Sathyaraj
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Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started his career in villainous roles and later played lead roles. He has acted in over 200 films, which include a few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films as well. He is known for his performance in Amaidhi Padai, Nadigan, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar among others. He was also the director of the film Villadhi Villain (1995), starring himself in three different roles. Apart from his film career, Sathyaraj has been vocal in the media about various issues, such as Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism and water rights in Tamil Nadu. In 2011, he had a brief career as a television host for the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay. He has also served as a brand ambassador for Pothys and Kumaran Jewelry Shop.
Known for
Credits
Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)
as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)
as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Chennai Express (2013)
as Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram
Coolie (2025)
as Rajasekar
Thamma (2025)
as Elvis Karim Prabhakar
Iyer IPS (2005)
as DCP Gopal Iyer and Venkatachalapathy
Sikandar (2025)
as Minister Rakesh Pradhan
Rickshaw Mama (1992)
as 'Rickshaw Mama' Raja
Airport (1993)
as Captain Arjun
Murattu Karangal (1986)
as Kabali
Kattalai (1993)
as Sabarathnam
Kazhugumalai Kallan (1988)
Actor
Love Today (2022)
as Venu Shastri
Vikram (1986)
as Sugirtharaja
Tamilarasan (2023)
Actor
Pick Pocket (1989)
as Rangaraj
Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026)
as Periyasamy
Mersal (2017)
as Rathnavel
Pollachi Mappiley (2010)
as Sengaaliyappan
Magudam (1992)
as Muthuvelu
Valli Mayil (—)
Actor
Karimedu Karuvayan (1986)
Actor
Radhe Shyam (2022)
as Paramahamsa
Khooni (1985)
Actor
Thai Maaman (1994)
Actor
Rasigan Oru Rasigai (1986)
Actor
Seetha Payanam (2026)
Actor
Malabar Police (1999)
as Chinnasamy / Ramasamy
Sena (2003)
as 'Sena' Senathipathi
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)
as Sivanandi
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA (2013)
as Amavasai
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Vishnu Vardhan
Velai Kidaichuruchu (1990)
as Palanisamy
Anbin Mugavari (1985)
Actor
Pudhiya Vaanam (1988)
as 'MGR' M. G. Rajaratnam
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as Satyamurthy
Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999)
as Jeeva
Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)
as Aadhirayar
Shabash Vikram (1985)
as 'Tyre King' Suman
Therku Theru Machan (1992)
as Subramani
G.D.N (2026)
as Ramaiah Pillai
Ramachandra (2003)
as Inspector Ramachandran
Needhiyin Nizhal (1985)
as Nagaraj
Kanaa (2018)
as Murugesan
Vandicholai Chinraasu (1994)
as Chinraasu
Shankam (2009)
as Sivaiah
Suyamvaram (1999)
as Arunachalam
Annapoorani (2023)
as Sundarrajan
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi (1987)
Actor
Munjya (2024)
as Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar
Thirumathi Palanisamy (1992)
as Palanisamy
Gurukshetram (2006)
as Bharath
Thangaikkor Geetham (1983)
Actor
Walter Vetrivel (1993)
as Walter Vetrivel I.P.S
Nanban (2012)
as Virumandi 'Virus' Santhanam
Kalyana Galatta (1998)
as Rajagopalan
Marudhanayagam (—)
Actor
Almost Nallavan (—)
Actor
Vazhkai Chakkaram (1990)
Actor
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
as Vicky
Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
as Mohanraj
Echcharikkai (2018)
as Nataraj IPS
En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)
as Vinod
Ganam Courtar Avargale (1988)
Actor
Vidinja Kalyanam (1986)
Actor
Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)
as Chinnappa Das
Gowravargal (2010)
as Thondaiman
Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Actor
Jersey (2019)
as Coach Murthy
Muthal Vasantham (1986)
as Kunguma Pottu Kounder
January 1 (1984)
Actor
Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
as Balu Thevar
Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
as Jagan
Nooravathu Naal (1984)
as Jayaraman
Mr. Bharath (1986)
as Gopinath
Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan (2024)
as Captain Prabhakaran
Veera Padhakkam (1994)
as Kalivarathan IPS
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru (1988)
Actor
Thalaivaa (2013)
as 'Anna' Ramadurai
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
Actor
Puratchikkaaran (2000)
as Anna
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
as SI Balaram
Vengayam (2011)
Actor
Asathal (2001)
as Vetri
Palaivana Rojakkal (1986)
as Sabarathinam
Pillai Nila (1985)
as Saint Cromeo
Sound Party (2004)
as Kumaresan
Connect (2022)
as Arthur Samuel
Tribanadhari Barbarik (2025)
Actor
Eetti (1985)
Actor
Sema Ragalai (2004)
Actor
Brahmotsavam (2016)
as Ajay's Father
Saavi (1985)
as Vijaykumar, an Ex-tennis player
Looty (2001)
as Rasappa, Jeeva and English Kuppan
Aalappirandhavan (1987)
as Aalappirandhavan
Vanakkam Thalaiva (2005)
as Manickam
Engirundho Vandhan (1995)
as Kannan
1945 (2022)
as INA Commander
Prince (2022)
as Ulaganathan / Veluchamy
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
as Cameo
Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
Actor
Weapon (2024)
as Mithran
Bramma (1991)
as Ravivarman 'Ravi'
Sattam En Kaiyil (1978)
as Vicky
Sigaram Thodu (2014)
as Chellapa
Urangatha Ninaivugal (1983)
Actor
Pagal Nilavu (1985)
as Devarajan
Raja Rani (2013)
as James
Bioscope (2025)
as himself (special appearance)
Aandan Adimai (2001)
as Sivaraman
Untitled Vikram - Shanthi Talkies Film (—)
Actor
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Ranasingam
Poojai (2014)
as A. D. S. P. Sivakkozhundhu
Geethanjali (1985)
Actor
Baby & Baby (2025)
as Mahalingam
Vettam (2004)
as Blind accordion player (uncredited)
Thambi (2019)
as Gnanamoorthy
Mirchi (2013)
as Deva
Four Windows (—)
Actor
Love Marriage (2025)
as MLA Pournami
Nenu.. Sailaja... (2016)
as Srinivasa Rao
Zebra (2024)
as "A to Z" Baba
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami (1990)
as Mathi
Vambu Sandai (2008)
as Jeevanandham
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
as Madhava Padayachi
Thozhar Pandian (1994)
Actor
Singapore Saloon (2024)
as Chakrapani
Mandaadi (2026)
Actor
Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
Actor
Maaman Magal (1995)
as Shanmugham
Veetla Vishesham (2022)
as S. Unnikrishnan
Udan Pirappu (1993)
as Sathya
Azhagesan (2004)
as Azhagesan
Lailaa O Lailaa (2015)
as Shaheed Khadar
Prati Roju Pandaage (2019)
as Raghu Ramayya
Amaidhi Padai (1994)
as Amavasai (later MLA Nagaraja Cholan)/Inspector Thangavel
Aagathan (2010)
as Gen. Hareendranath Varma
Suyetchai MLA (2006)
as Nambirajan
Nota (2018)
as Mahendran
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
as Kirubakaran IPS
Military (2003)
as 'Military' Madhavan
Guru Sishyan (2010)
as Guru Moorthy
MGR Magan (2021)
as M. G. Ramasamy
Marshal (—)
Actor
Dosa King (—)
Actor
Sattapadi Kutram (2011)
Actor
Paayum Puli (1983)
Actor
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
Actor
Madras Matinee (2025)
as Jyoti Ramaya
Pakka Commercial (2022)
as Ex-Justice Suryanarayana
Maragadha Naanayam 2 (—)
Actor
Kalavaram (2014)
as Vetriselvan
Moondru Mugam (1982)
Actor
Aayiram Vilakku (2011)
as Lingam
Periyar (2007)
as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar
Vetrivel Sakthivel (2005)
as Vetrivel
Mudhal Mariyathai (1985)
as Mayilvaganam
Oru Naal Iravil (2015)
as Sekar
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
Actor
Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)
as Jeeva
Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
as Maqbool Khan
Yagam (2010)
Actor
Jeeva (1988)
as Jeeva
Theerpugal Virkkapadum (2021)
as Nalankumar
Mallu Vetti Minor (1990)
Actor
Periya Manushan (1997)
as Ramakrishnan and Subramani
Tughlaq Durbar (2021)
as Nagaraja Chola (Cameo appearance)
Enippadigal (1979)
Actor
Charukesi (2026)
Actor
Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
as Mayilsamy
Theerkadarishi (2023)
as Dass
Kunguma Pottu Gounder (2001)
as Kandasamy / Kunguma Pottu Gounder
Vallal (1997)
as Durairasu
Villadhi Villain (1995)
as Edison / Meenatchi Sundara Sasthiriyaar / Poo 'Kannan'
Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
as David
Irandu Mugam (2010)
as Sarveswaren
Otta (2023)
Actor
Iravu Pookkal (1986)
as Inspector Rajadurai
Angaaragan (2023)
as Adhiveera Pandiyan
Thaai Naadu (1989)
as Albert aka Anandhan & Brigader Tamizhmani
Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000)
as Vichu
24 Mani Neram (1984)
as X. W. Ramarathnam
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990)
as Quarter Govindan
Thiramai (1985)
Actor
Maha Nadigan (2004)
as Satya
Darja Donga (1985)
Actor
Nadigan (1990)
Actor
Jore (2004)
as Sabapathy
Maaran (2002)
as Maaran
Mannin Maindhan (2005)
as Inspector Pratap
Adavadi (2007)
as Bharath
Ennamma Kannu (2000)
as Kaasi
Neerottam (1980)
Actor
6'2 (2005)
as James
Anni (1985)
Actor
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai (1989)
as Thangaraj
Kaaki (—)
Actor
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
as Commissioner Arumugam Gounder
Azhagarsamy (1999)
as 'Azhagu' Azhagarsamy
Thozhar Cheguevara (2024)
as Cheguvera
Englishkaran (2005)
as Thamizharasan
Gethu (2016)
as Thulasi Raman
Adi Thadi (2004)
as Tirupathi
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Actor
Pangali (1992)
as Sakthivel / Durai
Isai (2015)
as Vetriselvan
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal (2017)
as Periyar
Party (—)
as 'Ironfist Ayyanar' Karnan
Hyper (2016)
as Narayana Murthy
Dharmam (1986)
as Karthik
Ranjan: The Advocate (—)
Actor
Tungabhadra (2015)
as Ramaraju
Santhoshakkanavukal (1985)
Actor
Mandhira Punnagai (1986)
as Dr. Bhaskar / DSP Arunachalam IPS
Senathipathi (1996)
as Senathipathy/Sedhupathy
Sivasakthi (1996)
as Siva
Chinnappadass (1989)
as Chinnappadass
Muthukkal Moondru (1987)
Actor
Veeranadai (2000)
as Periyakaruppu
Dashamakan (—)
Actor
Pagaivan (1997)
as Vasu
Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
Actor
Aalukkoru Aasai (2003)
as Arivazhagan
Thangam (2008)
as Thangam
Jallikkattu (1987)
Actor
Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)
Actor
Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011)
Actor
Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
as Boopathy
Jackson Durai (2016)
as Durai
Hitler Umanath (1982)
Actor
Kovai Brothers (2006)
as Ganesh
Sandhippu (1983)
as Dany
Chiranjeevi (1984)
Actor