Sathyaraj movies & biography
Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality born on 13 October 1954 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He has predominantly appeared in Tamil films and is known for his performances in Amaidhi Padai, Nadigan, and the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1954 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Latest release | Mandaadi (2026) |
Best Sathyaraj movies
Jersey
Mandaadi
Bāhubali: The Beginning
Connect
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
MersalCareer overview
Sathyaraj started his career in villainous roles and later played lead roles, acting in over 200 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. He is known for his performance in Amaidhi Padai and Nadigan, and he starred in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. In 1995, he directed and starred in Villadhi Villain, playing three different roles. In recent years, he has appeared in films such as Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) as Karikala Kattappa Nadar, Mersal (2017) as Rathnavel, and Jersey (2019) as Coach Murthy. He played Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar in Munjya (2024) and will appear in 2025 releases including Coolie as Rajasekar, Sikandar as Minister Rakesh Pradhan, Idli Kadai as Vishnu Vardhan, and Bāhubali: The Epic as Karikala Kattappa Nadar. Apart from acting, he was a television host for the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay in 2011 and has served as a brand ambassador for Pothys and Kumaran Jewelry Shop.
Sathyaraj movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mandaadi | Machamuni | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2026 | G.D.N | Ramaiah Pillai | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | Bāhubali: The Epic | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2025 | Coolie | Rajasekar | 6.2 TMDB |
| 2025 | Sikandar | Minister Rakesh Pradhan | 4.8 TMDB |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Satyamurthy | 5.3 TMDB |
| 2022 | Connect | Arthur Samuel | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2022 | Love Today | Venu Shastri | 6.9 TMDB |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | Paramahamsa | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2019 | Jersey | Coach Murthy | 8.1 TMDB |
| 2017 | Mersal | Rathnavel | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2017 | Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2015 | Bāhubali: The Beginning | Karikala Kattappa Nadar | 7.6 TMDB |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram | 6.5 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sathyaraj's latest movie?
Sathyaraj's latest movies include Coolie (2025) as Rajasekar, Sikandar (2025) as Minister Rakesh Pradhan, Idli Kadai (2025) as Vishnu Vardhan, and Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) as Karikala Kattappa Nadar.
What was Sathyaraj's early work?
Sathyaraj started his career in villainous roles and later played lead roles. He is known for his performance in Amaidhi Padai and Nadigan, and he starred in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy.
How old is Sathyaraj and where was he born?
Sathyaraj was born on 13 October 1954 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2025, he is 70 years old.
What are Sathyaraj's best-known films?
Sathyaraj is known for his performances in Amaidhi Padai, Nadigan, and Periyar. He is also known for playing Karikala Kattappa Nadar in the Bāhubali series, including Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) and Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.