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My Take
Sathyaraj is a colossus of Tamil cinema whom Western audiences only recently discovered through his Kattappa role in the Baahubali saga. With over 260 films and three Filmfare South awards, he had nothing left to prove at home, yet that late-career international breakout speaks to a magnetism that never faded. I admire performers who carry decades of craft in a single still gesture, and his loyal warrior had exactly that gravitas. The fact that he also directs and dabbles in politics underscores the sheer scale of an Indian movie career. He is the kind of veteran who only grows more interesting with age.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sathyaraj
- Name (Japanese)
- サティヤラージ
- Reading
- さてぃやらーじ
- Born
- October 3, 1954 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Coimbatore, Coimbatore district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / politician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sathyaraj born?
Born October 3, 1954 (age 71).
Where is Sathyaraj from?
Sathyaraj is from Coimbatore, Coimbatore district, India.
What does Sathyaraj do?
Sathyaraj works as film actor, film director, politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.