Famous Indian actor and film personality Sathyaraj is best known for his work in the Tamil film sector. On October 3, 1954, he was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, as Rangaraj Subbaiah. Throughout his career, Sathyaraj has made numerous appearances in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films.
Professional career: In the 1978 Tamil film “Sattam En Kaiyil,” Sathyaraj made his acting debut. His performances in several films brought him fame and praise from critics, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. Sathyaraj is well known for his versatility as a character actor, having played heroes and villains.
The films “Walter Vetrivel” (1993), “Amaidhi Padai” (1994), “Periyar” (2007), and “Baahubali: The Beginning” (2015) and its sequel “Baahubali: The Conclusion” (2017), where he played the character of Kattappa, are just a few of Sathyaraj’s well-known productions. His depiction in the Baahubali series received a lot of attention and praise.
Sathyaraj has dabbled in both producing and directing movies. He has helmed films like “Maaran” (2002) and “Villadhi Villain” (1995), among others. He has contributed as a producer to films like “Periyar” (2007) and “Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya” (2013).
Personal Life: Sathyaraj is a private person who doesn’t frequently discuss his private affairs in the media. He has been married to Maheswari since 1979, and the couple has two children together: a daughter named Divya and a son named Sibiraj, who is also an actor. Sathyaraj has avoided talking about his family when it comes to public appearances.
Sathyaraj has contributed to a number of charitable endeavours and social causes. He has been involved with several charitable organisations and has actively supported issues pertaining to the welfare of farmers.
Name | Sathyaraj |
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Also Known as | Sathyaraj |
Date of Birth | 03/10/1954 |
Current Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Religion | Hindu |
Nationality | India |
Height | 189 CM |
Hobbies | Reading Books, Watching MGR Movies |
Father | Subbiah |
Mother | Nathambal |
Sibling | alpana Mandradiar, Roopa Senapathy. |
Spouse | Maheswari Subbaiah |
Children | Divya, Sibiraj |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science degree in botany |
College (s) | Government Arts College, Coimbatore |
School (s) | St Mary's Convent school, Coimbatore, Suburban High School, Ramnagar, Coimbatore |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Tamil | Sattam En Kaiyil |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
1987 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Vedham Pudhithu | |
19990 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize | Nadigan | |
1993 | Cinema Express Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Walter Vetrivel | |
2007 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize | Periyar | |
2007 | Government of Tamil Nadu | Periyar Award | Periyar | |
2007 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actor | Periyar | |
2007 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | |
2012 | Vijay Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nanban | |
2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Raja Rani | |
2015 | IIFA | Supporting Role – Tamil | Baahubali: The Beginning | |
2015 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Baahubali: The Beginning | |
2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | |
2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Kanaa |