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Prakash Thuminad Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Profession: Actor
Hometown: Manjeshwar, Kerala
Marital Status: Married

Prakash Thuminad

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionActor
Famous forPlaying the role of 'Raampa' in the film 'Kantara' (2022)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 170 cm
in meters- 1.70 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
Awards• SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for the film "Sarkari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai” (2019)
• SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Kannada) for the film 'Kantara' (September 2023)
Personal Life
Age (as of 2022)Not Known
BirthplaceManjeshwar, Kerala
NationalityIndian
HometownManjeshwar, Kerala
SchoolGovernment High School, Kunjathoor
College/UniversityGovernment College, Mangalore
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseName not known
Prakash Thuminad with his wife and children
ChildrenSon- 2 (Names not known)
Daughter- None

Note: Photo in 'Wife' section

Prakash Thuminad

Some Lesser Known Facts About Prakash Thuminad

  • Prakash Thuminad is an Indian actor who is known for playing comic roles in the Tulu and Kannada language films. He was presented with the SIIMA Award for his performance in the Kannada language film “Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai.”
  • Prakash Thuminad began his acting career by working as a supporting actor in various Tulu and Kannada films.
  • After playing the role of Srinivas in the Kannada language film “Ondu Motteya Kathe” in 2017, he became a household name.

    Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the film 'Ondu Motteya Kathe'

    Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the film ‘Ondu Motteya Kathe’

  • He received critical acclamation for his comic role as Bhujanga in the Kannada language film “Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai” (2018).
  • In 2020, he appeared in the Tulu film “2 Ekre” as Nara alias Narayana.
  • In 2022, his performance as Raampa in the Kannada language film “Kantara” proved to be the breakthrough of his career.

    Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the film 'Kantara'

    Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the film ‘Kantara’

  • In an interview, Thuminad revealed that he rejected 12 films for the role of Raampa in the film “Kantara.” He said,

    When I saw Rishab sir perform the Daiva dance, I was overwhelmed and felt proud that I was a part of the film.”

  • Apart from Raampa, his other notable roles include, as Ramanath in the Kannada language film “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana” (2021), as Bank Manager in the Kannada language film “Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla” (2022), and as Jagganna in the Kannada language film “Thimayya & Thimayya” (2022). 
  • Prakash Thuminad worked as an auto driver and manual labour and he also did some odd jobs like beedi making, before becoming an actor.