| Sathyaraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rangaraj October 3, 1954 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Years active | 1984-present |
| Spouse(s) | Maheswari |
Rangaraj (born 3 October 1954), professionally known by his stage name Sathyaraj (Tamil: சத்யராஜ்), is a Tamil actor and film personality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] A Tamil activist and political influence, he has acted in over 100 films, ranging from action and drama to comedy. In 2007, he played the award-winning role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar. As of 2007, he has produced one film, which was Lee, starring his son Sibiraj. He is an atheist.
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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.[1]
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.
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."[2]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ponnar Shankar | Filming | |
| 2010 | Gowravargal | Filming | |
| 2010 | Aayiram Vilakku | Lingam | Filming |
| 2010 | Muriyadi | Devan | Filming |
| 2010 | Guru Sishyan | Guru | Filming |
| 2009 | Aagathan | Hareendra Varma | Malayalam film |
| 2009 | Kalavadiya Pozhudugal | Periyar | Filming Special appearance |
| 2009 | Sinam | Filming | |
| 2009 | Sankham | Sivayya | Telugu film |
| 2009 | Pollachi Mappilai | ||
| 2008 | Vambu Sandai | Jeevanantham | |
| 2008 | Thangam | Thangam | |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Madhava Padayachi | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Actor |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Arumugam Gounder | |
| 2007 | Periyar | Periyar Ramasamy Nayakar | |
| 2007 | Adavadi | Bharath | |
| 2006 | Kurukshetram | Bharath | |
| 2006 | Suyetchai MLA | Nambirajan | |
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Ganesh | |
| 2005 | Vanakkam Thalaiva | Manikkam | |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Vetrivel | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | Thamizharasu | |
| 2005 | 6'2 | James | |
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Anand | |
| 2005 | Iyer IPS | Gopal Iyer, Venkatachalapathy |
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| 2004 | Maha Nadigan | Sathya | |
| 2004 | Azhagesan | Azhagesan | |
| 2004 | Jore | Sabapathy | |
| 2004 | Settai | ||
| 2004 | Sema Ragalai | ||
| 2004 | Adi Thadi | Thirupathi | |
| 2004 | Sound Party | Kumaresan | |
| 2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Arivazhagan | |
| 2003 | Sena | Sena | |
| 2003 | Military | Madhavan | |
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Ramachandra | |
| 2002 | Maaran | Maaran | |
| 2002 | Vivaramaana Aalu | ||
| 2001 | Aandaan Adimai | Sivaraman | |
| 2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder | Kunguma Pottu Gounder, Kandhasamy |
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| 2001 | Asathal | Vetri | |
| 2001 | Looty | ||
| 2000 | Unnai Kan Thedudhey | ||
| 2000 | Veeranadai | Periya Karuppan | |
| 2000 | Puratchikaaran | ||
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu | Kaasi | |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Arunachalam | |
| 1999 | Azhagarsamy | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukaaran | ||
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Madhavan Nair | |
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | ||
| 1997 | Vallal | Durairasu | |
| 1997 | Pagaivan | ||
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | ||
| 1996 | Senadhipathi | ||
| 1995 | Maaman Magal | ||
| 1995 | Villadhi Villan | Edison/Poovu | |
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhaan | ||
| 1994 | Thaaimaaman | ||
| 1994 | Thozhar Pandiyan | ||
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Chinnarasu | |
| 1994 | Veera Padhakkam | ||
| 1994 | Amaidhipadai | Thangavelu, Nagaraja Cholan |
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| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Vetrivel | |
| 1993 | Kattalai | ||
| 1993 | Airport | ||
| 1993 | Udanpirappu | ||
| 1992 | Rickshamama | ||
| 1992 | Magudam | ||
| 1992 | Pangaali | Shakthivel | |
| 1992 | Therkku Theru Machaan | ||
| 1992 | Thirumadhi Pazhanisamy | ||
| 1991 | Bramma | Ravi Varman | |
| 1991 | Pudhu Manidhan | ||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saamy | ||
| 1990 | Nadigan | Raja | |
| 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 | Shiva | |
| 1988 | Ganam Courtaar Avargaley | ||
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Vinod | |
| 1987 | Poo Vizhi Vaasaliley | ||
| 1987 | Sinna Thambi Periya Thambi | ||
| 1987 | Jallikattu | ||
| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Balu Thevar | |
| 1987 | Pookkal Vidum Thoodhu | ||
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | Samraj | |
| 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 | Gopinath | |
| 1986 | Vikram | Sugirtharaja | |
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai | Vicky | |
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu | Devarajan | |
| 1985 | Muthal Mariyathai | ||
| 1985 | Thiramai | ||
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Mohnraj | |
| 1985 | Saavi | ||
| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | ||
| 1984 | Nooraavathu Naal |
As producer
- 2007 - Lee (with his Son 'Sibiraj as hero)
Awards
- Kalaimamani Award
- M. G. R. Award for his performance in the film Nadigan
- Periyar Award for his role in the film Periyar
References
- ^ a b http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0766470/bio
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S.R. 2006. This character artist's first love is direction. The Hindu, Thursday, Nov 16. Available from: Hindu.com. Accessed 11 February 2008.
External links
- Sathyaraj at the Internet Movie Database
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