Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality 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 film Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986). He also acted as Thanthai Periyar in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar (2007). He was also the director of the film Villadhi Villain (1995), starring himself in three different roles. 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. He has also served as a brand ambassador for Pothys ,Sri Kumaran Jewelry Shop and AVR Jewellery Shop. Films As actor 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s As producer Lee (2007) Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014) Sathya (2017) As director Villathi Villain (1995) As narrator Kaakha Kaakha (2003) Santosh Subramaniam (2008) Mahabalipuram (2014) As singer References External links Male actor filmographies Indian filmographies Director filmographies