Sathyaraj, is one actor who has achieved great success from humble beginnings.  Starting as an extra and slowly taking on villain roles in which he made a huge mark before becoming a front line hero in the Rajini, Kamal and Vijayakanth era.  Recently he has made a smooth switchover to character roles and has struck gold in films like 'Raja Rani', 'Nanban', 'Thalaivaa', 'Baahubali' and others.

A Popular London museum has bestowed Sathyaraj with the rare honour of raising a wax statue for him in his famous Kattappa getup t'hat he donned in 'Baahubali' and 'Baahubali 2'.  The Puratchi Tamizhan as he is fondly as known will be seen soon in 'Party', 'Kadaikutty Singam', 'Echarikai Idhu Manithargal Nadamadum Idam' and 'Cinema Nadiganum Arasiyalvaadhiyum'.