Quick Info
| Profession | Kabaddi Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 04/04/1984 |
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| Age | 41 years |
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| Birthplace | Village, Olamogaru, District Puttur, Karnataka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Prashanth Kumar Rai |
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| Nickname | Pacchu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
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| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Philomena College, Puttur, Karnataka |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation at St. Philomena College, Puttur, Karnataka |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling, Swimming, Running, Reading Books |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/02/2009 |
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Family
| Wife | Vajra Prashanth Rai |
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| Children | | Son | Shathayu Rai |
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| Daughter | Shritha Rai |
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| Father | Seetharam Rai |
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| Mother | Sathyavathi Rai |
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Career
| Jersey number | #14 |
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| Teams played | - Telugu Titans (Season 1,2,3)
- Dabang Delhi (Season 4)
- Haryana Steelers (Season 5)
- U.P. Yoddha (Season 6)
- Haryana Steelers (Season 7)
- Patna Pirates (Season 8)
- Gujarat Giants (Season 9, 10)
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| Award | Karnataka Ekalavya Award by the State Government of Karnataka (2022) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prashanth Rai is an Indian kabaddi player known for his raiding skills in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) since 2014. |
| 2. During college, he was part of a successful kabaddi team that won multiple national championships for three years in a row. |
| 3. In 2006, Prashanth Rai represented the Karnataka State Police Team in the South India Menβs Kabaddi championships. |
| 4. Rai played for Telugu Titans in the first three PKL seasons before moving to Dabang Delhi and later joining Haryana Steelers. |
| 5. In PKL Season 6, UP Yoddha made the highest bid of Rs. 79 Lakhs for him, and he scored over 100 raid points in the season. |
| 6. In 2019, Haryana Steelers signed Prashanth Rai for the 7th PKL Season, recognizing him for his aggressive style of play. |
| 7. He recently competed for the Bank of Baroda kabaddi team in South India tournaments held in Tamil Nadu in May 2022. |
| 8. Rai played for Patna Pirates in PKL Season 8 and later transferred to Gujarat Giants for the 9th and 10th seasons. |
| 9. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, and running to stay fit and active. |
| 10. Prashanth Rai is a fitness enthusiast who regularly exercises and shares his workout routines on social media. |