These facts about Baahubali, Coolie actor Sathyaraj will surprise you

Sathyaraj , the veteran actor known nationally for his iconic portrayal of Kattappa in the Baahubali series, has a long and varied career spanning over four decades. Here are some interesting facts about his filmography: A Career of Versatility : Before becoming a household name as Kattappa, Sathyaraj was known for his versatility in Tamil cinema. He has played a wide range of roles, including villains, heroes, comedians, and character artists. From Villain to Hero : Sathyaraj began his career playing antagonistic and supporting roles, with his first credited role being a henchman in the 1978 film Sattam En Kaiyil. His breakthrough came in the mid-1980s when he started starring as the lead in films like Saavi and Kadalora Kavithaigal. Acting with a Younger Father : In the 1986 film Mr. Bharath, Sathyaraj played the father of superstar Rajinikanth, despite being four years younger than him in real life. This role showcased his ability to convincingly play characters of different ages. He Headlined 100 Films : Sathyaraj acted as a male lead in about 100 films. Quite a few of them were remade in Telugu with Chiranjeevi as the hero. Pasivadi Pranam, Aaradhana, SP Parasuram and Hitler to name a few. Dual Roles and Directorial Debut : Sathyaraj has often taken on double roles in his films, a notable example being the political satire Amaidhi Padai (1994) where he played both a father and son. He also directed and starred in the 1995 film Villadhi Villain, in which he played three different characters. More Than 200 Films : With a career spanning over 40 years, Sathyaraj has acted in more than 200 films across various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. His roles have earned him several accolades. Also Read : AR Murugadoss explains why Tamil cinema lags in the Rs 1,000 crore club Second Song from 'Ghaati' Set to Release on August 20