique's comedy thriller Sadhu Miranda. His role of a modern-day villain was a huge hit in Mysskin's film Anjathe (2008). His negative role was critically acclaimed and fetched him a nomination at the 56th Filmfare Awards South in the Best Supporting Actor category. Later that year, he starred in G. Marimuthu's Kannum Kannum. Regarding his performance, a critic noted that "Prasanna oozes sincerity and his ability to bring the Sathya and Murthy character to life with all the nuances of love, tenderness, humour and frustrations is one of the highlights of the film".[8] He played the lead in Arun Vaidyanathan's Achchamundu! Achchamundu! (2009) opposite Sneha that dealt with the subject of paedophiles. It received rave reviews,[9][10] and was very well received internationally,[3] but failed at the domestic box office. Manjal Veyil also failed to be successful.[11] During the period, he also worked as a voice actor, speaking dubbing for Aryan Rajesh in Cheran's Pokkisham on the insistence of the director.[12] Then, alongside Sibiraj as antagonist, he starred in Shakthi Soundar Rajan's Naanayam as a protagonist produced by S.P.B. Charan's Capital Film Works.

In Bale Pandiya, directed by Siddharth Chandrasekhar, Prasanna was replaced by Vishnu Vishal.[13] He was seen in a supporting role as a local gangster in Baana Kaathadi. A review from Times of India wrote that "with his eyes-to-die-for and underplayed violence, Prasanna easily steals the show".[14] In 2011, he performed a lead role alongside director-actor Cheran in the thriller film Muran. His character, a "spoiled brat" and son of a millionaire, again had negative shades.[12][15] He was also approached for Lucky Jokers, which he could not take due to his busy schedule with Muran. He has been approached to play a vital role in the Malayalam Vellaripravinte Changathi, but eventually did not star in the film.[16] In 2013, he played a doctor in the Chennaiyil Oru Naal, a remake of the Malayalam film Traffic (2011).[17] The film featured an ensemble cast and released to positive reviews.[17] That same year, he made his Telugu debut with Bhai and starred in the successful romantic comedy Kalyana Samayal Saadham.[18][19] Regarding his performance, a critic stated that "Prasanna deserves special credit for playing a role that most actors would hesitate to take up".[20]

2014 saw the release of Pulivaal and the long delayed Netru Indru; both films featured himself and Vimal in the lead. The former was directed by Marimuthu and was based on the Malayalam film Chaappa Kurishu (2011).[21] While Pulivaal released to positive reviews, Netru Indru released to negative reviews.[22][23] His subsequent films released to positive reviews: Pa Paandi,[24] Nibunan,[25] Thupparivaalan,[26] and Thiruttu Payale 2.[27] His performance in Thirittu Payale 2 fetched him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil.[28] He returned to Telugu cinema with Jawaan, which featured him as the antagonist and released to negative reviews.[29] In 2018, he starred in Kaalakkoothu; he was cast after Shaam left the film.[30] The film received mixed reviews upon release.[31] In 2019, he starred in the Telugu film Viswamitra and made his Malayalam debut with Brother's Day.[32] Brothers Day released to mixed reviews.[33] In 2020, he starred in Mafia: Chapter 1, which received mixed reviews upon release[34] followed by Naanga Romba Busy (2020).[35]

Personal life

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During the filming of Achchamundu! Achchamundu! it was reported that he fell in love with Sneha, but he denied the idea of marrying an actress.[36]

Prasanna eventually married Sneha on 11 May 2012.[37][38][39] They have two children.[40][41]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actor

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  • Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
List of Prasanna film credits as actor
Year Film Role Notes
2002 Five Star Prabhu
2003 Ragasiyamai Amudhan
2004 Kadhal Dot Com Vinod
Azhagiya Theeye Chandran
2005 Kasthuri Maan Arunachalam
Kanda Naal Mudhal Krishna
2007 Cheena Thaana 001 Tamilarasu
2008 Sadhu Miranda Sundaramoorthy
Anjathe Dhaya ITFA Best Villain Award
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Kannum Kannum Sathyamoorthy
2009 Manjal Veiyil Vijay
Achchamundu! Achchamundu! Senthil Kumar Edison Award for Best Character (Male)
Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize
2010 Naanayam Ravi Bhaskar
Goa Sakthi Saravanan Guest appearance
Baana Kaathadi 'Maanja' Ravi
2011 Muran Arjun
2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal Robin
Bhai Arjun Telugu film
Kalyana Samayal Saadham Raghu Viswanathan Also singer for "Pallu Pona Raja"
2014 Pulivaal Karthik
Netru Indru David
2015 JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai Himself Simultaneously shot in Telugu as Rajadhi Raja
Cameo appearance
2017 Mupparimanam Himself Cameo appearance
Pa Paandi Raghavan
Nibunan Inspector Joseph Simultaneously shot in Kannada as Vismaya
Thupparivaalan Manohar
Thiruttu Payale 2 Balakrishnan (Balki) Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Jawaan Keshava Telugu film
2018 Kaalakkoothu Easwaran
2019 Viswamitra CI Gopal Telugu film
Brother's Day Shiva Malayalam film
2020 Mafia: Chapter 1 Diwakar Kumaran
Naanga Romba Busy Inspector Kumaravel Television film
2023 Kannai Nambathey Somu [42]
King of Kotha Shahul Hassan Malayalam film[43]

As voice over artist

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List of Prasanna film credits as voice over artist
Year Film Actor
2009 Pokkisham Aryan Rajesh
2010 Raavanan Ashwanth Thilak

Television series

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List of Prasanna television credits
Year Program Name Role Network Notes
2019 Thiravam Ravi Prakasam ZEE5
2020 Addham Krish Aha Telugu webseries
Segment: Crossroads
2021 Navarasa Krishna Netflix Segment: Project Agni
2022 Fingertip ACP Arivazhagan Arivu ZEE5 Season 2
Victim Killer SonyLIV Segment: "Confession"
Mad Company AK Aha
2023 Iru Dhuruvam 2 Langeswaran SonyLIV Season 2
2024 Cheran’s Journey Raghav Isakkimuthu
Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond Wing commander Abhimanyu Vardhan JioCinema Hindi webseries

Television

[edit]
List of Prasanna television credits
Year Show Role Channel
2010 Honeymoon Jodigal Host Sun TV
2018 Soppana Sundari Host Sun Life

References

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  1. ^ "Achchamundu Achchamundu screened at International film festivals". Jointscene. Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  2. ^ "News". IndiaGlitz.com. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e Prasanna. "Meet Prasanna of Tamil films". Rediff.com (Interview). Interviewed by Shobha Warrier. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  4. ^ Prasanna. "I want to do meaningful films: Prasanna". IndiaGlitz (Interview). Archived from the original on 10 February 2005. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
  5. ^ "Movie Review:Azhagiya Theeye". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Azhagiya Theeyae ..." The Hindu. 6 August 2004. Archived from the original on 11 September 2004. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  7. ^ S, Srivatsan (19 February 2020). "I was devastated when Mysskin called me a 'sidekick': Prasanna on playing 'second-hero' roles, and his upcoming 'Mafia'". The Hindu.
  8. ^ "Kannum Kannum". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Achchamundu Achchamundu movie review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  10. ^ "Achchamundu Achchamundu". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  11. ^ "Actor Prasanna has been ridden with bad luck!". Joint Scene. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ^ a b "I felt Muran was like my own production". Rediff.com. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  13. ^ "Prasanna joins Siddharth – Behindwoods.com – Bale Pandiya Prasanna Siddharth Chandrasekhar". www.behindwoods.com.
  14. ^ "Baana Kaathadi". The Times of India. 7 August 2010. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  15. ^ "How Prasanna became Arjun in 'Muran' – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  16. ^ "Prasanna in Malayalam?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
  17. ^ a b "Tamil review: 'Chennaiyil Oru Naal' is a gripping thriller". News18. 30 March 2013.
  18. ^ "Prasanna excited about Telugu debut". The New Indian Express.
  19. ^ "Kalayana Samayal Saadham movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at". The Times of India. 7 December 2013.
  20. ^ "Review: Kalyana Samayal Saadham is funny and thought provoking". Rediff. 7 December 2013.
  21. ^ "'Puli Vaal' not exactly a remake". The New Indian Express.
  22. ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (8 February 2014). "Pulivaal: Tiger by the tail". The Hindu.
  23. ^ "Netru Indru Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Netru Indru by Times of India". The Times of India.
  24. ^ "Pa. Paandi Review {3.5/5}: Power Paandi is a heartwarming film that, despite its conventional storytelling, packs in a huge emotional wallop". The Times of India.
  25. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (28 July 2017). "Nibunan review: A fast-paced thriller that will keep you engrossed!". Deccan Chronicle.
  26. ^ Menon, Vishal (14 September 2017). "'Thupparivaalan' review: The adventure of an eccentric bachelor". The Hindu.
  27. ^ "'Thiruttu Payale 2' review: A decent, even if not darker, follow-up". The New Indian Express.
  28. ^ Saravanan, T. (6 October 2017). "Actor of many parts". The Hindu.
  29. ^ "Jawaan Review {2.2/5}: You can go watch this movie if you're a Sai Dharam Tej fan. Steer clear of it otherwise!". The Times of India.
  30. ^ Balachandran, Logesh. "Prasanna replaces Shaam in 'Kaala Koothu'". The Times of India.
  31. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (26 May 2018). "Kaalakkoothu movie review: Mismatch of worthy performers against clichéd script". Deccan Chronicle.
  32. ^ "Actor Prasanna reveals why his Mollywood debut was delayed". The News Minute. 24 August 2019.
  33. ^ "Brother's Day Movie Review: Too many twists in Prithviraj's suspense thriller". The Times of India.
  34. ^ "Mafia Review {3/5}: The way 'Mafia: Chapter 1' ends makes us eagerly wait for the next chapter". The Times of India.
  35. ^ "Naanga Romba Busy Movie Review: This demonetisation comedy often lacks spunk". The Times of India.
  36. ^ "Sneha and Prasanna First Film together after Marriage". kollywoodtoday.net. 14 August 2013. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  37. ^ "Sneha to wed actor Prasanna!". Behindwoods. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  38. ^ "Prasanna out public about his relationship with Sneha!". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  39. ^ "Sneha to marry Prasanna!". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 10 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  40. ^ subramanian, anupama (12 August 2015). "Baby boy for Sneha, Prasanna". Deccan Chronicle.
  41. ^ "Sneha reveals her baby girl's pictures for the first time". The Times of India.
  42. ^ "Kannai Nambathey Movie Review: Kannai Nambathey falters despite a thrilling setup". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  43. ^ "Dulquer Salmaan's King of Kotha to see Prasanna playing a powerful cop | Exclusive". India Today.
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