Top 7 iconic roles played by Sathyaraj

Top 7 iconic roles played by Sathyaraj Pic/ Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Shruti Sampat Published Oct 04, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Nagaraja Cholan (Ammaavaasai) (Amaidhi Padai, 1994) This dual role as a cunning and ruthless politician is widely considered one of Sathyaraj`s career-defining and most powerful performances Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gopinath (Mr. Bharath, 1986) Though he played the villain in this film, his performance opposite the established superstar Rajinikanth was a turning point in his career Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Chinnappadas (Kadalora Kavithaigal, 1986) This romantic drama marked Sathyaraj`s first major breakthrough as a lead actor after years of playing villainous and supporting roles Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Walter Vetrivel (Walter Vetrivel, 1993) Sathyaraj excelled as the tough and honest Deputy Commissioner of Police, Walter Vetrivel. His portrayal of determined cop who goes up against his own brother Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Periyar (Periyar, 2007) As a staunch follower of Periyar`s ideologies, Sathyaraj passionately played the role of the social reformer E. V. Ramasamy in this biographical film Pic/ Instagram [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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