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