Besides finding worldwide fame for playing Kattappa in SS Rajamouli's "Baahubali" movies, Sathyaraj is also known for starring in movies such as "Vedham Pudhithu", "Thaai Naadu", "Nadigan ", "Amaidhi Padai", "Periyar" and "Onbadhu Roobai Nottu".
When did you realise cinema was your calling?
It was all because of two films - Thavamai Thavamirundhu and Onbadhu Roobai Nottu - that I watched during my 12th grade. They really affected me and I wanted to get into the field right after high school. But my parents were not supportive.
So, I completed my degree and worked in a few BPOs. When I realised that wasn’t working out, I resigned and enrolled myself in a Visual Medium and Direction course. It took me four years to become an AD after completing that course.
What have you learned from your director?