Santhana Bharathi
Santhana Bharathi is an Indian film actor and director, who started his film career in 1975. He worked as assistant director with director C. V. Sridhar and later directed his first film Panneer Pushpangal in 1981. His other directorial successes include Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987), Guna (1991) and Mahanadhi (1994). The Mahanadi film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Apart from directing, he had also acted in various films and TV serials. He has acted in around 25 films and television serials so far. [1][2][3]
Santhana Bharathi | |
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 Santhana Bharathi at Sathuranga Vettai Audio Launch | |
| Born | Rajakkapatti, Dindigul district |
| Occupation | Director, Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Children | Sanjay Bharathi Sathyajith |
| Parent(s) | M. R. Santhanam |
Career
Santhana Bharathi is the son of Producer Actor M. R. Santhanam, while his brother R. S. Shivaji, is also an actor. Santhana Bharathi started his film career as a director and then switched to acting. He is now a full-time actor. Both as director and actor he made a mark for himself.
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | |
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | Cameo appearance |
| 1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Father |
| En Jeevan Paduthu | ||
| 1989 | Karagattakaran | Chinraasu |
| 1990 | Aarathi Edungadi | |
| Ethir Kaatru | Minister Azhagesan | |
| Velai_Kidaichuduchu | Speaker | |
| 1991 | Onnum Theriyatha Papa | |
| Thambikku Oru Pattu | Ponnusaamy | |
| Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Michael's foster father | |
| 1994 | Nammavar | Sakthivel |
| Magalir Mattum | Father of the groom | |
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | Guest appearance |
| Seethanam | ||
| 1996 | Love Birds | |
| Amman Kovil Vaasalile | Guest appearance | |
| Tamizh Selvan | ||
| 1997 | Vivasaayi Magan | |
| 1998 | Velai | |
| Veera Thalattu | ||
| Poonthottam | Suresh's father | |
| Guru Paarvai | Priya's father | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | |
| Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | ||
| Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | Chandini's father | |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | RK Ram |
| Budget Padmanabhan | ||
| Vaanavil | ||
| Penngal | ||
| 2001 | Friends | Sethupathi |
| Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Doctor | |
| Dosth | Judge | |
| Samudhiram | Lakshmi's father | |
| Kadal Pookkal | ||
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | |
| Panchatanthiram | ||
| King | Dr. Cheenu | |
| Villain | Father Karunakaran | |
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Padayatchi's assistant |
| Nala Damayanthi | Flight Passenger | |
| Winner | Neelaveni's uncle | |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Gangadharan |
| 2005 | Aayudham | |
| Sukran | Judge | |
| Mumbai Xpress | Chettiar | |
| Mumbai Xpress (Hindi) | Cameo appearance | |
| Amudhey | Nancy's father | |
| Kaatrulla Varai | ||
| Anbe Aaruyire | College Chairman | |
| 2006 | Aathi | Pottabhi |
| Jerry | Jerry's father | |
| Aran | Sandhya's father | |
| Varalaru | Gayathri's servant | |
| Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai | Politician | |
| 2007 | Puli Varudhu | Shenbagam's father |
| 2008 | Thotta | |
| Dasavathaaram | Ragavendra's brother-in-law | |
| Kuselan | Kuppusamy's assistant | |
| Satyam | ||
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | |
| Rajadhi Raja | ||
| Maasilamani | Councillor | |
| Madurai Sambavam | Caroline's father | |
| Unnaipol Oruvan | Karamchand Lala | |
| 2010 | Porkkalam | Sadha |
| Ochayee | Aandi Thevar | |
| Virudhagiri | Police commissioner | |
| 2011 | Siruthai | Home Minister |
| Ponnar Shankar | ||
| Eththan | Selvi's father | |
| Marudhavelu | Judge | |
| 2012 | Maasi | |
| Kadhal Pisase | Businessman | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Home Minister |
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal | ||
| All in All Azhagu Raja | Khader Bhai | |
| Jannal Oram | Senior Bus Repair Mechanic | |
| 2014 | Vallinam | Puzhaldasan |
| Tenaliraman | Ex Chettiar/Man | |
| Aranmanai | Chairman | |
| Poojai | Annathandavam's lawyer | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Thalaivar |
| Sandamarutham | Magistrate | |
| Eli | Jail Warden Ezhumalai | |
| Kathirvel Kakka | ||
| Thoongaa Vanam | Thandapani | |
| 2016 | Thozha | Police officer |
| Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Pavithra's grandfather | |
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Church Priest | |
| Chennai 600028 II | Chellaiya | |
| 2017 | Shivalinga | Abdullah |
| 7 Naatkal | Chief Minister | |
| Yaanum Theeyavan | Sethuramalingam | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh's foster father |
| Diya | Chief Minister | |
| Tamizh Padam 2 | Nakul | |
| 2019 | Goko Mako | Yamagundan |
| LKG | Politician | |
| Ayogya | Home Minister | |
| Gorilla | Ramaiya | |
| Thavam | ||
| RK Nagar | Chairman Sundaramoorthy | |
| 2020 | Dagaalty | Malli's father |
| Indha Nilai Maarum |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | YouTube Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - | Pondati | Mamanaar | Roadside Romeos |
| 2021 | Kuruthi Kalam | MX Player |
As director
References
- "Santhana Bharathi". Film Database. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2009.
- "An Interview with Director Santhana Bharathi". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- S.R. Ashok Kumar (16 November 2006). "This character artist's first love is direction". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
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