Sathyaraj

Sathyaraj

Biography

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.

🎬 Movies Featuring Sathyaraj

Bāhubali: The Epic

Bāhubali: The Epic (2025)

as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Thamma

Thamma (2025)

as Elvis Karim Prabhakar
Idli Kadai

Idli Kadai (2025)

as Vishnu Vardhan
Coolie

Coolie (2025)

as Rajasekar
Love Marriage

Love Marriage (2025)

as MLA (Special Appearance)
Sikandar

Sikandar (2025)

as Minister Rakesh Pradhan
Bioscope

Bioscope (2025)

as himself (special appearance)
Zebra

Zebra (2024)

as "A to Y" Baba
Munjya

Munjya (2024)

as Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar
Annapoorani

Annapoorani (2023)

as Sundarrajan
Angaaragan

Angaaragan (2023)

as Adhiveera Pandiyan
Connect

Connect (2022)

as Arthur Samuel
Love Today

Love Today (2022)

as Venu Shastri
Prince

Prince (2022)

as Ulaganathan / Veluchamy
Pakka Commercial

Pakka Commercial (2022)

as Ex-Justice Suryanarayana
Veetla Vishesham

Veetla Vishesham (2022)

as S. Unnikrishnan
Radhe Shyam

Radhe Shyam (2022)

as Paramahamsa
1945

1945 (2022)

as INA Commander
MGR Magan

MGR Magan (2021)

as M. G. Ramasamy
Tughlaq Durbar

Tughlaq Durbar (2021)

as Nagaraja Chola (Cameo appearance)
Thambi

Thambi (2019)

as Gnanamoorthy
Jersey

Jersey (2019)

as Coach Murthy
Kanaa

Kanaa (2018)

as Murugesan
Nota

Nota (2018)

as Mahendran
Mersal

Mersal (2017)

as Rathnavel
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)

as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Hyper

Hyper (2016)

as Narayana Murthy
Brahmotsavam

Brahmotsavam (2016)

as Ajay's Father
Gethu

Gethu (2016)

as Thulasi Raman
Bāhubali: The Beginning

Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015)

as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
Lailaa O Lailaa

Lailaa O Lailaa (2015)

as Shaheed Khadar
Isai

Isai (2015)

as Vetriselvan
Poojai

Poojai (2014)

as A. D. S. P. Sivakkozhundhu
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Kalavaram (2014)

as Vetriselvan
Thalaivaa

Thalaivaa (2013)

as Ramadurai (Anna)
Chennai Express

Chennai Express (2013)

as Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram
Nanban

Nanban (2012)

as Virumandi Santhanam (Virus)
Aagathan

Aagathan (2010)

as Gen. Hareendranath Varma
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu

Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)

as Madhava Padayachi
Kannamoochi Yenada

Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)

as Commissioner Arumugam Gounder
Periyar

Periyar (2007)

as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar
Englishkaran

Englishkaran (2005)

as Thamizharasan
Vettam

Vettam (2004)

as Blind accordion player (uncredited)
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Sena (2003)

as 'Sena' Senathipathi
Military

Military (2003)

as Madhavan(Military)
Ramachandra

Ramachandra (2003)

as Inspector Ramachandran
Kunguma Pottu Gounder

Kunguma Pottu Gounder (2001)

as Kandasamy / Kunguma Pottu Gounder
Veeranadai

Veeranadai (2000)

as Periyakaruppu
Azhagarsamy

Azhagarsamy (1999)

as 'Azhagu' Azhagarsamy
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Vallal (1997)

as Durairasu
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Senathipathi (1996)

as Senathipathy/Sedhupathy
Villadhi Villain

Villadhi Villain (1995)

as Edison / Meenatchi Sundara Sasthiriyaar / Poo 'Kannan'
Amaidhi Padai

Amaidhi Padai (1994)

as Amavasai (later MLA Nagaraja Cholan)/Inspector Thangavel
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Walter Vetrivel (1993)

as Walter Vetrivel I.P.S
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Pangali (1992)

as Sakthivel / Durai
Brahma

Brahma (1991)

as Ravi Varma
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Chinnappadass (1989)

as Chinnappadass
Thaai Naadu

Thaai Naadu (1989)

as Albert aka Anandhan & Brigader Tamizhmani
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Pudhiya Vaanam (1988)

as 'MGR' M. G. Rajaratnam
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Aalappirandhavan (1987)

as Aalappirandhavan
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Mandhira Punnagai (1986)

as Dr. Bhaskar and DSP Arunachalam IPS
Vikram

Vikram (1986)

as Sugirtharaja
Muthal Vasantham

Muthal Vasantham (1986)

as Kunguma Pottu Kounder
Saavi

Saavi (1985)

as Vijaykumar, an Ex-tennis player
Pillai Nila

Pillai Nila (1985)

as Saint Cromeo
Shabash Vikram

Shabash Vikram (1985)

as 'Tyre King' Suman
24 Mani Neram

24 Mani Neram (1984)

as X. W. Ramarathnam
Party

Party (N/A)

as "Ironfist Ayyanar" Karnan