July 27, 2023 / 02:29 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Jayaprakash

ActorProducer

Born : 14/06/1962

Birth Place : Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Sibling : Kerala Cuisine

Spouse : Zenith Jayaprakash

Children : Niranjan and Dushyanth

Biography:

Indian actor and producer V. Jayaprakash appears in Tamil and Telugu-language movies. He entered the film industry in the early 2000s as a producer, releasing many movies under his GJ Cinema label. In 2007, he made the transition to acting with Cheran’s Mayakannadi. He thereafter earned more success as a character actor, playing a range of supporting characters. His most noteworthy roles can be seen in the films Pasanga (2009), Naadodigal (2009), Naan Mahaan Alla (2010), Yuddham Sei (2011), Mankatha (2011), Moodar Koodam (2013), and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014).

Jayaprakash is an Indian native of Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu. Prior to working in the film industry, he held positions in a variety of industries, including dairy farming, the oil sector, transportation, and billiards.[2]

He began acting when he was 45.[2] Mayakannadi, his debut movie, came out in 2007, and it led to numerous opportunities for him as an actor.His portrayal of Chokkalingam, the village schoolteacher in Company Production’s lauded Pasanga, is regarded as his breakout performance, for which he garnered praise and multiple prizes.[4] In addition to Pasanga, he has appeared in other commercially successful projects like Naadodigal, Vamsam, Naan Mahaan Alla, Bale Pandiya, Yudham Sei, and Mankatha in prominent supporting parts. He also made a cameo in Marina by Pandiraj.[5] With Karthikeya (2014), he made his Telugu film debut. He afterwards participated in a number more Telugu movies, including Sarrainodu (2016) and Waltair Veerayya (2023).

More Details

Name	Jayaprakash
Date of Birth	14/06/1962
Current Residence	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Height	167 CM
Hobbies	Reading books, Watching movies
Sibling	Kerala Cuisine
Spouse	Zenith Jayaprakash
Children	Niranjan and Dushyanth

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Tamil	Mayakannadi

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
2009	Filmfare Award	Best Supporting Actor – Tamil	Pasanga
2009	Vijay Award	Best Supporting Actor	Pasanga
2010	Edison Award	Best Character Artist	Naan Mahaan Alla
2014	Tamil Nadu State Film Award	Best Character Artiste (Male)	Pannaiyarum Padminiyum