He has acted in several popular movies, like Ithu Engal Neethi, Vaazhkai Chakkaram, Ente Sooryaputhrikku, Sukham Sukhakaram, and Kannukku Kannaga, to name a few.
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".