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