Prudhvi Raj is an Indian actor and politician who has appeared in over 100 Telugu films. He is known for his comic roles and is popularly known by the moniker 30 Years Industry, which was a dialogue mouthed by him in the 2002 film Khadgam. 

Prudhvi Raj was born Balireddy Prudhviraj in Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on August 6, 1964. He was introduced by famous Dr. Prabakar Reddy and E.V.V. Satyanarayana in their first film Aa Okkati Adakku (1993). He was earlier state secretary of YSR Congress Party and later joined Jana Sena Party.
 
Prudhvi Raj's first three movies are Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu, Kotha Rangula Prapancham, and Rakshasi.