Mandya-born Kannada actor Prabhakar Boregowda is all set to make his Tamil film debut with the action-packed thriller Accused, marking a significant new chapter in his acting career. Directed by Prabhu Srinivas, the film will see Prabhakar in a lead villain role, a space he has long excelled in within Kannada cinema.
Over the past two decades, Prabhakar has carved a niche for himself in the Kannada television and film industries. With more than 5,000 episodes under his belt in serials like Kapicheshthe, Kunkuma Bhagya, Soundarya Lahari, Mangala, and the long-running Punyakoti (which aired over 2,000 episodes), he became a household name. His role in Baduku also earned him widespread popularity, airing continuously for six years.
Originally from Mandya, Prabhakar showed an early passion for the arts. After completing an engineering degree, he moved to Bengaluru to pursue acting, receiving theater training and performing in numerous stage productions before transitioning to television.
His breakthrough in film came through negative roles, notably in Kariya 2 and Aham Brahmasmi alongside the late Sanchari Vijay. He also impressed in Rudra Garuda Puraana, reinforcing his reputation as a compelling villain. Though most of his opportunities have been in negative roles, Prabhakar embraces them with enthusiasm and passion.
Now, he steps into Kollywood with Accused, which also features Udhay, Yogi Babu, Ajmal, and Janvika. Prabhakar plays the main antagonist, a character central to the movie’s narrative. Slated for a worldwide release on August 1, the film’s trailer has already received positive reviews, raising expectations about Prabhakar’s Tamil debut.
Sources close to the actor suggest that several Tamil directors who watched the trailer praised his performance and have even discussed new story ideas with him. Prabhakar is hopeful that Accused will mark the beginning of a strong foothold in the Tamil industry.
While many Kannada actors have made successful transitions to other film industries, Prabhakar’s foray into Kollywood stands out for its intensity and ambition. As the countdown begins for the release of Accused, fans and critics alike are eager to see whether this seasoned actor can replicate his small-screen success on the Tamil silver screen.
