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.
Best Sathyaraj Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sathyaraj's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sathyaraj.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thamma | Elvis Karim Prabhakar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai | Vishnu Vardhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Coolie | Rajasekar | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Madras Matinee | Jyoti Ramaya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Zebra | "A to Y" Baba | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Munjya | Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Angaaragan | Adhiveera Pandiyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi | Dass | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Connect | Arthur Samuel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Love Today | Venu Shastri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | S. Unnikrishnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Tughlaq Durbar | Nagaraja Chola (Cameo appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Prati Roju Pandaage | Raghu Ramayya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Thambi | Gnanamoorthy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jersey | Coach Murthy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kanaa | Murugesan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Ranasingam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mersal | Rathnavel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Nenu.. Sailaja... | Srinivasa Rao | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Isai | Vetriselvan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | James | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Sivanandi | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mirchi | Deva | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nanban | Virumandi Santhanam (Virus) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Yagam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Commissioner Arumugam Gounder | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vettam | Blind accordion player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Malabar Police | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Thai Maaman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Amavasai (later MLA Nagaraja Cholan)/Inspector Thangavel | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Walter Vetrivel I.P.S | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Rickshaw Mama | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Balu Thevar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Cameo | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | Jeeva | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Chinnappa Das | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | Gopinath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai | Mayilvaganam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Naalai Unathu Naal | David | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Enippadigal | - | Hit | Similar → |
Sathyaraj - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sathyaraj?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sathyaraj is "Yagam" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sathyaraj acted in?
Sathyaraj has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sathyaraj?
Other notable films include "Naalai Unathu Naal", "Connect", and "Jersey".