Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Politician, Film actor, Film director
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
Citizenship
India
Religion
Christianity
Languages
Tamil
Children
1 child: Sibiraj
Residences
Chennai
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 35,117 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
130 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 47 years (1978-2025)
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started his career in villainous roles and later played lead roles. He has acted in over 200 films, which include a few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films as well.
He is known for his performance in Amaidhi Padai, Nadigan, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar among others. He was also the director of the film Villadhi Villain (1995), starring himself in three different roles.
Apart from his film career, Sathyaraj has been vocal in the media about various issues, such as Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism and water rights in Tamil Nadu. In 2011, he had a brief career as a television host for the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay. He has also served as a brand ambassador for Pothys and Kumaran Jewelry Shop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sathyaraj?
Sathyaraj is 71 years old, born on .
Where was Sathyaraj born?
Sathyaraj was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
What movies or shows has Sathyaraj been in?
Sathyaraj has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Vaa Vaathiyaar (2026), Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), Sikandar (2025), Thamma (2025), Chandramukhi 2 (2023).
What is Sathyaraj known for?
Sathyaraj is primarily known as an actor. Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started his career in villainous roles and later…
Where can I find more information about Sathyaraj?
You can find more about Sathyaraj on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
