Happy Birthday 'Chellam'

Actor Prakash Raj who defined the real meaning of being multi linguistic in Cinema. Prakash is a producer of many veteran films, a filmmaker and also a citizen with social concern.

He debuted in film industry with Kannada films but was identified by K.Balachander who had already introduced another gem belonging to the same state, Superstar Rajnikanth. Today Prakash Raj is a leading actor in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada speaking with his own voice. Prakash Raj once told in an interview that if he was approached to act in a Greek film, he will ask 10 days time before accepting the offer, so that he can learn the language.

Prakash Raj belongs to the rare breed of actors who invest their hard earned money in Cinema itself. Prakash does that for producing poignant films like Mozhi, Abhuyum Naanum and Kanda Naal Mudhal. Prakash Raj is referred to as a good friend and wellwisher by many celebrities that include leading actors and actresses in the Cinema industry. Many young actors and directors are ever grateful to him for offering them a launch pad at his expense.

Today is the birthday of this multi talented man who is fondly referred to as 'Chellam' by Tamil cinema fans. Let's wish Prakash Raj, many more success in the film industries of all languages and a long happy and healthy life on this special day