Veteran star getting typecast in father roles

He’s a popular actor in Tamil; has played a bevy of roles ranging from villain to hero in his illustrious career of over two decades. Lately, 60-year old actor Sathyaraj seems to be best fit to play father roles to popular actors. After playing a father to Gopichand and Prabhas in Sankham and Mirchi, respectively. Now, the actor is all set to play superstar Mahesh Babu’s father in Brahmotasavam.

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Since the makers are promoting the film as a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, they felt Sathyaraj’s presence in a major role will appeal to Tamil audiences. To be directed by Srikanth Addala, the film will go on floors from June. It features Rakul Preet Singh and Praneetha Subhash in the lead roles.Said to be a clean family entertainer, “Brahmotsavam” is scheduled for release next year during Sankranti festival. PVP Cinema is producing the film, which has music by Mickey J. Meyer.

Sathyaraj has also played an important role in Baahubali, and it should be seen whether he plays a father once again. The film is gearing up for release on July 10 worldwide in Tamil and Hindi as well.