Sathish marked his debut as a hero in his 2013 film Lucia, which received critical acclaim nationally and internationally.

Sathish's life changing moment was when he joined Ninasam, a theatre institute in Heggodu, Shimoga district of Karnataka, where he completed a diploma course in acting.

He then appeared in small but significant roles in films like Manasaare, Pancharangi, Lifu Ishtene and Anna Bond.

Sathish marked his debut as a hero in the critically acclaimed psychological drama film Lucia, in 2013.

In 2015 November, he made his mark as a producer with the release of his film Rocket under the banner Sathish Picture House.