| Year | Movie | Role/Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2019 | Sathru | Lead role; action thriller | | 2021 | Nenjuku Needhi | Supporting role; official remake of Article 15 | | 2022 | Cobra | Dual role (cameo) | | 2022 | Poikkal Kuthirai | Lead role; drama | | 2023 | Bagheera | Negative role | | 2023 | Rudhran | Antagonist | | 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Supporting role | | 2024 | Rebel | Upcoming action film |
Biriyani and Arrambam – He brought a menacing yet classy energy to these films, proving that a villain doesn’t have to shout to be scary. The Comeback & Character Artist (2019–Present) In recent years, Prasanna has embraced mature, character-driven roles and has also ventured into production.
| Year | Movie | Role/Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2012 | Biriyani | Stylish villain opposite Karthi | | 2013 | Arrambam | Antagonist to Ajith’s hero | | 2014 | Jilla | Negative role alongside Vijay & Mohanlal | | 2015 | Romeo Juliet | Comedic villain | | 2016 | Miruthan | First Tamil zombie film; military officer | | 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Supporting role as “Simon” | | 2018 | Imaikkaa Nodigal | Crucial supporting role |
| Year | Movie | Role/Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2002 | Winner | Debut film as a supporting character | | 2003 | Thithikudhe | First lead role; romantic drama | | 2004 | Azhagiya Theeye | Critically acclaimed romantic comedy | | 2004 | Kuthu | Commercial entertainer with Silambarasan | | 2005 | Aanai | Action drama alongside Arjun |
| Year | Movie | Role/Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi | Period comedy; dual role | | 2007 | Kireedam | Friend to Ajith’s lead character | | 2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Romantic comedy with Pasupathy | | 2008 | Ananda Thandavam | Complex psychological drama | | 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Rural romance | | 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | – as the rich rival “M. S. Bhaskar” |
When you think of Tamil cinema’s most dependable actors, Prasanna might not be the first name that pops up—but it should be. With a career spanning over two decades, Prasanna has masterfully balanced commercial hero roles, scene-stealing villainous turns, and impactful supporting characters. Known for his expressive eyes and natural dialogue delivery, he remains one of Kollywood’s most underrated talents.