Jayaprakash | |
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Occupation(s) | Film actor, film producer |
Years active | 2007–present |
V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer who works in Tamil and Telugu-language films. He ventured into film business in the early 2000s as a producer, making several films under his banner GJ Cinema and later turned actor, with Cheran's 2007 film, Mayakannadi . Subsequently, performing a variety of supporting roles, he found more success as a character actor, with his most notable performances in Pasanga (2009), Naadodigal (2009), Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Yuddham Sei (2011), Mankatha (2011), Moodar Koodam (2013) and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014). [1]
Jayaprakash hails from Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu, India. Before entering the film industry, he had worked in various fields such as dairy farming, petrol business, transport and billiards parlour. [2]
He started acting aged 45. [2] His first film was Mayakannadi in 2007, following which he received more acting assignments. [3] His role as the village school teacher, Chokkalingam, in Company Production's critically acclaimed Pasanga is considered his breakthrough performance, for which he received accolades and several awards. [4] Apart from Pasanga, he played notable supporting roles in other commercially successful ventures such as Naadodigal , Vamsam , Naan Mahaan Alla , Bale Pandiya and Yudham Sei and Mankatha . He also appeared in Pandiraj's Marina . [5] He made his Telugu debut with Karthikeya (2014) and appeared in several Telugu films such as Sarrainodu (2016) and Waltair Veerayya (2023). [6] [7] [8]
As a producer he has produced several films like Chellamae , April Maadhathil , Thavasi and many more under his GJ Cinema banner. [4] He hasn't starred in any of the film that he had produced. [9] Before starting GJ Cinema banner he produced films like Porkaalam and Gopala Gopala with M. Kajamaideen under Roja Combines. Both GJ cinema and Roja Combines have been closed down for long time.
Jayaprakash has two sons, Niranjan and Dushyanth, who turned actors with the 2010 M. Sasikumar film Eesan . [9]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1995 | Thondan | Uncredited role[ citation needed ] | ||
2007 | Maya Kannadi | |||
2008 | Velli Thirai | Producer | ||
2009 | Pasanga | Chokkalingam | Won— Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil Won— Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
Laadam | Vembuli | |||
Naadodigal | Pazhanivel Raman | |||
2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Ranganathan | ||
Thillalangadi | Nisha's father | |||
Vamsam | Seenikannu Devar | |||
Naan Mahaan Alla | Prakasam | Won—Edison Award for Best Character Artist | ||
Vandae Maatharam | Dr. Nayem | |||
Ayyanar | Prabha's father | |||
Bale Pandiya | Vannaiyar | |||
2011 | Aadukalam | Irene's relative | ||
Yuddham Sei | Dr. Judas | |||
Vaanam | Mansoor Khan | |||
Eththan | DK | |||
Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu | Ganesh's father | |||
Rowthiram | Udaya Murthy | |||
Sagakkal | Varadhan | |||
Uyarthiru 420 | Jagan Pattabhiraman | |||
Mankatha | Arumuga Chettiyar | |||
Muran | Devarajan | |||
Poraali | Doctor | |||
Rajapattai | Special appearance | |||
2012 | Marina | School Owner | Guest appearance | |
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Dr. Rudhran | |||
Kazhugu | Ayya | |||
Mye | ||||
Aarohanam | MLA | |||
Yaarukku Theriyum | Vishwanath | |||
2013 | Samar | Joseph Kuriyan | ||
Vatthikuchi | Gangariya | |||
Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Vishwanathan | |||
Ethir Neechal | J. Prakash | |||
Thulli Vilayadu | Samipillai | |||
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Shwetha's father | |||
Moodar Koodam | Bhakthavatsalam | |||
Thagaraaru | Kandhuvatti Rajendran | |||
Biriyani | Sampath | |||
2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Pannaiyar | Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male) | |
Bramman | JK | |||
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Pavithra's father | |||
Vallinam | Krishnamurthy | |||
Thegidi | Raghuram | |||
Naan Sigappu Manithan | Meera's father | |||
Thalaivan | ||||
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Dr. Subhash | |||
Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum | Police commissioner | |||
Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Duraipandi | |||
Megha | Jayakumar | |||
Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Anjali's father | |||
Yaan | Anwar Ali | |||
Poojai | Ramaswamy | |||
Lingaa | Corrupt government officer | |||
2015 | Kanchana 2 | Marudhu | ||
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Padmanabhan | |||
Aivarattam | ||||
Masss | Kothandaram Reddy | |||
Orange Mittai | ||||
Indru Netru Naalai | Rajarathinam | |||
Thani Oruvan | Mahima's father | |||
Paayum Puli | Lakshmi Narayanan | |||
Eetti | Subramaniam | |||
Thanga Magan | Prakash Kumar | |||
Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | Ramalingam | |||
Pasanga 2 | Guest appearance | |||
2016 | Kathakali | Textile mill owner | ||
Navarasa Thilagam | Thangadurai | |||
Mapla Singam | Sailaja's father | |||
Aagam | Sriram | |||
Adida Melam | ||||
Vaaliba Raja | Ramachandran | |||
Idhu Namma Aalu | Shiva's father | |||
Muthina Kathirika | ||||
Nambiar | Ramachandran's father | |||
Nayagi | Gayatri's father | |||
Kaththi Sandai | Union Minister | |||
2017 | Singam 3 | Ramakrishna | ||
Shivalinga | Sathya's father | |||
Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha | Arivu's father | |||
Thiri | Jeeva's father | |||
Enbathettu | Raghuvaran | |||
Paakanum Pola Irukku | ||||
Thupparivaalan | Ram Prasad | |||
Spyder | Shiva's father | |||
En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | Sandhya's father | |||
Maayavan | Velayudham | |||
En Magan Magizhvan | Dr Ram | |||
2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | Rajangam | ||
Kaali | Father John | |||
Tik Tik Tik | Mahendran | |||
Maniyaar Kudumbam | Magizhampoo's father | |||
Kalari | Siddique | |||
Genius | Doctor | |||
2019 | Thirumanam | Vijayakumar | ||
Airaa | Yamuna's father | |||
Nerkonda Paarvai | Ramajayam | |||
Magamuni | Jayaraman | |||
2021 | Kabadadaari | Kumar / Rayudu | ||
Vanakkam Da Mappilei | Natraj | |||
Iruvar Ullam | Parvathy's father | |||
Vinodhaya Sitham | Parasuram's MD | |||
Jai Bhim | DGP Radhakrishnan | |||
Raajavamsam | Sivanesan | |||
Kasada Thapara | Judge | |||
2022 | Veerapandiyapuram | Chelladurai | ||
Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Thiraviya Pandian | |||
Maaran | Kesavan | |||
Manmadha Leelai | Mohan | |||
The Warriorr | Robert | |||
Gargi | Banuprakash | |||
Diary | Gunasekharan | |||
Lilly Rani | Michael's father | |||
Pattathu Arasan | Thavamani | |||
2023 | Rudhran | Police Inspector | ||
Custody | Verghese | |||
2024 | Captain Miller | King Rajadhipathi | ||
Aranmanai 4 | TBA | Completed April 2024 release | ||
Indian 2 † | [10] |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2014 | Karthikeya | Dr. Prakash | |
Run Raja Run | Prakash | ||
2016 | Sarrainodu | Umapati "U. P." | |
Okka Ammayi Thappa | |||
Rajadhi Raja | Padmanabham | ||
Babu Bangaram | Sastry | ||
Nayaki | Gayatri's father | ||
Nandini Nursing Home | Nandini's father | ||
A Aa | Satyawada Krishnamoorthy | ||
2017 | Luckunnodu | Bhakthavatsalam | |
Jaya Janaki Nayaka | JP | ||
Spyder | Shiva's father | ||
Meda Meeda Abbayi | Srinu's father | ||
Jawaan | Jai's father | ||
Okka Kshanam | Scientist | ||
2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Aditya Bandaru's brother | |
Touch Chesi Chudu | Karthikeya's father | ||
Tej I Love You | Tej's Uncle | ||
Vijetha | Company Chairman | ||
Saakshyam | Siva Prasad | ||
Chi La Sow | Anjali's uncle | ||
Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Sanju's father | ||
2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Governor of AP | |
Mr. Majnu | Krishna Prasad | ||
Chitralahari | Company CEO | ||
Jersey | BCCI Chairman | ||
Voter | Siva | ||
Kalki | Kabir Khan | ||
Nivaasi | Suryanarayana Varma | ||
Chanakya | Home Minister | ||
2020 | Aswathama | Gana's father | |
World Famous Lover | Murthy | ||
V | Jayaraj | ||
Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma | Vinitha's father | ||
2021 | Kapatadhaari | Kumar / Rayudu | |
Sashi | Dhora | ||
Tuck Jagadish | Raghuram Patrudu | ||
Republic | Prakash Rao | ||
Most Eligible Bachelor | Harsha's father | ||
Varudu Kaavalenu | Mr Bhupathi | ||
2022 | The Warriorr | Robert | |
Krishna Vrinda Vihari | Krishna’s father | ||
The Ghost | Colonel Nagendra Naidu | ||
Macherla Niyojakavargam | Chief Minister | ||
2023 | Waltair Veerayya | High court Judge | [8] |
Amigos | Jayendra | [11] | |
Ravanasura | Radhakrishna Chennuri | ||
Custody | Verghese | ||
Katha Venuka Katha | Krishna | ||
Nene Naa | Nalgonda DSP | ||
My Name Is Shruthi | DGP | ||
2024 | Ooru Peru Bhairavakona | Murali | [12] |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2010 | Vandae Maatharam | Dr. Nayem | |
2012 | Thiruvambadi Thamban | Kishore | |
Ustad Hotel | Narayanan Krishnan | ||
2013 | Red Wine | Dr. Paul Alexander | |
Pattam Pole | Ramanathan | ||
2014 | 120 Minutes | Vishwanath | |
2016 | Oozham | Wilfred Marcus | |
2019 | Mikhael | William | |
Pattabhiraman | K.R.K. | ||
2020 | Shylock | Doctor | |
2023 | Jailer | Velu Thampi | [13] |
Otta | [14] | ||
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2012 | Challenge | Vishwanath | |
2019 | Kavacha | Krishna Murthy | |
2022 | Trivikrama | Trisha's father |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Ref. |
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2020 | Addham | Lorry Driver | Telugu | Aha | |
2021 | 11th Hour | Jagannath Reddy | |||
2022 | Hello World | Anand | Zee5 |
Year | Title | Language | Ref. |
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1996 | Gopala Gopala | Tamil | |
1997 | Porkkaalam | ||
2001 | Thavasi | ||
2002 | April Maadhathil | ||
2003 | Julie Ganapathi | ||
2004 | Varnajalam | ||
Chellamae | |||
Neranja Manasu |
Year | Title | Actor | Language | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | 2.0 | |Akshay Kumar | Tamil | ||
Kanaa | Kali Prasad Mukherjee | |||
2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Achyuth Kumar |
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