Despite the move, the family maintained their Sri Lankan roots by regularly returning for summer holidays.
The tumultuous events of the 1983 riots led Prakash back to Chennai, and he ventured to the United Kingdom in December 1986.
In 1989, Prakash began his degree in politics at the School of Oriental and African Studies in the UK, successfully graduating in 1992.
[4] In 1995, while he was pursuing higher studies, concurrently playing a pivotal role in the formation of Janashakthi General Insurance.
Prakash also played a crucial role in the acquisition of the National Insurance Corporation in Sri Lanka in early 2001.
As a former President of the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka,[7][8] Prakash led discussions on regulatory changes, including the separation of Life and non-life business segments.
Additionally, Prakash held significant positions as the President and Honorary General Secretary of the Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club.
During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the modernization of the Tamil Union, including overseeing the construction of a state-of-the-art sports and media complex.