Music direction He first appeared as a vocalist on the soundtrack of director
S. Shankar's Tamil film
Gentleman (1993), composed by his maternal uncle,
A. R. Rahman. He has also contributed to some of Rahman's other projects. He had also worked with
Harris Jayaraj and sang two songs in
Anniyan (2005) and
Unnale Unnale (2007). G.V. Prakash's introduction as a film composer was in the critically acclaimed Tamil film
Veyil (2006) directed by
Vasanthabalan and produced by director
S. Shankar. His music in the film
Madrasapattinam (2010), directed by
A. L. Vijay was appreciated, especially his song "Pookal Pookum Tharunam". He went on to win critical acclaim for his music in
Selvaraghavan's fantasy action adventure film
Aayirathil Oruvan (2009), National award-winning
Aadukalam (2010) and drama film
Mayakkam Enna (2011), which became his third collaboration that featured
Dhanush in the lead role. The album's five songs were written by Selvaraghavan and Dhanush, with the pair also coming together to sing the song "Kadhal En Kadhal". The album also included the song "Pirai Thedum", which Prakash sang himself along with his fiancée,
Saindhavi whilst another song "Voda Voda Voda", written and sung by Dhanush, was composed in just 5 minutes and recorded within an hour.
Rediff.com reviewed the soundtrack claiming that Prakash had "tried very hard to walk away from his comfort zone and provide the kind of edgy numbers Selvaraghavan demands, and has risen to the challenge". Critics from entertainment portal Behindwoods.com cited that Prakash "reiterates his talent once again" and gave a verdict that the album is "intoxicating enough". In late September 2011, a single track "Oru Murai", written by
Thamarai and composed and sung by Prakash in
R. S. Infotainment's
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) was released. His subsequent releases include the political satire
Saguni (2012) and the background score of the Hindi crime film
Gangs of Wasseypur and also composed
Sunrisers Hyderabad's first anthem. Songs of the movie
Darling (2015) were hits. Especially "Vandha Mala", "Anbe Anbe" and "Sattunu Idi Mazhai".This is also the debut film for Prakash as an actor. "Karuppu Nerathazhagi" was a huge hit from
Komban (2015). G.V. Prakash signed his 50th film with director
Atlee that is
Vijay's 59th, which is named
Theri (2016). He also has compositions such as
Vetrimaaran-
Dhanush's
Asuran (2019) and
Sudha Kongara-
Suriya's
Soorarai Pottru (2020). G. V. Prakash Kumar wins the Best Music Director of the Year in the Osaka Tamil International Film Festival for
Asuran. And later, he won
National Film Award for Best Music Direction (Background Music) and
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for
Soorarai Pottru. G.V. Prakash has won the
Best Music Direction at the
71st National Film Awards for his work in the Tamil film
Vaathi (2023). He won also the Best Music Director at the
SIIMA Award as well as the
Filmfare Award for
Amaran (2024).
Acting In 2012, director
A.R. Murugadoss approached Kumar regarding a potential acting venture. Prakash agreed to star in the project, however, the film later failed to take off. He subsequently signed on to appear in three films in quick succession, with the three entering production simultaneously. In order to further his acting ability, he took lessons from actor
Aadukalam Naren and has noted that his stage performances as a singer were also helpful in demonstrating his potential as an actor. In 2013, Prakash Kumar launched his own production house under the name "GV Prakash Kumar Productions". His first film
Madha Yaanai Koottam, was directed by Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of
Balu Mahendra. Prakash was going to make his acting debut in a film titled
Pencil, opposite
Sri Divya, where he will be playing a school student. However, as
Pencil's release was delayed, his first release became the horror film
Darling. A remake of the 2013 Telugu film
Prema Katha Chitram. Thereafter,
Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015). The film deals with the present day definition of love and the perspective of today's youngsters of both genders about love, relationship, virginity etc. In 2016, he appeared in
Pencil and two comedies films
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku and
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. The next is
Bruce Lee (2017). He acted in the climax sequence as cameo appearance with
Silambarasan's
Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017). In 2018, he starred in
Bala's action crime
Naachiyaar. He acted in second role next to
Jyothika. Then the comedy-drama,
Semma released on May. In 2019, he had five releases this year with
Sarvam Thaala Mayam,
Kuppathu Raja,
Watchman,
Sivappu Manjal Pachai and
100% Kadhal. In 2021, his film
Vanakkam Da Mappilei was a direct to
OTT release. It was marks the second collaboration of G. V. Prakash and
Rajesh after 2016's
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru. Following
Bachelor and
Jail were released in December. Later, films such as
Selfie (2022),
Ayngaran (2023) and
Adiyae (2023) was released to positive reviews. In 2024, his subsequent films
Rebel,
Kalvan and
Kalvan all failed. The film
Trap City, which also marks G. V. Prakash Kumar’s Hollywood debut. He acted in his 25th film, in the fantasy
Kingston (2025). He was seen next in the crime thriller,
Blackmail (2025). ==Discography==