Actor
Sathyaraj
- Born: 3 October 1954, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Sathyaraj is a prominent Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is recognized for his versatile roles in films such as 'Muthal Mariyathai' and 'Baahubali'. With a career spanning over four decades, he has earned a reputation for…
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About Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj is a prominent Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is recognized for his versatile roles in films such as 'Muthal Mariyathai' and 'Baahubali'. With a career spanning over four decades, he has earned a reputation for his distinctive voice and strong screen presence, often portraying characters that resonate with the audience.
- Born
- 3 October 1954, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Prabha (1981-present)
- Children
- 1 (Sakshi Sathyaraj)
- Parents
- S. Rangaraj, R. K. Satyabhama
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Sathyaraj
- Sathyaraj is also a successful producer and has directed several films.
- He gained international fame for his role as Kattappa in the 'Baahubali' series.
Famous Sathyaraj quotes
“I will take care of my family.”
“You must be strong to face challenges.”
“Respect is earned, not given.”
Sathyaraj filmography
Cast (241)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mandaadi Movie | Machamuni | 7.8 |
| 2026 | G.D.N Movie | Ramaiah Pillai | 6.3 |
| 2026 | Bãhubali: The Torchbearer TV | Self | 10.0 |
| 2026 | Charukesi Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Seetha Payanam Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 2026 | Vaa Vaathiyaar Movie | Periyasamy | 4.8 |
| 2025 | Bāhubali: The Epic Movie | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Thamma Movie | Elvis Karim Prabhakar | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai Movie | Vishnu Vardhan | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Tribanadhari Barbarik Movie | Unknown character |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Coolie Movie | Rajasekar | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Love Marriage Movie | MLA Pournami | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Madras Matinee Movie | Jyoti Ramaya | 7.2 |
| 2025 | Sikandar Movie | Minister Rakesh Pradhan | 4.8 |
| 2025 | Baby & Baby Movie | Mahalingam | |
| 2025 | Bioscope Movie | himself (special appearance) | |
| 2024 | Zebra Movie | "A to Z" Baba | 7.5 |
| 2024 | Thozhar Cheguevara Movie | Cheguvera | |
| 2024 | My Perfectt Husband TV | Bharathi | 4.0 |
| 2024 | Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan Movie | Captain Prabhakaran | 2.0 |
| 2024 | Munjya Movie | Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Weapon Movie | Mithran | 1.0 |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon Movie | Chakrapani | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Annapoorani Movie | Sundarrajan | 5.1 |
| 2023 | Otta Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2023 | Mansion 24 TV | Kalidas | 5.2 |
| 2023 | Angaaragan Movie | Adhiveera Pandiyan | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi Movie | Dass | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Tamilarasan Movie | Unknown character | 3.1 |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya Movie | Satyamurthy | 5.3 |
| 2022 | Connect Movie | Arthur Samuel | 7.5 |
| 2022 | Meet Cute TV | Mohan Rao | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Love Today Movie | Venu Shastri | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Prince Movie | Ulaganathan / Veluchamy | 4.2 |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial Movie | Ex-Justice Suryanarayana | 4.0 |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham Movie | S. Unnikrishnan | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam Movie | Paramahamsa | 5.2 |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan Movie | Aadhirayar | 5.8 |
| 2022 | 1945 Movie | INA Commander | 5.3 |
| 2021 | Theerpugal Virkkapadum Movie | Nalankumar | |
| 2021 | MGR Magan Movie | M. G. Ramasamy | 2.7 |
| 2021 | Tughlaq Durbar Movie | Nagaraja Chola (Cameo appearance) | 5.7 |
| 2019 | Prati Roju Pandaage Movie | Raghu Ramayya | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Thambi Movie | Gnanamoorthy | 6.5 |
| 2019 | Jersey Movie | Coach Murthy | 8.1 |
| 2018 | Kanaa Movie | Murugesan | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Nota Movie | Mahendran | 5.6 |
| 2018 | Echcharikkai Movie | Nataraj IPS | 4.9 |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam Movie | Ranasingam | 6.6 |
| 2017 | Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal Movie | Periyar | 5.0 |
| 2017 | Mersal Movie | Rathnavel | 7.3 |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion Movie | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Movie | Kirubakaran IPS | 4.1 |
| 2016 | Hyper Movie | Narayana Murthy | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Jackson Durai Movie | Durai | 4.6 |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam Movie | Ajay's Father | 4.4 |
| 2016 | Gethu Movie | Thulasi Raman | 4.0 |
| 2016 | Nenu.. Sailaja... Movie | Srinivasa Rao | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Oru Naal Iravil Movie | Sekar | 6.0 |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning Movie | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | 7.6 |
| 2015 | Lailaa O Lailaa Movie | Shaheed Khadar | 3.7 |
| 2015 | Tungabhadra Movie | Ramaraju | |
| 2015 | Isai Movie | Vetriselvan | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Poojai Movie | A. D. S. P. Sivakkozhundhu | 5.2 |
| 2014 | Sigaram Thodu Movie | Chellapa | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Kalavaram Movie | Vetriselvan | |
| 2013 | Raja Rani Movie | James | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Movie | Sivanandi | 6.2 |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa Movie | 'Anna' Ramadurai | 5.5 |
| 2013 | Chennai Express Movie | Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA Movie | Amavasai | 3.7 |
| 2013 | Mirchi Movie | Deva | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Nanban Movie | Virumandi 'Virus' Santhanam | 7.1 |
| 2011 | Uchithanai Muharnthaal Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | Aayiram Vilakku Movie | Lingam | |
| 2011 | Vengayam Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2010 | Gowravargal Movie | Thondaiman | |
| 2010 | Irandu Mugam Movie | Sarveswaren | |
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappiley Movie | Sengaaliyappan | 2.0 |
| 2010 | Guru Sishyan Movie | Guru Moorthy | 3.5 |
| 2010 | Yagam Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2010 | Aagathan Movie | Gen. Hareendranath Varma | 5.2 |
| 2009 | Shankam Movie | Sivaiah | 4.6 |
| 2008 | Vambu Sandai Movie | Jeevanandham | |
| 2008 | Thangam Movie | Thangam | |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu Movie | Madhava Padayachi | 8.0 |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada Movie | Commissioner Arumugam Gounder | 4.0 |
| 2007 | Periyar Movie | E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar | |
| 2007 | Adavadi Movie | Bharath | |
| 2006 | Gurukshetram Movie | Bharath | |
| 2006 | Suyetchai MLA Movie | Nambirajan | |
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers Movie | Ganesh | 4.8 |
| 2005 | Vanakkam Thalaiva Movie | Manickam | |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel Movie | Vetrivel | |
| 2005 | 6'2 Movie | James | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan Movie | Inspector Pratap | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Iyer IPS Movie | DCP Gopal Iyer and Venkatachalapathy | 5.5 |
| 2005 | Englishkaran Movie | Thamizharasan | 4.0 |
| 2004 | Maha Nadigan Movie | Satya | |
| 2004 | Jore Movie | Sabapathy | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Vettam Movie | Blind accordion player (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 2004 | Azhagesan Movie | Azhagesan | |
| 2004 | Sound Party Movie | Kumaresan | |
| 2004 | Sema Ragalai Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2004 | Adi Thadi Movie | Tirupathi | 5.0 |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai Movie | Arivazhagan | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Sena Movie | 'Sena' Senathipathi | |
| 2003 | Military Movie | 'Military' Madhavan | |
| 2003 | Ramachandra Movie | Inspector Ramachandran | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Maaran Movie | Maaran | 5.5 |
| 2002 | Vivaramana Aalu Movie | Mayilsamy | 2.0 |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai Movie | Sivaraman | |
| 2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder Movie | Kandasamy / Kunguma Pottu Gounder | 5.2 |
| 2001 | Asathal Movie | Vetri | |
| 2001 | Looty Movie | Rasappa, Jeeva and English Kuppan | |
| 2000 | Puratchikkaaran Movie | Anna | |
| 2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey Movie | Vichu | |
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu Movie | Kaasi | |
| 2000 | Veeranadai Movie | Periyakaruppu | |
| 1999 | Azhagarsamy Movie | 'Azhagu' Azhagarsamy | |
| 1999 | Malabar Police Movie | Chinnasamy / Ramasamy | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram Movie | Arunachalam | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukkaran Movie | Jeeva | 9.0 |
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta Movie | Rajagopalan | |
| 1997 | Periya Manushan Movie | Ramakrishnan and Subramani | |
| 1997 | Pagaivan Movie | Vasu | |
| 1997 | Vallal Movie | Durairasu | |
| 1996 | Senathipathi Movie | Senathipathy/Sedhupathy | |
| 1996 | Sivasakthi Movie | Siva | 9.0 |
| 1995 | Maaman Magal Movie | Shanmugham | 6.0 |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain Movie | Edison / Meenatchi Sundara Sasthiriyaar / Poo 'Kannan' | |
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhan Movie | Kannan | |
| 1994 | Veera Padhakkam Movie | Kalivarathan IPS | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Thai Maaman Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Thozhar Pandian Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu Movie | Chinraasu | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Ravanan Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai Movie | Amavasai (later MLA Nagaraja Cholan)/Inspector Thangavel | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Airport Movie | Captain Arjun | |
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu Movie | Sathya | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Kattalai Movie | Sabarathnam | 10.0 |
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel Movie | Walter Vetrivel I.P.S | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy Movie | Palanisamy | |
| 1992 | Pangali Movie | Sakthivel / Durai | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Magudam Movie | Muthuvelu | |
| 1992 | Therku Theru Machan Movie | Subramani | |
| 1992 | Rickshaw Mama Movie | 'Rickshaw Mama' Raja | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Bramma Movie | Ravivarman 'Ravi' | 9.0 |
| 1991 | Pudhu Manidhan Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1990 | Nadigan Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichuruchu Movie | Palanisamy | 9.0 |
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami Movie | Mathi | |
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga Movie | Quarter Govindan | |
| 1990 | Vazhkai Chakkaram Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1989 | Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai Movie | Thangaraj | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Chinnappadass Movie | Chinnappadass | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Pick Pocket Movie | Rangaraj | |
| 1989 | Thaai Naadu Movie | Albert aka Anandhan & Brigader Tamizhmani | |
| 1988 | Pudhiya Vaanam Movie | 'MGR' M. G. Rajaratnam | 5.5 |
| 1988 | Jeeva Movie | Jeeva | 6.5 |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku Movie | Vinod | 6.8 |
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Ganam Courtar Avargale Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu Movie | Balu Thevar | 7.5 |
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum Movie | Cameo | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Jallikkattu Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu Movie | SI Balaram | 10.0 |
| 1987 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Aalappirandhavan Movie | Aalappirandhavan | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Muthukkal Moondru Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Movie | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile Movie | Jeeva | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Mandhira Punnagai Movie | Dr. Bhaskar / DSP Arunachalam IPS | 10.0 |
| 1986 | Palaivana Rojakkal Movie | Sabarathinam | |
| 1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Iravu Pookkal Movie | Inspector Rajadurai | |
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal Movie | Chinnappa Das | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Dharmam Movie | Karthik | |
| 1986 | Vikram Movie | Sugirtharaja | 6.1 |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham Movie | Kunguma Pottu Kounder | 8.0 |
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1986 | Murattu Karangal Movie | Kabali | |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath Movie | Gopinath | 7.1 |
| 1985 | Japanil Kalyanaraman Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Saavi Movie | Vijaykumar, an Ex-tennis player | |
| 1985 | Mangamma Sabadham Movie | Boopathy | 8.0 |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar Movie | Maqbool Khan | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Eetti Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai Movie | Mayilvaganam | 7.7 |
| 1985 | Geethanjali Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu Movie | Devarajan | 9.0 |
| 1985 | Anni Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1985 | Darja Donga Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 1985 | Anbin Mugavari Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila Movie | Saint Cromeo | |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan Movie | Mohanraj | 6.4 |
| 1985 | Needhiyin Nizhal Movie | Nagaraj | |
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai Movie | Vicky | 5.8 |
| 1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Shabash Vikram Movie | 'Tyre King' Suman | |
| 1985 | Santhoshakkanavukal Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1985 | Khooni Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1985 | Thiramai Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1984 | January 1 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1984 | 24 Mani Neram Movie | X. W. Ramarathnam | 6.3 |
| 1984 | Naalai Unathu Naal Movie | David | 9.0 |
| 1984 | Sattathai Thiruthungal Movie | Sarassi | |
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru Movie | Sivaraman | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal Movie | Jayaraman | 6.5 |
| 1984 | Chiranjeevi Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla Movie | Jagan | 5.5 |
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Sandhippu Movie | Dany | 7.0 |
| 1983 | Urangatha Ninaivugal Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1983 | Paayum Puli Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1982 | Pagadai Panirendu Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1982 | Hitler Umanath Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Neerottam Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1979 | Enippadigal Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1978 | Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1978 | Sattam En Kaiyil Movie | Vicky | 8.0 |
| TBA | Almost Nallavan Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Marudhanayagam Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Gangs Kuruthi Punal TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Untitled Vikram - Shanthi Talkies Film Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Valli Mayil Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Marshal Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Kaaki Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Four Windows Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Maragadha Naanayam 2 Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Dashamakan Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Ranjan: The Advocate Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Party Movie | 'Ironfist Ayyanar' Karnan | |
| TBA | Dosa King Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (5)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Naaigal Jaakirathai Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2007 | Lee Movie | Producer · Production | 4.0 |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1985 | Darja Donga Movie | Story · Writing | 10.0 |
Latest releases
- Mandaadi2026 / TMDB 7.8
- G.D.N2026 / TMDB 6.3
- Charukesi2026
- Seetha Payanam2026 / TMDB 4.0
- Vaa Vaathiyaar2026 / TMDB 4.8
- Bāhubali: The Epic2025 / TMDB 6.5
Questions about Sathyaraj
What are Sathyaraj's career highlights?
Sathyaraj's career highlights include iconic roles in films like 'Muthal Mariyathai' and his portrayal of Kattappa in the 'Baahubali' series, which brought him widespread acclaim.
Has Sathyaraj won any awards?
Yes, Sathyaraj has received several awards throughout his career, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Muthal Mariyathai'.
What was Sathyaraj's first film?
Sathyaraj made his acting debut in the film 'Kappalottiya Thamizhan' in 1961, which marked the beginning of his long and successful career in cinema.
Which films are Sathyaraj's most successful?
Some of Sathyaraj's most successful films include 'Baahubali: The Beginning', 'Baahubali: The Conclusion', and 'Muthal Mariyathai', which have contributed significantly to his fame.
What is known about Sathyaraj's personal life?
Sathyaraj is married to Prabha and they have a daughter named Sakshi Sathyaraj. He remains a private individual, focusing on his family and career.
What is Sathyaraj's estimated net worth?
Sathyaraj's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in the film industry as an actor and producer.
What are some milestones in Sathyaraj's filmography?
Milestones in Sathyaraj's filmography include his transition from supporting roles to lead roles and his notable performances in blockbuster films like 'Baahubali'.
What genre of films does Sathyaraj typically act in?
Sathyaraj typically acts in Tamil films that span various genres, including drama, action, and comedy, showcasing his versatility as an actor.