Prakash Thuminad is an Indian actor known for his comedy roles in Tulu and Kannada films. He won the SIIMA Award for his comedy role in the film “Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai”.
Wiki/Biography
Prakash Tuminade was born in Manjeshwar, Kerala. He attended Government Higher Secondary School, Kunjathoor. Later, he studied at Government College in Mangalore.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
He is married and has two children.
Profession
At the beginning of his career, Prakash Tuminade acted in supporting roles in Kannada and Tulu cinema. He became a well-known face in the film industry in 2017 when he played the role of Srinivas in the Kannada film Ondu Motteya Kathe.
Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the movie “Ondu Motteya Kathe”
In 2018, he appeared in the Kannada film Katheyondu Shuruvagide. His performance as Bhujanga in the Kannada film Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai (2018) was widely appreciated by the audience. In 2020, she played the role of Nara (also known as Narayana) in the Tulu movie “2 Ekre”. His career breakthrough came with his performance as Raampa in the Kannada film Kantara (2022).
Prakash Thuminad (right) in a still from the movie Kantala
Some of his other notable performances in films include playing the role of Ramanath in the Kannada film “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana” (2021), playing the role of a bank manager in the Kannada film “Kshamisi Nimma Khaatheyalli Hanavilla” (2022) and in the Kannada film Thimayya & Thimayya (2022).
Awards
- Prakash Thuminad won the SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for his performance in the 2019 film Sarkari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai.
Prakash Thuminad wins SIIMA award
- In September 2023, he won the Best Comedy Actor (Kannada) award for the film “Kantara” at the South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) held at the World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Facts/Trivia
- Before entering the film industry, Prakash Tuminade worked in manual labor, driving cars, making bidis and many other odd jobs.
- Tuminad turned down 12 offers from films to participate in the film Kantala. In an interview, he said of his role in the film:
When I saw Rishab sir performing Daiva dance, I felt overwhelmed and felt proud to be a part of this film. “
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