<p>Mumbai: Actor Sathyaraj, who played the fan-favourite character Kattappa in the <em>Baahubali</em> film franchise, on Sunday said meeting veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is a bigger opportunity for him than sharing screen space with his superstar son Salman Khan in <em>Sikandar</em>.</p>.<p>In the upcoming action thriller drama <em>Sikandar</em>, Sathyaraj plays the role of the main antagonist.</p>.<p>At the trailer launch press conference of the movie, the South cinema actor expressed his enthusiasm on meeting Salim Khan in the run-up of the event.</p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>"So, this is a great opportunity. More than acting with Salman ji, it's a great opportunity to meet Salim ji," Sathyaraj told reporters here.</p>.Mukhtar Ansari: Everything you need to know about the late 'Bahubali' gangster .<p>The actor thanked director A R Murugadoss for casting him as the antagonist in <em>Sikandar</em>.</p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p><em>Sikandar</em> also features Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan and Sharman Joshi.</p>.<p>"It is extremely humbling to be part of such a huge film, of a phenomenal star cast. I don't think it's the number of films you do, the excitement always remains the same," said Aggarwal of <em>Singham</em> fame.</p>.<p>Joshi said he is honoured to share screen space with Salman.</p>.<p>"I would like to thank Salman sir for all the love he had given me throughout the making of the film. I'd heard a lot of things about him and it turned out to be true. He is truly a gem of a person," added the <em>3 Idiots</em> star. <em>Sikandar</em>, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is set to hit theatres on March 30.</p>
<p>Mumbai: Actor Sathyaraj, who played the fan-favourite character Kattappa in the <em>Baahubali</em> film franchise, on Sunday said meeting veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is a bigger opportunity for him than sharing screen space with his superstar son Salman Khan in <em>Sikandar</em>.</p>.<p>In the upcoming action thriller drama <em>Sikandar</em>, Sathyaraj plays the role of the main antagonist.</p>.<p>At the trailer launch press conference of the movie, the South cinema actor expressed his enthusiasm on meeting Salim Khan in the run-up of the event.</p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>"So, this is a great opportunity. More than acting with Salman ji, it's a great opportunity to meet Salim ji," Sathyaraj told reporters here.</p>.Mukhtar Ansari: Everything you need to know about the late 'Bahubali' gangster .<p>The actor thanked director A R Murugadoss for casting him as the antagonist in <em>Sikandar</em>.</p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p><em>Sikandar</em> also features Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan and Sharman Joshi.</p>.<p>"It is extremely humbling to be part of such a huge film, of a phenomenal star cast. I don't think it's the number of films you do, the excitement always remains the same," said Aggarwal of <em>Singham</em> fame.</p>.<p>Joshi said he is honoured to share screen space with Salman.</p>.<p>"I would like to thank Salman sir for all the love he had given me throughout the making of the film. I'd heard a lot of things about him and it turned out to be true. He is truly a gem of a person," added the <em>3 Idiots</em> star. <em>Sikandar</em>, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is set to hit theatres on March 30.</p>