'Papa, Kattapaa': Sathyaraj Shares How Salman Khan Introduced Him To Father Salim Khan At Sikandar Event
Veteran actor Sathyaraj was excited to meet Salim Khan at the Sikandar trailer launch. Salman Khan introduced him as Kattapaa.
Veteran actor Sathyaraj spoke about meeting Salman Khan’s father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, at the Sikandar trailer launch on March 23. He mentioned that Salman introduced him as Kattapaa, his iconic character from Baahubali. For the unversed, Sathyaraj plays the main villain in Salman’s upcoming Eid release.
Addressing the media at the Sikandar trailer launch, Sathyaraj expressed his excitement about meeting Salim Khan. He said, “The happiest thing that happened today for me is that I got to meet Salim ji and saab (Salman) introduced me to him, saying, ‘Papa, Kattapaa’. I’m very happy because when I was studying in college, I knew that Salim-Javed sahab made so many (actors) heroes with their script."
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“So, this is a great opportunity. More than acting with Salman ji, it’s a great opportunity to meet Salim ji," Sathyaraj added. He later thanked filmmaker AR Murugadoss for casting him as the main villain in Sikandar.
“Murugadoss sir brought me back as one of the most sarcastic villains in this film. Earlier, when I did that kind of a part, it became like a trendsetter. I enjoyed working in that style again," added Sathyaraj.
“I have been in the field for the past 47 years, and I did nearly 258 films. I started my career as a very sarcastic villain. Later, I got the opportunity to become a hero, and I did 100 films as a hero," he said, as he talked about his robust filmography.
The trailer of Sikandar was launched in the presence of Salman Khan, the film’s cast and makers, and the media. Salman’s father Salim Khan was also present at the launch. His close friend Iulia Vantur, too, was a part of the event.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film also stars Prateik Babbar, Anjini Dhawan and Kajal Aggarwal in pivotal roles. It releases on March 30.
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