Santhana Bharathi

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Biography

Santhana Bharathi is an Indian film actor and director based in Chennai, India. He has directed several films such as Guna and the National Film Award winner, Mahanadhi. He acts and has played supporting roles in films such as Dasavatharam, and Varalaru.

Known For

Vikram

Uppiliappan

Anbe Sivam

Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant

Dasavatharam

J. Ragavendra's brother-in-law

Unnaipol Oruvan

Karamchand Lala

Suzhal - The Vortex

Kothandaraman

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael's foster father

Panchatanthiram

Tenant

Friends

Sethupathi

Full Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2025	Aaromaley MOVIE	Xavier
2025	Madharaasi MOVIE	Raghu's Grandfather
2025	Jenma Natchathiram MOVIE	Self
2025	Gangers MOVIE	Aagasalingam
2024	Nirangal Moondru MOVIE	Self
2024	Thalaimai Seyalagam TV	Selvapuviyarasan Madhusoodhanan
2023	Ghosty MOVIE	Self
2022	Suzhal - The Vortex TV	Kothandaraman
2022	Vikram MOVIE	Uppiliappan
2021	Plan Panni Pannanum MOVIE	Self
2021	Kuruthi Kalam TV	Panneerselvam
2020	Indha Nilai Maarum MOVIE	Self
2020	Dagaalty MOVIE	Malli's Father
2019	R. K. Nagar MOVIE	Sundaramoorthy
2019	Thavam MOVIE	Self
2019	Goko Mako MOVIE	Self
2018	Tamizh Padam 2 MOVIE	Nakul
2018	Diya MOVIE	Builder
2018	Kalakalappu 2 MOVIE	Self
2017	Yaanum Theeyavan MOVIE	Sethuramalingam
2016	Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings MOVIE	Self
2016	Vaarayo Vennilave MOVIE	Self
2016	Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum MOVIE	Pavithra's grandfather
2016	Vaaliba Raja MOVIE	Self
2015	Thoongaavanam MOVIE	Self
2015	Kathirvel Kakka MOVIE	Self
2015	Eli MOVIE	Self
2014	Sooran MOVIE	Self
2014	Tenaliraman MOVIE	Ex Chettiar/Man carrying bags of rice on cart
2014	Vallinam MOVIE	Puzhaldasan
2014	Ninaithathu Yaaro MOVIE	Special Appearance
2013	Jannal Oram MOVIE	Senior Bus Repair Mechanic
2013	All in All Azhagu Raja MOVIE	Khader Bhai
2013	Chennaiyil Oru Naal MOVIE	Manimaran
2013	Puthagam MOVIE	Self
2012	Maasi MOVIE	Self
2011	Marudhavelu MOVIE	Self
2011	Eththan MOVIE	Selvi's Father
2011	Ponnar Shankar MOVIE	Self
2011	Siruthai MOVIE	Minister
2010	Viruthagiri MOVIE	Self
2010	Kattradhu Kalavu MOVIE	Vaikavardhan
2010	Porkkalam MOVIE	Self
2009	Unnaipol Oruvan MOVIE	Karamchand Lala
2009	Eenadu MOVIE	Karamchand Lala
2009	Madurai Sambavam MOVIE	Caroline's father
2009	Maasilamani MOVIE	Self
2009	Padikathavan MOVIE	Ramalingam
2008	Nayagan MOVIE	Self
2008	Kuselan MOVIE	Kuppusamy's Assistant
2008	Dasavatharam MOVIE	J. Ragavendra's brother-in-law
2007	Machakaaran MOVIE	Shivani's Uncle
2007	Marudhamalai MOVIE	Self
2006	Varalaru MOVIE	Jeeva's Stepfather
2006	Jerry MOVIE	Self
2006	Pattiyal MOVIE	Nachimuthu
2006	Aathi MOVIE	Self
2006	Paramasivan MOVIE	Malar's father
2005	Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire MOVIE	Jackie
2005	Mumbai Xpress MOVIE	Chettiar
2005	Aayudham MOVIE	Self
2004	Vasool Raja MBBS MOVIE	Gangadharan
2003	Winner MOVIE	Neelaveni's Uncle
2003	Nala Damayanthi MOVIE	Flight Passenger
2003	Anbe Sivam MOVIE	Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant
2002	Villain MOVIE	Father Karunakaran
2002	King MOVIE	Dr. Cheenu
2002	Panchatanthiram MOVIE	Tenant
2002	Pammal K. Sambandam MOVIE	Self
2002	Alli Arjuna MOVIE	Self
2001	Kadal Pookkal MOVIE	Self
2001	Samuthiram MOVIE	Self
2001	Ullam Kollai Poguthey MOVIE	Self
2001	Friends MOVIE	Sethupathi
2000	Vaanavil MOVIE	Self
2000	Budget Padmanabhan MOVIE	Self
2000	Mugavari MOVIE	RK Ram
1999	Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham MOVIE	Self
1999	En Swasa Kaatre MOVIE	Self
1998	Velai MOVIE	Self
1996	Tamizh Selvan MOVIE	Self
1996	Love Birds MOVIE	Self
1995	Mr. Madras MOVIE	Police inspector
1994	Nammavar MOVIE	Sakthivel
1994	Magalir Mattum MOVIE	Self
1990	Edhir Katru MOVIE	Self
1990	Mounam Sammadham MOVIE	Self
1990	Michael Madana Kama Rajan MOVIE	Michael's foster father
1989	Karagattakaran MOVIE	Self
1988	Ullathil Nalla Ullam MOVIE	Self
1986	Vikram MOVIE	ThankaRaj
1981	Raja Paarvai MOVIE	Self
	Iravu MOVIE	Self

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