| Sathyaraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rangaraj Subbaiah 3 October 1954 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Maheswari |
Sathyaraj (Tamil: சத்யராஜ்; born Rangaraj Subbaiah 3 October 1954) is a Tamil film actor and media personality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A Tamil activist and a political influence, he has acted in over 150 films, ranging from action and drama to comedy. In 2007, he played the role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar. As of 2007, he has produced one film, which was Lee, starring his son Sibiraj. He has also directed a movie Villadhi Villain starring himself in three different roles which also starred actress Nagma.[1] He is considered to be one of the most versatile actors in the Tamil film industry.
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Sathyaraj was born as Rangaraj in 3 October 1954 to Subbaiah and Nathambal, with two younger sisters. He claims to be a great fan of M. G. Ramachandran.[1][2] Sathyaraj completed his primary school education in Tamil at St Mary's Convent, Coimbatore. He completed the equivalent of the tenth standard in Suburban High School, Ramnagar, Coimbatore. Later he joined the Government Arts College, Coimbatore and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany. Actor Manivannan was a co-student in PUC (Class 12 Junior college), and the two began a friendship while there. Sathyaraj is married to Maheswari and the couple have a son and a daughter. His son Sibiraj is an actor. Actor Sathyan is his nephew.
Sathyaraj entered the film industry after witnessing the shooting of the film Annakili, where he met actor Sivakumar and producer Thiruppur Manian. He joined the drama troupe of Komal Swamynathan. Sathyaraj's first film was Kodugal Illaatha Kolangal, where he had an uncredited role. Later he worked as production manager for the film Kannan Oru Kaikkuzhanthai. In addition to his managerial role, he also had a small acting part in the film. He acted in around 75 films from 1978 to the mid 1980s most of which featured him in negative roles.[1]
His first full-fledged leading role came through the film Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987), produced by the actor Kamal Hassan.[3] Of late he has been doing supporting roles in Tamil films.
Sathyaraj is a devout follower of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. He frequently expresses his views about God in his movies. Due to this motivation, he also acted in the movie called Periyar in the lead role.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Sattam En Kayil | ||
| 1979 | Yenippadigal | ||
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | "Dhaadi" Raj | |
| 1983 | Paayum Puli | ||
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal | ||
| Enakkul Oruvan | |||
| Naan Mahaan Alla | Jagan | ||
| 1985 | Saavi | ||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Mohanraj | ||
| Thiramai | |||
| Muthal Mariyathai | |||
| Pagal Nilavu | Devarajan | ||
| Kaakki Sattai | Vicky | ||
| Pillai Nila | Vicky | ||
| 1986 | Vikram | Sugirtharaja | |
| Dharmam | |||
| Iravu Pookkal | |||
| Mandhira Punnagai | |||
| Mr. Bharath | Gopinath | remake of Trishul | |
| Muthal Vasantham | |||
| Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |||
| Vidinja Kalyanam | |||
| Kadalora Kavithaigal | Das | ||
| 1987 | Aalappirandhavan | Aalappirandhavan | |
| Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | SI Balaram | remake of Aavanazhi | |
| Makkal En Pakkam | Samraj | remake of Rajavinte Makan | |
| Pookkal Vidum Thoodhu | |||
| Vedham Pudhithu | Balu Thevar | ||
| Jallikattu | Jeeva | ||
| Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | |||
| Poovizhi Vasalile | Jeeva | remake of Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal | |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Vinod | |
| Ganam Courtaar Avargaley | |||
| Annanagar Mudhal Theru | Shiva/Ram Singh | remake of Gandhinagar 2nd Street | |
| Jeevaa | |||
| Pudhiya Vaanam | |||
| 1989 | Sinnappadas | ||
| Pick Pocket | |||
| Thaai Naadu | |||
| Dravidan | |||
| Annakili Sonna Kadhai | |||
| Vaathiyar Veetu Pillai | 100th film | ||
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Quarter Govindhan | |
| Vaazhkai Sakkaram | |||
| Malluvety Minor | |||
| Velai Kidaichiduchu | |||
| Nadigan | Raja/Devaraj | ||
| Madurai Veeran Enga Saamy | |||
| 1991 | Pudhu Manidhan | Kabali | |
| Bramma | Ravi Varman | ||
| 1992 | Thirumadhi Pazhanisamy | Pazhanisamy | |
| Therkku Theru Machaan | |||
| Pangaali | Shakthivel/Durai | ||
| Magudam | |||
| Rickshamama | |||
| 1993 | Udanpirappu | ||
| Airport | |||
| Kattalai | |||
| Walter Vetrivel | Vetrivel | ||
| 1994 | Amaithipadai | Thangavelu, Rajaraja Cholan alias Ammaavaasai |
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| Veera Padhakkam | |||
| Vandicholai Chinraasu | Chinnarasu | ||
| Thozhar Pandiyan | |||
| Thaaimaaman | |||
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhaan | ||
| Villadhi Villain | Edison/Poovu/Advocate Meenakshi Sundaram | Also director | |
| Maaman Magal | |||
| 1996 | Senadhipathi | ||
| Siva Sakthi | |||
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | ||
| Pagaivan | Vasu | ||
| Vallal | Durairasu | ||
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | Jeeva | |
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Chinnasamy | |
| Ponnu Veetukaaran | |||
| Azhagarsamy | |||
| Suyamvaram | Arunachalam | ||
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu | Kaasi | |
| Puratchikaaran | Anna | ||
| Veeranadai | Periya Karuppan | ||
| Unnai Kan Theduthey | |||
| 2001 | Lootie | ||
| Asathal | Vetri | ||
| Kunguma Pottu Gounder | Kunguma Pottu Gounder, Kandhasamy |
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| Aandaan Adimai | Sivaraman | ||
| 2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | Mayilsamy | |
| Maaran | Maaran | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Ramachandra | |
| Military | Madhavan | ||
| Sena | Sena | ||
| Aalukkoru Aasai | Arivazhagan | ||
| 2004 | Sound Party | Kumaresan | |
| Adi Thadi | Thirupathi | ||
| Sema Ragalai | |||
| Jore | Sabapathy | ||
| Azhagesan | Azhagesan | ||
| Maha Nadigan | Sathya | ||
| 2005 | Iyer IPS | Gopal Iyer, Venkatachalapathy |
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| Mannin Maindhan | Anand | ||
| 6'2 | James/Balamurugan | ||
| Englishkaran | Thamizharasu | ||
| Vetrivel Sakthivel | Vetrivel | ||
| Vanakkam Thalaiva | Manikkam | ||
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Ganesh | |
| Suyetchai MLA | Nambirajan | ||
| Kurukshetram | Bharath | ||
| 2007 | Adavadi | Bharath | |
| Periyar | Periyar Ramasamy Nayakar | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Actor | |
| Kannamoochi Yenada | Arumugam Gounder | ||
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Madhava Padayachi | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Actor | |
| 2008 | Thangam | Thangam | |
| Vambu Sandai | Jeevanantham | ||
| 2009 | Sankham | Sivayya | Telugu film |
| 2010 | Aagathan | Hareendra Varma | Malayalam film |
| Guru Sishyan | Guru | ||
| Pollachi Mappilai | |||
| Irandu Mugam | Sarveswaran | ||
| Gowravargal | Thondaiman | ||
| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram | Subash Chandrabose | |
| Vengayam | Himself | ||
| Aayiram Vilakku | Lingam | ||
| Uchithanai Muharnthaal | Nadesan | ||
| Muriyadi | Devan | delayed | |
| Kalavadiya Pozhudugal | Periyar | delayed (Special appearance) | |
| Kalavaram | Pandiyan | Filming | |
| Sinam | Kasi | Filming | |
| Kulasekaranum Koolipadaiyum | Kulasekaran | Filming | |
| Pettai Mudhal Kottai Varai | Raja | Filming | |
| 2012 | Nanban | Virumandi Santhanam (Virus) | Post-production |