About Venkatesh Prasad
Venkatesh Prasad is a former India fast-medium bowler, coach and Kannada cricket commentator. He formed a famous new-ball partnership with Javagal Srinath in the 1990s.
Career highlights
Prasad made his India debut in 1994 and played Tests and ODIs. With Srinath he led India’s pace attack for several years, and he played a memorable role in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final against Pakistan in Bengaluru. He was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.
After retiring he became a bowling coach, including with Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, and works as a Kannada commentator.
What audiences love about Venkatesh
Fans remember Prasad’s clever change of pace and his fiery spells against Pakistan.
He is a much-loved figure in Karnataka.
His Kannada commentary has given him a strong connection with a new generation of fans in Karnataka.
Why brands work with Venkatesh Prasad
Prasad offers credibility as a player and coach, and strong appeal in Karnataka. He suits Kannada campaigns, corporate talks and cricket media.
Campaigns that suit Venkatesh Prasad
- Kannada regional brands
- Corporate talks
- Cricket academies
- Sports media
- Nostalgia campaigns
Planning a campaign with Venkatesh
Nostalgia-led creative in Kannada suits Prasad.
Booking Venkatesh Prasad through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Venkatesh’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Who was Venkatesh Prasad’s famous bowling partner? Javagal Srinath.
When did he debut for India? 1994.
What does he do now? Coaching and Kannada commentary.
How quickly can a booking with Venkatesh be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Venkatesh’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Venkatesh include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Venkatesh review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Venkatesh’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Venkatesh do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Venkatesh available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Venkatesh for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Venkatesh Prasad’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Venkatesh’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Venkatesh Prasad’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
