Sathyaraj
Born October 13, 1954 (Age: 71)
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started his career in villainous roles and later played lead roles. He has acted in over 200 films, which include a few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films as well. He is known for his performance in Amaidhi Padai, Nadigan, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar among others. He was also the director of the film Villadhi Villain (1995), starring himself in three different roles. Apart from his film career, Sathyaraj has been vocal in the media about various issues, such as Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism and water rights in Tamil Nadu. In 2011, he had a brief career as a television host for the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay. He has also served as a brand ambassador for Pothys and Kumaran Jewelry Shop.
Sathyaraj is an Indian film actor and media personality who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started his career in villainous roles and later played lead roles. He has acted in over 200 films, which include a few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films as well.
He is known for his performance in Amaidhi Padai, Nadigan, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored film Periyar among others. He was also the director of the film Villadhi Villain (1995), starring himself in three different roles.
Apart from his film career, Sathyaraj has been vocal in the media about various issues, such as Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism and water rights in Tamil Nadu. In 2011, he had a brief career as a television host for the game show Home Sweet Home on STAR Vijay. He has also served as a brand ambassador for Pothys and Kumaran Jewelry Shop.
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Filmography
G.D.N
2026
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as
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Age: 71
Seetha Payanam
2026
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as
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Age: 71
Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
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as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
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Age: 71
Coolie
2025
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as Rajasekar
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Age: 70
Madras Matinee
2025
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as Jyoti Ramaya
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Age: 70
Sikandar
2025
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as Minister Rakesh Pradhan
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Age: 70
Munjya
2024
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as Padre Elvis Karim Prabhakar
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Age: 69
Radhe Shyam
2022
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as Paramahamsa
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Age: 67
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
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as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
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Age: 62
Brahmotsavam
2016
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as Ajay's Father
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Age: 61
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
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as Karikala Kattappa Nadar
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Age: 60
Chennai Express
2013
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as Durgeshwara Azhagusundaram
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Age: 58
Mirchi
2013
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as Deva
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Age: 58
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Aayiram Vilakku
2011
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as Lingam
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Age: 56
Yagam
2010
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as
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Age: 55
Aagathan
2010
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as Gen. Hareendranath Varma
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Age: 55
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
2007
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as Madhava Padayachi
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Age: 53
Kannamoochi Yenada
2007
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as Commissioner Arumugam Gounder
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Age: 53
Periyar
2007
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as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar
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Age: 52
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Adavadi
2007
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as Bharath
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Age: 52
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Gurukshetram
2006
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Age: 51
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Suyetchai MLA
2006
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as Nambirajan
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Age: 51
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Vanakkam Thalaiva
2005
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Age: 51
Vetrivel Sakthivel
2005
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as Vetrivel
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Age: 51
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6'2
2005
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as James
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Age: 50
Mannin Maindhan
2005
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Age: 50
Iyer IPS
2005
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Age: 50
Englishkaran
2005
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as Thamizharasan
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Age: 50
Maha Nadigan
2004
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as Satya
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Age: 50
Jore
2004
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Age: 50
Azhagesan
2004
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as Azhagesan
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Age: 49
Vettam
2004
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as Blind accordion player (uncredited)
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Age: 49
Sema Ragalai
2004
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Age: 49
Adi Thadi
2004
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as Tirupathi
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Age: 49
Maaran
2002
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Age: 47
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Vivaramana Aalu
2002
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Age: 47
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Looty
2001
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Age: 46
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Unnai Kann Theduthey
2000
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as Vichu
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Age: 45
Ennamma Kannu
2000
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as Kaasi
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Age: 45
Veeranadai
2000
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as Periyakaruppu
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Age: 45
Azhagarsamy
1999
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as 'Azhagu' Azhagarsamy
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Age: 45
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Suyamvaram
1999
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as
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Age: 44
Ponnu Veetukkaran
1999
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as Jeeva
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Age: 44
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Kalyana Galatta
1998
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as Rajagopalan
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Age: 43
Pagaivan
1997
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as Vasu
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Age: 42
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Vallal
1997
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as Durairasu
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Age: 42
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Senathipathi
1996
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as Senathipathy/Sedhupathy
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Age: 42
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Sivasakthi
1996
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as
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Age: 41
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Veera Padhakkam
1994
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Age: 40
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Thozhar Pandian
1994
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Age: 39
Airport
1993
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Age: 39
Udan Pirappu
1993
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as Sathya
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Age: 38
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Walter Vetrivel
1993
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as Walter Vetrivel I.P.S
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Age: 38
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
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as Palanisamy
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Age: 38
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Pangali
1992
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as Sakthivel / Durai
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Age: 37
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Therku Theru Machan
1992
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as Subramani
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Age: 37
Rickshaw Mama
1992
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Age: 37
Brahma
1991
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as Ravi Varma
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Age: 37
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Pudhu Manidhan
1991
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as
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Age: 36
Nadigan
1990
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Age: 36
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Mallu Vetti Minor
1990
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Age: 36
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Velai Kidaichuruchu
1990
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as Palanisamy
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Age: 35
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
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as Quarter Govindan
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Age: 35
Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990
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as
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Age: 35
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Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
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as Thangaraj
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Age: 35
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Chinnappadass
1989
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as Chinnappadass
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Age: 34
Thaai Naadu
1989
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as Albert aka Anandhan & Brigader Tamizhmani
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Age: 34
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Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
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as 'MGR' M. G. Rajaratnam
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Age: 34
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Jeeva
1988
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as Jeeva
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Age: 33
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
1988
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Age: 33
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Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988
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Age: 33
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
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Age: 33
Vedham Pudhithu
1987
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as Balu Thevar
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Age: 33
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Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
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as Cameo
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Age: 33
Jallikkattu
1987
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Age: 32
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
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as SI Balaram
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Age: 32
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Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987
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Age: 32
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
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Age: 32
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Aalappirandhavan
1987
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as Aalappirandhavan
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Age: 32
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Muthukkal Moondru
1987
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Age: 32
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987
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Age: 32
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987
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as Jeeva
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Age: 32
Mandhira Punnagai
1986
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as Dr. Bhaskar and DSP Arunachalam IPS
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Age: 32
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Dharmam
1986
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as Karthik
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Age: 31
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
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Age: 31
Saavi
1985
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as Vijaykumar, an Ex-tennis player
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Age: 30
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
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as Boopathy
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Age: 30
Sri Raghavendrar
1985
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as Maqbool Khan
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Age: 30
Eetti
1985
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Age: 30
Mudhal Mariyathai
1985
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as Mayilvaganam
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Age: 30
Geethanjali
1985
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Age: 30
Pagal Nilavu
1985
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as Devarajan
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Age: 30
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Darja Donga
1985
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Age: 30
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Anni
1985
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Age: 30
Anbin Mugavari
1985
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Age: 30
Pillai Nila
1985
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as Saint Cromeo
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Age: 30
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
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as Mohanraj
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Age: 30
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Needhiyin Nizhal
1985
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Age: 30
Kaakki Sattai
1985
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as Vicky
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Age: 30
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Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985
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as
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Age: 30
Shabash Vikram
1985
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as 'Tyre King' Suman
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Age: 30
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Santhoshakkanavukal
1985
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Age: 30
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Khooni
1985
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Age: 30
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Thiramai
1985
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Age: 30
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Neerottam
1980
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Age: 25
Sattam En Kaiyil
1978
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as Vicky
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Age: 23