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| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1954|10|3}} |
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| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] |
| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] |
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| yearsactive = 1978-present |
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| birthname = Rangaraj |
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| spouse = Maheswari |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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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. |
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. |
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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."<ref>Ashok Kumar, S.R. 2006. This character artist's first love is direction. ''The Hindu'', Thursday, Nov 16. Available from: [http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/16/stories/2006111614070200.htm Hindu.com]. Accessed 11 February 2008.</ref><ref name="indiglamour.com">{{cite web|author=|year=2010|title=Sathyaraj 10 movies in 2010|publisher=indiglamour.com|accessdate=2010-02-11|url=http://www.indiglamour.com/s3cms/article/Tamil/Sathyaraj-10-movies-in-201020100210}}</ref> |
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."<ref>Ashok Kumar, S.R. 2006. This character artist's first love is direction. ''The Hindu'', Thursday, Nov 16. Available from: [http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/16/stories/2006111614070200.htm Hindu.com]. Accessed 11 February 2008.</ref><ref name="indiglamour.com">{{cite web|author=|year=2010|title=Sathyaraj 10 movies in 2010|publisher=indiglamour.com|accessdate=2010-02-11|url=http://www.indiglamour.com/s3cms/article/Tamil/Sathyaraj-10-movies-in-201020100210}}</ref> |
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| ''Veeranadai'' || Periya Karuppan || |
| ''Veeranadai'' || Periya Karuppan || |
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| ''[[Maha Nadigan]]'' || Sathya || |
| ''[[Maha Nadigan]]'' || Sathya || |
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|rowspan="6"|2005 || ''[[Iyer IPS]]'' || Gopal Iyer,<br />Venkatachalapathy || |
|rowspan="6"|2005 || ''[[Iyer IPS]]'' || Gopal Iyer,<br />Venkatachalapathy || |
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| ''Mannin Manidhan'' || Anand || |
| ''Mannin Manidhan'' || Anand || |
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| ''[[Englishkaran]]'' || Thamizharasu || |
| ''[[Englishkaran]]'' || Thamizharasu || |
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| ''[[Vetrivel Sakthivel]]'' || Vetrivel || |
| ''[[Vetrivel Sakthivel]]'' || Vetrivel || |
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| ''[[Vanakkam Thalaiva]]'' || Manikkam || |
| ''[[Vanakkam Thalaiva]]'' || Manikkam || |
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|rowspan="3"|2006 || ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' || Ganesh || |
|rowspan="3"|2006 || ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' || Ganesh || |
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| ''Suyetchai MLA'' || Nambirajan || |
| ''Suyetchai MLA'' || Nambirajan || |
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|rowspan="1"|2009 || ''[[Sankham]]'' || Sivayya ||[[Telugu]] film |
|rowspan="1"|2009 || ''[[Sankham]]'' || Sivayya ||[[Telugu]] film |
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|rowspan="8"|2010 || ''[[Aagathan]]''|| Hareendra Varma ||[[Malayalam]] film |
|rowspan="8"|2010 || ''[[Aagathan]]''|| Hareendra Varma ||[[Malayalam]] film |
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| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]''|| Guru || |
| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]''|| Guru || |
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| ''[[Irandu Mugam]]'' || Sarveswaran || |
| ''[[Irandu Mugam]]'' || Sarveswaran || |
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| ''[[Gowravargal]]'' || Thondaiman || |
| ''[[Gowravargal]]'' || Thondaiman || |
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| ''[[Aayiram Vilakku]]'' || Lingam || Filming |
| ''[[Aayiram Vilakku]]'' || Lingam || Filming |
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|''[[Sinam (film)|Sinam]]'' || || Filming |
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| ''[[Kulasekaranum Koolipadaiyum]]'' || || Filming |
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| ''[[Pettai Mudhal Kottai Varai]]'' || || Filming |
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| ''[[Nanban (film)|Nanban]]''|| || Pre-production |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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* [[Kalaimamani|Kalaimamani Award]]{{ |
* [[Kalaimamani|Kalaimamani Award]]{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}} |
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* M. G. R. Award for his performance in the film ''Nadigan''{{ |
* M. G. R. Award for his performance in the film ''Nadigan''{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}} |
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* [[Periyar Award]] for his role in the film ''Periyar''<ref>{{Cite web |
* [[Periyar Award]] for his role in the film ''Periyar''<ref>{{Cite web |
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Revision as of 07:40, 23 December 2010
Sathyaraj | |
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Born | Rangaraj |
Years active | 1978-present |
Spouse | Maheswari |
Sathyaraj (Tamil: சத்யராஜ்) (born 3 October 1954) is a Tamil film actor and media 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 has also directed a movie Villadhi Villain starring himself in three different roles which also starred actress Nagma. After earning good fortunes through films, he became an atheist.
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 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][3]
Ideology
He is a strong follower of Thanthai Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. He frequently expresses his views about God in his movies. Due to this motivation, he also acted in the movie called Periyar in the lead role as E.V.R.
Filmography
As actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1978 | Sattam En Kayil | ||
1984 | Nooraavathu Naal | ||
Enakkul Oruvan | |||
Naan Mahaan Alla | Jagan | ||
1985 | Saavi | ||
Naan Sigappu Manithan | Mohnraj | ||
Thiramai | |||
Muthal Mariyathai | |||
Pagal Nilavu | Devarajan | ||
Kaakki Sattai | Vicky | ||
Pillai Nila | Vicky | ||
1986 | Vikram | Sugirtharaja | |
Dharmam | |||
Iravu Pookkal | |||
Mandhira Punnagai | |||
Mr. Bharath | Gopinath | ||
Muthal Vasantham | |||
Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |||
Vidinja Kalyanam | |||
Kadalora Kavithaigal | |||
1987 | Aalappirandhavan | Aalappirandhavan | |
Kadamai Ganniyam Kattupaadu | |||
Makkal En Pakkam | Samraj | ||
Pookkal Vidum Thoodhu | |||
Vedham Pudhithu | Balu Thevar | ||
Jallikattu | |||
Sinna Thambi Periya Thambi | |||
Poovizhi Vaasaliley | |||
1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Vinod | |
Ganam Courtaar Avargaley | |||
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru | Shiva | ||
Jeevaa | |||
Pudhiya Vaanam | |||
1989 | Sinnappadas | ||
Pick Pocket | |||
Thaai Naadu | |||
Dravidan | |||
Annakili Sonna Kadhai | |||
Vaathiyar Veetu Pillai | 100th film | ||
1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | ||
Vaazhkai Sakkaram | |||
Malluvety Minor | |||
Velai Kidaichiduchu | |||
Nadigan | Raja | ||
Madurai Veeran Enga Saamy | |||
1991 | Pudhu Manidhan | ||
Bramma | Ravi Varman | ||
1992 | Thirumadhi Pazhanisamy | ||
Therkku Theru Machaan | |||
Pangaali | Shakthivel | ||
Magudam | |||
Rickshamama | |||
1993 | Udanpirappu | ||
Airport | |||
Kattalai | |||
Walter Vetrivel | Vetrivel | ||
1994 | Amaithipadai | Thangavelu, Nagaraja Cholan |
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Veera Padhakkam | |||
Vandicholai Chinraasu | Chinnarasu | ||
Thozhar Pandiyan | |||
Thaaimaaman | |||
1995 | Engirundho Vandhaan | ||
Villadhi Villan | Edison/Poovu/Advocate Meenakshi Sundaram | ||
Maaman Magal | |||
1996 | Senadhipathi | ||
1997 | Periya Manushan | ||
Pagaivan | |||
Vallal | Durairasu | ||
1998 | Kalyana Galatta | ||
1999 | Malabar Police | Madhavan Nair | |
Ponnu Veetukaaran | |||
Azhagarsamy | |||
Suyamvaram | Arunachalam | ||
2000 | Ennamma Kannu | Kaasi | |
Puratchikaaran | |||
Veeranadai | Periya Karuppan | ||
Unnai Kan Thedudhey | |||
2001 | Looty | ||
Asathal | Vetri | ||
Kunguma Pottu Gounder | Kunguma Pottu Gounder, Kandhasamy |
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Aandaan Adimai | Sivaraman | ||
2002 | Vivaramaana Aalu | ||
Maaran | Maaran | ||
2003 | Ramachandra | Ramachandra | |
Military | Madhavan | ||
Sena | Sena | ||
Aalukkoru Aasai | Arivazhagan | ||
2004 | Sound Party | Kumaresan | |
Adi Thadi | Thirupathi | ||
Sema Ragalai | |||
Settai | |||
Jore | Sabapathy | ||
Azhagesan | Azhagesan | ||
Maha Nadigan | Sathya | ||
2005 | Iyer IPS | Gopal Iyer, Venkatachalapathy |
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Mannin Manidhan | Anand | ||
6'2 | James | ||
Englishkaran | Thamizharasu | ||
Vetrivel Sakthivel | Vetrivel | ||
Vanakkam Thalaiva | Manikkam | ||
2006 | Kovai Brothers | Ganesh | |
Suyetchai MLA | Nambirajan | ||
Kurukshetram | Bharath | ||
2007 | Adavadi | Bharath | |
Periyar | Periyar Ramasamy Nayakar | ||
Kannamoochi Yenada | Arumugam Gounder | ||
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Madhava Padayachi | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Actor | |
2008 | Thangam | Thangam | |
Vambu Sandai | Jeevanantham | ||
2009 | Sankham | Sivayya | Telugu film |
2010 | Aagathan | Hareendra Varma | Malayalam film |
Guru Sishyan | Guru | ||
Pollachi Mappilai | |||
Irandu Mugam | Sarveswaran | ||
Gowravargal | Thondaiman | ||
Aayiram Vilakku | Lingam | Filming | |
Muriyadi | Devan | Filming | |
Kalavadiya Pozhudugal | Periyar | Filming (Special appearance) | |
2011 | Vengayam | Filming | |
Kalavaram | Filming | ||
Sinam | Filming | ||
Kulasekaranum Koolipadaiyum | Filming | ||
Ponnar Shankar | Filming | ||
Pettai Mudhal Kottai Varai | Filming | ||
Nanban | Pre-production |
As producer
- Lee (2007)
Awards
- Kalaimamani Award[citation needed]
- M. G. R. Award for his performance in the film Nadigan[citation needed]
- Periyar Award for his role in the film Periyar[4]
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.
- ^ "Sathyaraj 10 movies in 2010". indiglamour.com. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ "TN announces Periyar award for Sathyaraj (News)". mail-archive.com. Retrieved 23 December 2010.