Vinaya Prasad

Acting

Vinaya Prasad

Born

1967-11-22 (58)

Place of birth

Udupi, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

63 titles

Vinaya Prasad (also credited as Vinaya Prakash) is a popular film and television actress in South India who has primarily featured in Kannada and Malayalam films besides acting in a few Tamil and Telugu language films. She has won the State Best Actress Award for her performances in Aathanka (1993) and Bannada Hejje (2001). The senior actress in her career has shared screen space with Vishnuvardhan, Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Ambareesh, Venkatesh, Ananth Nag, Akkineni Nagarjuna, V. Ravichandran, Shivrajkumar, Mahesh Babu, Jr. NTR and others.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 24 titles

Bangalore Days poster
7.6

A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!

Bangalore Days

2014

Ohm Shanthi Oshaana poster
7.3

Pooja Mathew, a spirited young girl, wants to have a love marriage in her life. Thus, she stops at nothing to impress Giri, who saved her once from a group of unruly men.

Ohm Shanthi Oshaana

2014

Sarrainodu poster
6.1

Ghana, a jobless young man who left military to bring justice to the society, whiling away timing beating up goons. Life takes a turn when he brushes the shady Vairam Dhanush the wrong way.

Sarrainodu

2016

Doosukeltha poster
5.7

Chinna (Vishnu) is a very witty and resourceful person who knows how to get things done. As kids, Chinna and Piccheshwar (Vennela Kishore) have a tiff and Piccheshwar leaves the village in a huff. Piccheshwar’s outraged grandfather (Kota Srinivasa Rao) orders the execution of Chinna’s family, forcing them to flee as well. As the years go by, Chinna grows into a tall and fearless young fellow. He applies for a job as a journalist and he is sent on an assignment by his boss Avatar (Posani). The assignment is to conduct a sting operation on Minister Dilleeswara Rao (Pankaj Tripathi). Chinna succeeds in capturing incriminating footage, but he is caught and thrashed by the minister’s goons.

Doosukeltha

2013

Madura Raja poster
5.5

When an illegal hooch baron's reign of terror troubles an entire village, the people turn to the only man who can save them: Raja, the flamboyant don with a heart of gold.

Madura Raja

2019

Tyson poster
5.0

Tyson is a power-packed action entertainer. The film shows the hero's struggle to become a Police Officer and the rest of the story portrays him as a strict and dignified cop.

Tyson

2016

Dookudu poster
6.8

To protect his father recovering from a coma, a relentless cop must pose as the political leader his father always envisioned while hunting the men who tried to kill him.

Dookudu

2011

Anegan poster
6.2

Madhumitha is convinced that she and her colleague Ashwin were lovers in their past lives and have been brought together by fate. Is there any truth to this or is she merely hallucinating?

Anegan

2015

Adhurs poster
6.1

Twin brothers who are separated at birth receive different upbringing. After they grow up, they chance upon each other when one of them gets kidnapped by hoodlums.

Adhurs

2010

Shirdi Sai poster
4.8

Based on the life of Indian guru Shirdi Sai Baba, who taught love, forgiveness, charity and devotion.

Shirdi Sai

2012

Spanish Masala poster
5.2

Charlie who comes to Spain with a group of artists wants to live a new life, so he runs away from the group to find another job. Later, under some circumstances, his talent for cooking gets him the job of a chef for the Spanish ambassador.

Spanish Masala

2012

Lovely poster
5.7

The story is about two youngsters a boy and girl and their relationship. The story begins with Kittu (Vennela Kishore), who is addicted to Facebook. He develops the friendship with Lalli (Chinmayee). They both become good friends and decide to meet each another. When the time for meeting comes up, both of them develop cold feet. While Kittu sends his friend Akash (Aadi) to meet Lalli, she, on the other hand, sends her friend Lavanya (Shanvi) to meet Kittu.When Akash and Lavanya meet, it is love at first sight for them. Akash is now in love with Lavanya and she too reciprocates his feelings. Here comes the twist. Maharadhi (Rajendra Prasad) father of Lavanya does not approve love of Akash and Lovely. The reason is he does not like the behavior and attitude of Akash.

Lovely

2012

Shivalinga poster
6.1

Shivalinga is story weaved around a murder mystery. Who killed Rahim? Why was he killed? Is it murder of Suicide, CID Shivu (Shivrajkumar) investigates the murder mystery. But, what is Shivu's wife's involvement...

Shivalinga

2016

Aami poster
5.4

Aami is a biopic based on the life of the renowned poet and author Kamala Das, who was fondly referred by her pet name Aami. The film mainly deals with two relationships the writer had - with the husband and after his demise, with a suitor from a different religion.

Aami

2018

Namo Venkatesa poster
5.1

Venkata Ramana (Venkatesh) is a ventriloquist. He goes along with the troop of artists to perform for a local Telugu association in Europe. Paris Prasad (Brahmanandam) is a tour organizer in Europe. He enjoys making people around bakras. Pooja (Trisha) is the niece of Prasad. Venkata Ramana falls in love with her. Prasad realises that only way to make Ramana bakra is to tell him that Pooja loves him too. Pooja is the daughter of a rich factionist in Rayalaseema and she is forced to return back in the middle. Her marriage is fixed with a guy she doesn’t like. The rest of the story is all about how Prasad conspires with Ramana to rescue Pooja.

Namo Venkatesa

2010

2 Countries poster
6.8

Ullaas is a cunning guy who can go to any extent for money. One fine day, he cheats a priest and redirects an NRI match which is supposed to go to a known person in his village. He manages everything and finally ties the knot with Laya. The twist in the tale arises when Ullaas comes to know that the NRI girl he married is a complete alcoholic. Rest of the story is as to how Sunil manages to get his problematic wife back on track.

2 Countries

2015

Avatharam poster
4.4

Madhavan Mahadevan, who comes into the city from a village to see off his sister-in-law and her daughter after the death of his elder brother, an upright Customs Officer (KB Ganesh Kumar). While running around to claim the insurance money, he comes to know that his brother was actually murdered by the underworld don Irumbanakkal John (Joy Mathew).

Avatharam

2014

Oh My Friend poster
6.4

Two childhood friends, who believe they share a platonic bond. When complications arise in their romantic relationships due to their friendship, how will their relationship evolve?

Oh My Friend

2011

Varudu poster
3.5

A soon to-be married bride is abducted by a man who is obsessed with her.

Varudu

2010

Ulsaha Committee poster
3.5

Apoorvan (Jayaram), Babumon (Kalabhavan Shajon), and Chopra (Baburaj) are very close companions. Babumon is married. Apoorvan, who has only studied up to 7th standard aims to become a world renowned scientist and does many experiments to become so. Apoorvan is supported financially by Babumon whos..

Ulsaha Committee

2014

Welcome to Central Jail poster
3.9

Unnikuttan is a young man, who was born in the central jail. He considers jail as his second home. As a good Samaritan he takes on the punishments for petty crimes committed by others.

Welcome to Central Jail

2016

Cousins poster
3.8

Sam is stuck somewhere in the past, courtesy a mishap that occurred six years back, that had almost cost him his life. The psychiatrist suggests that he goes on a trip to Manipal where he was when the tragedy took place, so that his recent memories might be recovered. Off he goes on the journey with his cousins Georgy , Pauly and Tony hoping to find out what had actually transpired during his life at Manipal

Cousins

2014

Sunday Holiday poster
6.0

Mr. Unni Mukundan who is very passionate about his first movie, coincidentally meets Mr. David Paul, a famous movie director. At the same time, the life experiences of Amal, who relocates himself to Cochin from Thalaserry, makes him undergo a total change in his vision of life due to his acquaintance with Nakutti and Rahul, the residents of 'Sargapournami' his home in Cochin. Sunday Holiday is a beautiful story that is replete with comedy.

Sunday Holiday

2017

Bangalore Naatkal poster
5.7

Three cousins, Arjun, Divya and Kannan, relocate to Bangalore for various reasons. However, they face many challenges which change their lives forever.

Bangalore Naatkal

2016

2000s · 12 titles

Chandramukhi poster
6.8

Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.

Chandramukhi

2005

Dattha poster
NR

Rowdy Datta mends his ways after falling in love. Deception comes in the form of a man who asks him to pretend to be his son for the sake of his sick wife. Datta realises that his life is at stake.

Dattha

2006

Nenapirali poster
NR

Kishore helps his friend Ekanth to woo the girl he loves, Indu, whereas Indu's sister falls in love with Kishore. However, when Ekanth marries Indu, an unfortunate incident tears them apart.

Nenapirali

2005

Anjaneyulu poster
5.6

Employed with HMTV, Pavan/Abhimanyu lives in Hyderabad and is in constant touch with his retired father, Krishnamurthy, and mother. His boss, Sudarshan Babu, hires a Creative Consultant, Surya/Prabhakar Garu, their TV channel undergoes a number of changes, and he gets to interview various people. He meets with Anjali, an employee with Airtel, and both dramatically fall in love. While investigating corrupt politicians, he comes across evidence and decides to join the gang of a gangster named Bada. Still involved in gathering evidence, his world will come crashing around him when he will be told that his parents and many others have been killed after their bus was torched by hooligans. He sets out to also trace who was responsible behind their killing - not knowing that his life is also in danger.

Anjaneyulu

2009

Aa Dinagalu poster
7.0

Chetan loves Mallika but his father hires an underworld don, Kotwal, to break their relationship. Irked by his father's actions, Chetan approaches Kotwal's rival, Jayaraj, to defeat him.

Aa Dinagalu

2007

Chinnodu poster
NR

Chinna, born in prison, is raised by the jailor but circumstances cause him to kill the jailor's brother. Once out of prison, he returns to his foster family, but they refuse to take him back.

Chinnodu

2006

Ganesha Matthe Banda poster
NR

Gayathri and Savithri, with differing outlooks on marriage, marry Shankar and Ganesha. However, Gayathri's reluctance to live with her in-laws and Savithri's obsession with Ganesha creates problems.

Ganesha Matthe Banda

2008

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule poster
7.0

Ganesh, an unemployed man, lands up in a company where Keerthi, the girl he loves, works but who is already engaged to someone else. Sudden incidents ruin his life and he again comes across her, but refuses to marry her.

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

2007

Suryam poster
4.0

A man sets out to fulfil his mother's last wish after serving his term in a juvenile detention center for a murder he did not commit.

Suryam

2004

Ashoka poster
NR

Ashoka is about to join the police department as an IPS officer, but he gets involved with criminals. Later, he becomes their don with a secret intention to wipe out the entire mafia world.

Ashoka

2006

Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide

2007

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu

2005

1990s · 18 titles

Manichitrathazhu poster
7.6

A young couple, Ganga and Nakulan, arrives at the ancestral home called Madampalli of the latter. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, Nakulan's uncle Thampi objects to the couple's idea of moving into the allegedly haunted mansion, which Nakulan ignores. The couple moves in anyway following which seemingly supernatural events begin to happen.

Manichitrathazhu

1993

Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare poster
NR

A man is on the hunt for a bride he is compatible with. However, he goes through various hilarious hurdles during the hunt before he manages to find a girl.

Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare

1991

Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi poster
NR

A Kannada Movie.

Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi

1999

No artwork available
NR

An editor-in-chief falls in love with his office employee despite being married. However, things take a turn when his wife decides to save their marriage.

Anuraga Spandana

1996

Mysore Jaana poster
NR

Anand grows up in a remand home after his parents are brutally killed by his uncle, Mohan Raj. He soon sets out to avenge the death of his parents and bring the culprit to justice.

Mysore Jaana

1992

No artwork available
NR

In a remote part of India, amidst growing communal unrest, two people find love and strive to be with each other, despite countless problems.

Hoomale

1998

College Hero poster
NR

Raju, a college student, finds his mother after many years and learns that a politician murdered his father and brother. Enraged, he goes ballistic and vows to take revenge.

College Hero

1990

Baare Nanna Muddina Rani poster
NR

Though a young man marries the woman of his choice, and he is happy for a while, he soon starts facing marital issues. He realises the true meaning of marriage only after his wife leaves him.

Baare Nanna Muddina Rani

1990

Preethsod Thappa poster
NR

Preethsod Thappa (English: Is it wrong to fall in love ?) is a 1998 Indian Kannada language romance-drama musical film directed by Ravichandran and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Ravichandran and Shilpa Shetty in the lead roles. Actors Lokesh and Lakshmi and Prakash Raj feature in other prominent roles. The film is a remake of Telugu blockbuster film Ninne Pelladata (1996) starring Akkineni Nagarjuna and Tabu in the lead roles.

Preethsod Thappa

1998

Kalyanotsava poster
5.0

Kalyanotsava is a 1995 Kannada film which stars Ambareesh and SPB in lead roles. Directed by Rajendra Singh Babu.

Kalyanotsava

1995

Perumthachan poster
7.1

It is based on Perumthachan of the Parayi Petta Panthirukulam, a legend in the Kerala folklore. The problems caused by the generation gap are explored through the relationship between a skilled carpenter and his tradition-breaking son.

Perumthachan

1991

Shakthi Yukthi poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Shakthi Yukthi

1992

Yuvasakthi poster
10.0

After witnessing the youth around him addicted to drugs, Shakthi, a young man, takes the help of his friend, a police officer, to fight against drug peddlers.

Yuvasakthi

1997

Andaman poster
NR

Due to a misunderstanding, Monisha and Anand, a happily married couple, decide to get a divorce and fight for their daughter's affection. Soon, Monisha's friend's involvement in their dispute emerges.

Andaman

1998

Thumbida Mane poster
NR

Movie starring Vsihnuvardhan, Shashikumar, Vinaya Prasad and is directed by S Umesh.

Thumbida Mane

1995

Mookkilla Rajyathu poster
7.1

Benny, Venu, Keshu and Krishnankutty are four patients in a mental asylum. However, when they learn about Amitabh Bachchan's visit to Ernakulam, they plan an escape driven by their desires to see him.

Mookkilla Rajyathu

1991

Gauri Ganesha poster
7.0

Lambodara, an unemployed witty young man takes advantage of weaknesses in people to his monetary benefit.

Gauri Ganesha

1991

Shwethagni poster
2.0

Shwethagni is a 1991 Kannada film that stars Devaraj, Baby Shyamili, Taara, Ashok and Vinaya Prasad in lead roles.

Shwethagni

1991

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