Sampath Raj is a versatile Indian actor, director, and writer in the Tamil and Telugu entertainment industry, with appearances in Malayalam and Kannada films. |
His father was born in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, while his mother came from Thirupachethi, Tamil Nadu. |
Due to his father's military service, Sampath's family moved frequently, living in Bangalore, Punjab, and Delhi. |
During his youth, Sampath did not focus much on his studies. |
Sampath is a polyglot, fluent in five to six languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu. |
In an interview, Sampath revealed that his father named each of his seven children after the days of the week, naming him Sunday as the youngest. |
Before entering acting, Sampath worked in advertising and sales in Bangalore, starting with marketing Yellow Pages ad space, then at Mumbai Press and Navbharat Times. |
After a seven-year partnership, Sampath and his wife separated when their daughter was four years old. |
In his early career, Sampath also worked in theatre. |
Amitabh Bachchan is one of Sampath Raj's favorite actors. |
He starred as a CBI officer named George in the Telugu film "Custody" (2023), directed by Venkat Prabhu. |