Prakash Raj gives house as Eid gift to poor family

Hyderabad: Actor Prakash Raj gifted a house to a poor Muslim family in Telangana on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Known for mostly playing a villain on screen, Prakash Raj has become a real life hero for the family of Chotte Mian in Kondareddypalli village of Mahabubnagar district.

"Celebrated Ramzan at Kondareddypalli by handing over home built for this family by Prakash Raj Foundation... The joy of giving back to life," tweeted the actor, who has adopted the village and took up various development works during the last few months.

Prakash Raj Foundation constructed a new house for the poor family. Chotte Mian, his wife and three daughters were earlier living in a house which was in a dilapidated condition.

The actor, who visited the village on Monday on the occasion of Eid, posted a few pictures on Twitter.

He was seen cutting a ribbon to formally inaugurate the house. He was also seen interacting with the villagers.

The actor also posted a picture of the Muslim family standing in front of their newly built house.