Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj

Sathyaraj

Born: October 13, 1954 (71 years)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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 Directed (1)
Movies as Actor (227)
Mandaadi

Mandaadi

Sep 4, 2026

G.D.N

G.D.N

Jul 17, 2026

Baahubali: The Torch Bearer

Baahubali: The Torch Bearer

Jun 26, 2026

Charukesi

Charukesi

Jun 12, 2026

Seetha Payanam

Seetha Payanam

Feb 14, 2026

Vaa Vaathiyaar

Vaa Vaathiyaar

as Periyasamy

Jan 14, 2026

Bāhubali: The Epic

Bāhubali: The Epic

as Karikala Kattappa Nadar

Oct 29, 2025

Thamma

Thamma

as Elvis Karim Prabhakar

Oct 21, 2025

Idli Kadai

Idli Kadai

as Vishnu Vardhan

Oct 1, 2025

Tribanadhari Barbarik

Tribanadhari Barbarik

Aug 29, 2025

Coolie

Coolie

as Rajasekar

Aug 13, 2025

Love Marriage

Love Marriage

as MLA (Special Appearance), MLA Pournami

Jun 27, 2025

Madras Matinee

Madras Matinee

as Jyoti Ramaya

Jun 6, 2025

Sikandar

Sikandar

as Minister Rakesh Pradhan

Mar 29, 2025

Baby & Baby

Baby & Baby

as Mahalingam

Feb 14, 2025

பேபி பேபி

பேபி பேபி

as Mahalingam

Feb 14, 2025

Bioscope

Bioscope

as himself (special appearance)

Jan 3, 2025

Zebra

Zebra

as "A to Z" Baba

Nov 22, 2024

Thozhar Cheguevara

Thozhar Cheguevara

as Cheguvera

Sep 20, 2024

Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan

Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan

as Captain Prabhakaran

Aug 2, 2024

Munjya

Munjya

as Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar

Jun 7, 2024

Weapon

Weapon

as Mithran

Jun 7, 2024

Singapore Saloon

Singapore Saloon

as Chakrapani

Jan 25, 2024

Annapoorani

Annapoorani

as Sundarrajan

Nov 30, 2023

Otta

Otta

Oct 27, 2023

Angaaragan

Angaaragan

as Adhiveera Pandiyan

Sep 8, 2023

Theerkadarishi

Theerkadarishi

as Dass

May 5, 2023

Tamilarasan

Tamilarasan

Apr 21, 2023

Waltair Veerayya

Waltair Veerayya

as Satyamurthy

Jan 13, 2023

Connect

Connect

as Arthur Samuel

Dec 22, 2022

Love Today

Love Today

as Venu Shastri

Nov 4, 2022

Prince

Prince

as Ulaganathan / Veluchamy

Oct 21, 2022

Pakka Commercial

Pakka Commercial

as Ex-Justice Suryanarayana

Jul 1, 2022

Veetla Vishesham

Veetla Vishesham

as S. Unnikrishnan

Jun 17, 2022

Radhe Shyam

Radhe Shyam

as Paramahamsa

Mar 10, 2022

Etharkkum Thunindhavan

Etharkkum Thunindhavan

as Aadhirayar

Mar 10, 2022

1945

1945

as INA Commander

Jan 7, 2022

Theerpugal Virkkapadum

Theerpugal Virkkapadum

as Nalankumar

Dec 31, 2021

MGR Magan

MGR Magan

as M. G. Ramasamy

Nov 4, 2021

Tughlaq Durbar

Tughlaq Durbar

as Nagaraja Chola (Cameo appearance)

Sep 10, 2021

Prati Roju Pandaage

Prati Roju Pandaage

as Raghu Ramayya

Dec 20, 2019

Thambi

Thambi

as Gnanamoorthy

Dec 19, 2019

Jersey

Jersey

as Coach Murthy

Apr 19, 2019

Kanaa

Kanaa

as Murugesan

Dec 21, 2018

Nota

Nota

as Mahendran

Oct 5, 2018

Echcharikkai

Echcharikkai

as Nataraj IPS

Aug 24, 2018

Kadaikutty Singam

Kadaikutty Singam

as Ranasingam

Jul 13, 2018

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal

as Periyar

Dec 29, 2017

Mersal

Mersal

as Rathnavel

Oct 18, 2017

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

as Karikala Kattappa Nadar

Apr 27, 2017

Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva

Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva

as Kirubakaran IPS

Feb 24, 2017

Hyper

Hyper

as Narayana Murthy

Sep 30, 2016

Jackson Durai

Jackson Durai

as Durai

Jul 1, 2016

Brahmotsavam

Brahmotsavam

as Ajay's Father

May 20, 2016

Gethu

Gethu

as Thulasi Raman

Jan 14, 2016

Nenu.. Sailaja...

Nenu.. Sailaja...

as Srinivasa Rao

Jan 1, 2016

Oru Naal Iravil

Oru Naal Iravil

as Sekar

Nov 20, 2015

Bāhubali: The Beginning

Bāhubali: The Beginning

as Karikala Kattappa Nadar

Jul 10, 2015

Lailaa O Lailaa

Lailaa O Lailaa

as Shaheed Khadar

May 14, 2015

Tungabhadra

Tungabhadra

as Ramaraju

Mar 20, 2015

Isai

Isai

as Vetriselvan

Jan 30, 2015

Poojai

Poojai

as A. D. S. P. Sivakkozhundhu

Oct 22, 2014

Sigaram Thodu

Sigaram Thodu

as Chellapa

Sep 12, 2014

Kalavaram

Kalavaram

as Vetriselvan

Jan 14, 2014

Raja Rani

Raja Rani

as James

Sep 27, 2013

Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam

Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam

as Sivanandi

Sep 6, 2013

Thalaivaa

Thalaivaa

as 'Anna' Ramadurai

Aug 20, 2013

Chennai Express

Chennai Express

as Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram

Aug 8, 2013

Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA

Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA

as Amavasai

May 10, 2013

Mirchi

Mirchi

as Deva

Feb 8, 2013

Nanban

Nanban

as Virumandi 'Virus' Santhanam

Jan 13, 2012

Uchithanai Muharnthaal

Uchithanai Muharnthaal

Dec 16, 2011

Aayiram Vilakku

Aayiram Vilakku

as Lingam

Sep 23, 2011

Vengayam

Vengayam

Aug 19, 2011

Sattapadi Kutram

Sattapadi Kutram

Mar 25, 2011

Gowravargal

Gowravargal

as Thondaiman

Oct 15, 2010

Irandu Mugam

Irandu Mugam

as Sarveswaren

Sep 3, 2010

Pollachi Mappiley

Pollachi Mappiley

as Sengaaliyappan

Jul 16, 2010

Guru Sishyan

Guru Sishyan

as Guru Moorthy

May 7, 2010

Yagam

Yagam

Mar 19, 2010

Aagathan

Aagathan

as Gen. Hareendranath Varma

Feb 11, 2010

Shankam

Shankam

as Sivaiah

Sep 11, 2009

Vambu Sandai

Vambu Sandai

as Jeevanandham

Feb 29, 2008

Thangam

Thangam

as Thangam

Feb 1, 2008

Onbadhu Roobai Nottu

Onbadhu Roobai Nottu

as Madhava Padayachi

Nov 30, 2007

Kannamoochi Yenada

Kannamoochi Yenada

as Commissioner Arumugam Gounder

Nov 8, 2007

Periyar

Periyar

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

May 4, 2007

Adavadi

Adavadi

as Bharath

Mar 30, 2007

Gurukshetram

Gurukshetram

as Bharath

Aug 11, 2006

Suyetchai MLA

Suyetchai MLA

as Nambirajan

May 5, 2006

Kovai Brothers

Kovai Brothers

as Ganesh

Feb 23, 2006

Vanakkam Thalaiva

Vanakkam Thalaiva

as Manickam

Dec 22, 2005

Vetrivel Sakthivel

Vetrivel Sakthivel

as Vetrivel

Dec 9, 2005

6'2

6'2

as James

May 12, 2005

Mannin Maindhan

Mannin Maindhan

as Inspector Pratap

Mar 4, 2005

Iyer IPS

Iyer IPS

as DCP Gopal Iyer and Venkatachalapathy

Jan 21, 2005

Englishkaran

Englishkaran

as Thamizharasan

Jan 1, 2005

Maha Nadigan

Maha Nadigan

as Satya

Dec 3, 2004

Jore

Jore

as Sabapathy

Nov 12, 2004

Vettam

Vettam

as Blind accordion player (uncredited)

Aug 20, 2004

Azhagesan

Azhagesan

as Azhagesan

Aug 20, 2004

Sound Party

Sound Party

as Kumaresan

Aug 6, 2004

Sema Ragalai

Sema Ragalai

Jul 16, 2004

Adi Thadi

Adi Thadi

as Tirupathi

Mar 5, 2004

Aalukkoru Aasai

Aalukkoru Aasai

as Arivazhagan

Sep 12, 2003

Sena

Sena

as 'Sena' Senathipathi

Apr 12, 2003

Military

Military

as 'Military' Madhavan

Feb 28, 2003

Ramachandra

Ramachandra

as Inspector Ramachandran

Jan 15, 2003

Maaran

Maaran

as Maaran

Sep 20, 2002

Vivaramana Aalu

Vivaramana Aalu

as Mayilsamy

Jan 14, 2002

Aandan Adimai

Aandan Adimai

as Sivaraman

Nov 14, 2001

Kunguma Pottu Gounder

Kunguma Pottu Gounder

as Kandasamy / Kunguma Pottu Gounder

Jun 8, 2001

Asathal

Asathal

as Vetri

May 18, 2001

Looty

Looty

as Rasappa, Jeeva and English Kuppan

Jan 14, 2001

Puratchikkaaran

Puratchikkaaran

as Anna

Sep 22, 2000

Unnai Kann Theduthey

Unnai Kann Theduthey

as Vichu

Sep 1, 2000

Ennamma Kannu

Ennamma Kannu

as Kaasi

Jun 16, 2000

Veeranadai

Veeranadai

as Periyakaruppu

Apr 21, 2000

Azhagarsamy

Azhagarsamy

as 'Azhagu' Azhagarsamy

Dec 10, 1999

Malabar Police

Malabar Police

as Chinnasamy / Ramasamy

Aug 6, 1999

Suyamvaram

Suyamvaram

as Arunachalam

Jul 16, 1999

Ponnu Veetukkaran

Ponnu Veetukkaran

as Jeeva

Jan 15, 1999

Kalyana Galatta

Kalyana Galatta

as Rajagopalan

Jul 31, 1998

Periya Manushan

Periya Manushan

as Ramakrishnan and Subramani

Oct 30, 1997

Pagaivan

Pagaivan

as Vasu

Aug 19, 1997

Vallal

Vallal

as Durairasu

Apr 18, 1997

Senathipathi

Senathipathi

as Senathipathy/Sedhupathy

Nov 10, 1996

Sivasakthi

Sivasakthi

as Siva

Sep 6, 1996

Maaman Magal

Maaman Magal

as Shanmugham

Dec 2, 1995

Villadhi Villain

Villadhi Villain

as Edison / Meenatchi Sundara Sasthiriyaar / Poo 'Kannan'

Jun 23, 1995

Engirundho Vandhan

Engirundho Vandhan

as Kannan

Jan 15, 1995

Veera Padhakkam

Veera Padhakkam

as Kalivarathan IPS

Nov 3, 1994

Thai Maaman

Thai Maaman

Sep 16, 1994

Thozhar Pandian

Thozhar Pandian

Aug 12, 1994

Vandicholai Chinraasu

Vandicholai Chinraasu

as Chinraasu

Apr 15, 1994

Amaidhi Padai

Amaidhi Padai

as Amavasai (later MLA Nagaraja Cholan)/Inspector Thangavel

Jan 13, 1994

Airport

Airport

Dec 9, 1993

Udan Pirappu

Udan Pirappu

as Sathya

Aug 15, 1993

Walter Vetrivel

Walter Vetrivel

as Walter Vetrivel I.P.S

Jan 14, 1993

Thirumathi Palanisamy

Thirumathi Palanisamy

as Palanisamy

Oct 25, 1992

Pangali

Pangali

as Sakthivel / Durai

Sep 12, 1992

Therku Theru Machan

Therku Theru Machan

as Subramani

Apr 13, 1992

Rickshaw Mama

Rickshaw Mama

Jan 15, 1992

Bramma

Bramma

as Ravi Varma

Nov 5, 1991

Pudhu Manidhan

Pudhu Manidhan

Mar 22, 1991

Nadigan

Nadigan

Nov 30, 1990

Mallu Vetti Minor

Mallu Vetti Minor

Oct 17, 1990

Velai Kidaichuruchu

Velai Kidaichuruchu

as Palanisamy

Aug 15, 1990

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

as Quarter Govindan

Apr 14, 1990

Vazhkai Chakkaram

Vazhkai Chakkaram

Feb 9, 1990

Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai

Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai

as Thangaraj

Oct 28, 1989

Chinnappadass

Chinnappadass

as Chinnappadass

Jul 28, 1989

Thaai Naadu

Thaai Naadu

as Albert aka Anandhan & Brigader Tamizhmani

Feb 16, 1989

Pudhiya Vaanam

Pudhiya Vaanam

as 'MGR' M. G. Rajaratnam

Dec 9, 1988

Jeeva

Jeeva

as Jeeva

Jul 1, 1988

En Bommukutty Ammavukku

En Bommukutty Ammavukku

Apr 15, 1988

Ganam Courtar Avargale

Ganam Courtar Avargale

Mar 4, 1988

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru

Jan 14, 1988

Vedham Pudhithu

Vedham Pudhithu

as Balu Thevar

Dec 27, 1987

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

as Cameo

Oct 21, 1987

Jallikkattu

Jallikkattu

Aug 28, 1987

Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu

Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu

as SI Balaram

Jun 12, 1987

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram

Apr 24, 1987

Makkal En Pakkam

Makkal En Pakkam

Apr 14, 1987

Aalappirandhavan

Aalappirandhavan

as Aalappirandhavan

Apr 10, 1987

Muthukkal Moondru

Muthukkal Moondru

Mar 5, 1987

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi

Feb 27, 1987

Poovizhi Vasalile

Poovizhi Vasalile

as Jeeva

Jan 14, 1987

Mandhira Punnagai

Mandhira Punnagai

as Dr. Bhaskar and DSP Arunachalam IPS

Dec 11, 1986

Palaivana Rojakkal

Palaivana Rojakkal

as Sabarathinam

Nov 1, 1986

Vidinja Kalyanam

Vidinja Kalyanam

Oct 24, 1986

Iravu Pookkal

Iravu Pookkal

as Inspector Rajadurai

Sep 19, 1986

Kadalora Kavithaigal

Kadalora Kavithaigal

as Chinnappa Das

Jul 5, 1986

Dharmam

Dharmam

as Karthik

Jul 4, 1986

Vikram

Vikram

as Sugirtharaja

May 29, 1986

Muthal Vasantham

Muthal Vasantham

as Kunguma Pottu Kounder

May 23, 1986

Mr. Bharath

Mr. Bharath

as Gopinath

Jan 10, 1986

Japanil Kalyanaraman

Japanil Kalyanaraman

Nov 11, 1985

Saavi

Saavi

as Vijaykumar, an Ex-tennis player

Oct 10, 1985

Mangamma Sabadham

Mangamma Sabadham

as Boopathy

Sep 21, 1985

Sri Raghavendrar

Sri Raghavendrar

as Maqbool Khan

Sep 1, 1985

Eetti

Eetti

Aug 30, 1985

Mudhal Mariyathai

Mudhal Mariyathai

as Mayilvaganam

Aug 15, 1985

Geethanjali

Geethanjali

Jul 10, 1985

Pagal Nilavu

Pagal Nilavu

as Devarajan

Jun 25, 1985

Darja Donga

Darja Donga

Jun 15, 1985

Anni

Anni

Jun 6, 1985

Anbin Mugavari

Anbin Mugavari

May 31, 1985

Pillai Nila

Pillai Nila

as Saint Cromeo

Apr 14, 1985

Needhiyin Nizhal

Needhiyin Nizhal

as Nagaraj

Apr 12, 1985

Naan Sigappu Manithan

Naan Sigappu Manithan

as Mohanraj

Apr 12, 1985

Kaakki Sattai

Kaakki Sattai

as Vicky

Apr 11, 1985

Aagaya Thamaraigal

Aagaya Thamaraigal

Mar 8, 1985

Shabash Vikram

Shabash Vikram

as 'Tyre King' Suman

Feb 23, 1985

Santhoshakkanavukal

Santhoshakkanavukal

Feb 1, 1985

Khooni

Khooni

Jan 11, 1985

Thiramai

Thiramai

Jan 1, 1985

January 1

January 1

Dec 6, 1984

Enakkul Oruvan

Enakkul Oruvan

Oct 23, 1984

24 Mani Neram

24 Mani Neram

as X. W. Ramarathnam

Oct 17, 1984

Naalai Unathu Naal

Naalai Unathu Naal

as David

Aug 7, 1984

Thambikku Entha Ooru

Thambikku Entha Ooru

Apr 20, 1984

Nooravathu Naal

Nooravathu Naal

as Jayaraman

Mar 23, 1984

Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi

Feb 16, 1984

Naan Mahaan Alla

Naan Mahaan Alla

as Jagan

Jan 14, 1984

Thangaikkor Geetham

Thangaikkor Geetham

Nov 4, 1983

Sandhippu

Sandhippu

as Dany

Jun 16, 1983

Urangatha Ninaivugal

Urangatha Ninaivugal

Feb 24, 1983

Paayum Puli

Paayum Puli

Jan 14, 1983

Pagadai Panirendu

Pagadai Panirendu

Nov 14, 1982

Moondru Mugam

Moondru Mugam

Aug 1, 1982

Hitler Umanath

Hitler Umanath

Jan 25, 1982

Neerottam

Neerottam

Jul 4, 1980

Enippadigal

Enippadigal

Feb 16, 1979

Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai

Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai

Sep 8, 1978

Sattam En Kaiyil

Sattam En Kaiyil

as Vicky

Jul 14, 1978

Valli Mayil

Valli Mayil

Party

Party

as "Ironfist Ayyanar" Karnan

Kaaki

Kaaki

Marudhanayagam

Marudhanayagam

Marshal

Marshal

Dosa King

Dosa King

Untitled Vikram - Shanthi Talkies Film

Untitled Vikram - Shanthi Talkies Film

Dashamakan

Dashamakan

Maragadha Naanayam 2

Maragadha Naanayam 2

Four Windows

Four Windows

Ranjan: The Advocate

Ranjan: The Advocate