Sathyaraj

Sathyaraj  Biography

Sathyaraj (born Rangaraj Subbaiah on October 3, 1954, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) is a veteran Indian actor, director, producer, and media personality. Starting his career with villainous roles, he later transitioned into a successful lead actor and has acted in over 200 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. Internationally, he is best known for his iconic role as Kattappa in the epic Baahubali film series.

Early Life and Career

• Birth: October 3, 1954, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
• Education: B.Sc. in Botany from Government Arts College, Coimbatore.
• Passion for Acting: Despite his mother’s opposition, he moved to Chennai in 1976 to pursue acting.
• Debut: Entered films with the Tamil movie Sattam En Kaiyil (1978).

Notable Work and Roles

• Villain to Hero: Began with villainous characters before becoming a celebrated lead actor.
• Director: Directed and starred in Villadhi Villain (1995), playing three different roles.
• Periyar: Portrayed social reformer Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the biographical film Periyar, for which he declined payment.
• Baahubali: Achieved pan-Indian and global recognition as Kattappa in Baahubali.

Other Ventures

• Television: Hosted the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay.
• Production: Actively involved in film production projects.

Family

• Spouse: Married to Maheswari
• Children: Divya Sathyaraj, Sibi Sathyaraj
• Sibi Sathyaraj: Actor
• Divya Sathyaraj: Nutritionist

Career Higlight

• Gained pan-Indian fame for his iconic role as Kattappa in the Baahubali films.
• Earned critical acclaim for his dual role in Amaidhi Padai.
• Delivered successful lead performances in Tamil films like Vedham Pudhithu and Onbadhu Roobai Nottu.
• Honored with awards for notable performances in Kanaa and Raja Rani.
• Widely recognized for his versatility and ability to portray strong, impactful characters.
• Contributed to cinema not only as an actor but also as a director.

Recent Projects

My Perfect Husband (2024):

• Tamil-language family drama television series on Disney+ Hotstar, where Sathyaraj starred alongside Seetha.

Connect (2022):

• Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed by Ashwin Saravanan, co-starring Nayanthara and Anupam Kher.