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