Sathyaraj is an Indian actor and film producer who has predominantly appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career playing villains, supporting roles and character roles. Later, he played the lead in the films Rasigan Oru Rasigai (1986) and Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986). He also acted as Thanthai Periyar in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar (2007).[1] He was also the director of the film Villadhi Villain (1995), starring himself in three different roles.[2]
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.[3] He has also served as a brand ambassador for Pothys ,Sri Kumaran Jewelry Shop and AVR Jewellery Shop.[4]
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- ^ TNN (5 March 2011). "Sathyaraj to host a game show". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Sathyaraj does a commercial". Sify. 29 January 2014. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2021.