Director-actor K. Bhagyaraj may not have been born in Coimbatore, but his birth place Erode, was in close proximity to the textile city. The on-screen pair of Sathyaraj-Meena together had average grossers such as Thai Maaman, Maaman Magal, Vallal and later in 2003 with Aalukkoru Aasai. The following year, he subsequently starred in films like Jersey, Prati Roju Pandage and Thambi. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. It doesn’t matter if the pioneering studios have shut shop… celluloid dreams continue, unabated. Sivaraj further expressed his joy of seeing his sons working with Sathyaraj, and said, "Almost 35 years ago, the heroes you celebrate today were just boys. The Hindu Explains | What can CJI Bobde do about charges levelled against judges by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister? Many of them were commercially successful, such as Velai Kidaichuduchu, Nadigan, Pudhu Manithan, Rickshaw Mama, Walter Vetrivel, Airport, Thai Maaman Veera Padhakkam and Azhagarsamy. Manivannan directed Sathyaraj in about 25 films from 1984 to 2013 and of them 18 had Sathyaraj as the main lead. The veteran actor is happy that his sons, actor Karthi and actor-producer Suriya, are working with Baahubali-actor Sathyaraj in the upcoming Tamil film Kadaikutty Singam. Some of the other hit films of that period, Malaikallan, Manthirakumari and Marmayogi as well as parts of Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum were shot in Coimbatore, notes Raghunath. Manchester of South India. Printable version | Oct 19, 2020 10:36:14 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/coimbatores-celluloid-connection/article6044541.ece. Producer Maathampatty Sivakumar supported him with sending money every month. Two names associated with Coimbatore. Sathyaraj is an actor in the Tamil film industry. It is said that he was known to place the first copy of each of his films at the feet of the deity before its release.”. 4 films between 2000–01 Veeranadai, Puratchikkaaran, Aandan Adimai and the comedy film Looty were failures while his commercially successful films were Sundar C.'s Unnai Kann Theduthey, P. Vasu's comedy film Asathal and Suraj's Kunguma Pottu Gounder. And the next generation — Sathyaraj’s son Sibiraj, Sivakumar’s sons Suriya and Karthi and the latest entrant, Nandha. Many of them were commercially successful, such as Velai Kidaichuduchu, Nadigan, Pudhu Manithan, Rickshaw Mama, Walter Vetrivel, Airport, Thai Maaman Veera Padhakkam and Azhagarsamy. 4 films between 2000–01 Veeranadai, Puratchikkaaran, Aandan Adimai and the comedy film Looty were failures while his commercially successful films were Sundar C.'s Unnai Kann Theduthey, P. Vasu's comedy film Asathal and Suraj's Kunguma Pottu Gounder. Some of the other hit films of that period, Malaikallan, Manthirakumari and Marmayogi as well as parts of Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum were shot in Coimbatore, notes Raghunath. It should also be remembered that the beginnings of music composer M. S. Viswanathan was in the studios of Jupiter, where he was a mere errand boy serving refreshments,” reveals Sivakumar. “This was my first Tamil film which was entirely shot outdoors and many rural scenes were filmed in a small village, Thengumarahada, surrounded by coconut groves and paddy fields. I also remember frequenting Chinnappa Thevar’s studio and when he came to know that I was from Coimbatore, he asked if I could do stunts. He received appreciation for playing his role in Mr. Bharath (1986), which revolved around the conflict between father, played by Sathyaraj and son (Rajinikanth). The Hindu Explains | What explains Nadal’s dominance on clay, Federer’s mastery on grass and Djokovic’s power on a hard court? Sathyaraj - Prathi Roju Pandage Movie Pre Release Event Photos, Sathyaraj - Donga Movie Pre-release Event Photos, Sathyaraj - Thambi Movie Audio Launch Photos, Sathyaraj - Jersey Movie Pre Release Event Photos, Sathyaraj - Music Director Dharan Kumar - Actress Deekshitha Wedding Reception Photos, Sathyaraj - Star Studded Neruppuda Audio Launch Photos, Sathyaraj - Baahubali 2 Pre Release Event Function Photos, Sathyaraj - Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Movie Stills, Sathyaraj - Murugavel Movie Latest Stills, Sathyaraj - Jackson Durai Movie Latest Photos, Sathyaraj - Dora Movie Audio Launch Photos, Hindi His college friend Manivannan directed Sathyaraj for the first time in the Tamil film January 1 in 1984, where Sathyaraj had a supporting role. In 1976, in spite of his mother's opposition, he left Coimbatore to enter the Tamil film industry based in Kodambakkam, Chennai. With regard to the film, he has stated: "I have no words for that film, as it took me to the next level as an actor". He had few unsuccessful films such as Madurai Veeran Enga Saami, Magudam, Pangali, and Kattalai in this period as he became selective of choosing his roles as main lead hero. As many new young actors such as Ajith Kumar, Vijay and Prashanth who debuted in the 1990s had established themselves successfully by 2000, and others such as R. Madhavan, Jiiva and Srikanth made their mark in the mid-2000s and also since Sathyaraj had been using wigs since 1985 in films as he had begun losing hair since then, critics felt Sathyaraj's career as solo lead actor may end by 2000. Sathyaraj Is married to Maheswari in 1979, niece of producer Madhampatti Sivakumar, and had two children, Divya (daughter) and Sibiraj (son), also an actor. “Film buffs will remember that the classic film Haridas starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, was made here and holds the record of running continuously, celebrating three Deepavalis in its wake!” says Coimbatore-based filmmaker ‘Race Course’ Raghunath. Sathyaraj as the middle aged man brings so much life to his character. In his early career between 1978 and 1982, the antagonistic roles he played were often henchman to the main villain M. N. Nambiar and other villains and his role would be minor, while the main lead was Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Vijayakanth. Sathyaraj started receiving offers to act as the hero in Tamil films from 1985. In 2015, at the age of 60, the media and public at large rechristened him as Kattappa, as he received nationwide popularity for his role in India's biggest motion picture Baahubali: The Beginning. “Pakshiraja Studios has been converted into a marriage hall and I was thrilled that the wedding of both my sisters was held in that premises,” notes Sathyaraj. In 2011, he had a brief career as a television host for the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay. Sathyaraj entered the film industry after witnessing the shooting of the film Annakili, where he met actor Sivakumar and producer Thiruppur Manian and started pestering them to help him fulfill his cinematic ambitions. Few films like Ramachandra, Sena, Azhagesan, and Gowravargal received negative reviews in this decade.