Uday Prakash was an Indian actor who starred in Tamil and Telugu films.

Uday Prakash became famous as he acted in a very important role in Telugu blockbuster Karthavyam starring Vijayashanti.

Uday Prakash had the habit of drinking which made his downfall as he lost many opportunities.

Uday Prakash told the media that he had kicked the habit of drinking and was looking forward to his new life, but he went back to his old ways.

But Uday Prakash left the hospital and reached Nadigar Sangham in a drunken state and collapsed and later died.