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Meet Tamil actor who ran away from his home and became a sensation with just one role; not Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan
An actor renowned for his acting prowess in Tamil cinema since the 1980s, has now become a household name across the nation due to his iconic portrayal of a character in the Baahubali film series!
Gaining recognition in the Tamil movie industry demands bravery to take risks and commitment to hard work. The journey to achieving stardom in films remains a distant goal for many individuals. However, actor Sathyaraj stands out as someone who accomplished the seemingly impossible and earned a name for himself.
The actor-producer, who is now widely recognized, began his journey in the Tamil cinema industry with humble beginnings and faced numerous challenges. Despite the initial hardships, his film career flourished, leading him to achieve great success in subsequent years. Notably, he portrayed the iconic character of Kattappa in SS Rajamouli's Baahubali film series, alongside Prabhas.
Sathyaraj and beginnings in Tamil cinema
Sathyaraj was born in Coimbatore in the year 1954. The son of a doctor Subbiah, he completed his education in the city itself but was always a fan of cinema, especially actors MGR and Rajesh Khanna.
Despite facing opposition from his mother, Sathyaraj ventured into the world of cinema after running away from his home and relocating to Kodambakkam in Chennai. He initially approached actor Sivakumar and producer Thiruppur Manian for work, later joining a drama troupe.
His first acting opportunity came in the film Sattam En Kaiyil alongside Kamal Haasan, where he portrayed a henchman. By 1985, he had appeared in 75 films, often in antagonist roles.
In 1985, he was featured in a lead role in the film Saavi, which became a massive success at the box office.
The famous Kattappa of Indian cinema
Actor Sathyaraj has been a part of the Indian film society for many years now. The actor over the past years has predominantly acted in Tamil cinema while also making appearances in other languages like Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Though many loved and revered him for his iconic comedy and villainous antagonist roles, the actor catapulted to glory with the portrayal of Kattappa in the films Baahubali and Baahubali 2. Every single person in India during the period of films being made had one question in mind and wanted to know, why he killed Baahubali.
Despite the passage of time since the answer was revealed, the character and the actor who portrayed him continue to leave a lasting impression on audiences. With a single role, the immensely skilled actor rose to fame as one of the most iconic figures in Indian cinema. Just like Prabhas and Rana Daggubati are associated with the movie, Kattappa remains etched in people's memories!
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