Prakash Thuminad is an Indian actor known for his comic characters in Tulu and Kannada films. He is a SIIMA Award winner, which he received for his comic role in the film “Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai.”
Wiki/Biography
Prakash Thuminad was born in Manjeshwar, Kerala. He attended Government High School, Kunjathoor. Later, he attended the Government College in Mangalore.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
He is married and has two children.
Career
Early in his career, Prakash Thuminad worked as a supporting actor in Kannada and Tulu cinema. He became a famous face in the film industry after his performance in the Kannada language film “Ondu Motteya Kathe” in 2017 where he played the role of Srinivas.
Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the film ‘Ondu Motteya Kathe’
In 2018, she appeared in the Kannada language film “Katheyondu Shuruvagide.” His performance in the Kannada language film “Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai” (2018) as Bhujanga was widely appreciated by the audience. In 2020, he played the role of Nara alias Narayana in the Tulu film “2 Ekre.” His performance in the Kannada-language film “Kantara” (2022), in which he played the role of Raampa, became a breakthrough in his career.
Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the film ‘Kantara’
Some of his other notable performances in the film include as Ramanath in the Kannada language film “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana” (2021), Bank Manager in the Kannada language film “Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla” (2022), and Jagganna in the Kannada language film “Thimayya & Thimayya” (2022).
Award
Prakash Thuminad won the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for his performance in the movie “Sarkari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai” in 2019.
Prakash Thuminad received the SIIMA Award
Facts/Trivia
- Before entering the film industry, Prakash Thuminad worked in manual labour, driving an auto, making beedi, and many other odd jobs.
- Thuminad rejected the offer of 12 films to work in the film “Kantara.” While talking about her role in the film in an interview, she said,
When I saw Rishab sir performing the Daiva dance, I was moved and felt proud that I was a part of the film.”
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