Sathyaraj
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Sathyaraj | |
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| File:Satpw5.jpg | |
| Born | Rangaraj |
| Years active | 1984-present |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Spouse | Maheswari |
Sathyaraj (Tamil: சத்யராஜ்) (born October 3, 1954) is an actor in the Tamil film industry.
Early life
Sathyaraj completed his primary school education in Tamil at St Mary's Convent, Coimbatore. He completed the equivalent of the tenth standard in a suburban high school, Ramnagar, Coimbatore. He joined the Government Arts College, Coimbatore and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in botany. Tamil actor/director Manivannan was a co-student in PUC (Class 12 Junior college), and the two began a friendship while there.
Career
Entry into films
Sathyaraj went to see the shooting of the film Annakkili, where he met actor Sivakumar and producer Thiruppur Manian He joined the drama troupe of Komal Swamynathan.
Early career
Sathyaraj's first film was Kodugal Illaatha Kolangal. Then 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. On the title credits of this film, his name was shown on screen with the description: "Aluvalaga Nirvaagam (Official Management): S.N. Rangaraj, B.Sc." and later still in the credits as "Sathyaraj" for his minor acting role. image = File:Sathyaraj.jpg
Director Santhana Bharathi says that he "was the person who introduced Sathyaraj as a hero in [the film] Kadamai Kanniyam Kattuppadu. It was a film produced by the veteran actor Kamal Hassan. Kamal Haasan had faith in Sathyaraj which made him to introduce him as a hero for his home production."[1]
Notable films
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vambu Sandai | ||
| 2008 | Thangam | ||
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | ||
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Arumugam | |
| 2007 | Periyar | Periyar | |
| 2007 | Adavadi | ||
| 2006 | Kurukshetram | ||
| 2006 | Suyetchai MLA | ||
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | ||
| 2005 | Vanakkam Thalaiva | ||
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Vetrivel | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | ||
| 2005 | 6'2 | ||
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | ||
| 2005 | Iyer IPS | ||
| 2004 | Mahanadigan | ||
| 2004 | Azhagesan | ||
| 2004 | Jore | ||
| 2004 | Settai | ||
| 2004 | Sema Ragalai | ||
| 2004 | Adidhaadi | ||
| 2004 | Aalukkoru Aasai | ||
| 2003 | Sena | ||
| 2003 | Military | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | ||
| 2002 | Maaran | ||
| 2002 | Vivaramaana Aalu | ||
| 2001 | Aandaan Adimai | ||
| 2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder | ||
| 2001 | Asathal | ||
| 2001 | Looty | ||
| 2000 | Unnai Kan Thedudhey | ||
| 2000 | Veeranadai | ||
| 2000 | Puratchikaaran | ||
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | ||
| 1999 | Azhagarsamy | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukaaran | ||
| 1999 | Malabar Police | ||
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | ||
| 1997 | Vallal | ||
| 1997 | Pagaivan | ||
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | ||
| 1996 | Senadhipathi | ||
| 1995 | Maaman Magal | ||
| 1995 | Villadhi Villan | ||
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhaan | ||
| 1994 | Thaaimaaman | ||
| 1994 | Thozhar Pandiyan | ||
| 1994 | Vandicholai Sinnarasu | ||
| 1994 | Veera Padhakkam | ||
| 1994 | Amaidhipadai | ||
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Vetrivel | |
| 1993 | Kattalai | ||
| 1993 | Airport | ||
| 1993 | Udanpirappu | ||
| 1992 | Rickshamama | ||
| 1992 | Magudam | ||
| 1992 | Pangaali | ||
| 1992 | Therkku Theru Machaan | ||
| 1992 | Thirumadhi Pazhanisamy | ||
| 1991 | Bramma | ||
| 1991 | Pudhu Manidhan | ||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saamy | ||
| 1990 | Nadigan | ||
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichiduchu | ||
| 1990 | Malluvety Minor | ||
| 1990 | Vaazhkai Sakkaram | ||
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | ||
| 1989 | Vaathiyar Veetu Pillai | 100th film | |
| 1989 | Annakili Sonna Kadhai | ||
| 1989 | Dravidan | ||
| 1989 | Thaai Naadu | ||
| 1989 | Pick Pocket | ||
| 1989 | Sinnappadas | ||
| 1988 | Pudhiya Vaanam | ||
| 1988 | Jeeva | ||
| 1988 | Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru | ||
| 1988 | Ganam Courtaar Avargaley | ||
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | ||
| 1987 | Poo Vizhi Vaasaliley | ||
| 1987 | Sinna Thambi Periya Thambi | ||
| 1987 | Jallikattu | ||
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | ||
| 1987 | Pookkal Vidum Thoodhu | ||
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | ||
| 1987 | Kadamai Ganniyam Kattupaadu | ||
| 1987 | Aalapirandhavan | ||
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | ||
| 1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam | ||
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | ||
| 1986 | Dharmam | ||
| 1986 | Iravu Pookkal | ||
| 1986 | Mandhira Punnagai | ||
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | ||
| 1986 | Vikram | ||
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai | ||
| 1985 | Muthal Mariyathai | ||
| 1985 | Thiramai | ||
| 1985 | Saavi | ||
| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | ||
| 1984 | Nooraavathu Naal |
As producer
- 2007 - Lee
Awards
- Tamil Nadu Government's Kalaimaamani Award
- M.G.R. Award in recognition of his performance in the film Nadigan
- Periyar Award for donning the lead role in the biographical movie Periyar