Santhana Bharathi is an Indian film director and actor who has primarily worked in Tamil cinema.
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Santhana Bharathi | |
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![]() Santhana Bharathi in 2014 | |
Born | (1954-03-15) 15 March 1954 (age 68)[citation needed] Rajakkapatti, Dindigul district |
Occupation | Film director, actor |
Years active | 1975–present |
Children | Sanjay Bharathi, Sathyajith |
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Family | R. S. Shivaji (brother) |
Santhana Bharathi originally wanted to be a director but didn't get the right opportunity, even after working for a well known director like C. V. Sridhar. At the time, he had been looking for offers with his friend P. Vasu. Finally, they got a movie called Panneer Pushpangal in the year 1981. It was a success. Santhana Bharathi, along with his friend Vasu started directing many other movies under the name “Bharathi Vasu”. Santhana Bharathi started directing films of his own, after doing five films together with his friend Vasu, who also went on to become a popular director on his own. Santhana Bharathi's films such as Guna, Chinna Mapillai, Mahanadhi gained high appreciation. He often hired his friends Kamal Haasan and Crazy Mohan in his works. He has directed several films such as Guna (1991) and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, Mahanadhi (1994).[1][2][3][4]
Bharathi's father M. R. Santhanam was an actor and producer, one of the earliest members of the Nadigar Sangam. His brother R. S. Shivaji is also an actor. Bharathi's son Sanjay Bharathi is also a director.[5][6]
Year | Title | Role |
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1978 | Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | |
1981 | Raja Paarvai | Cameo appearance |
1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Father |
En Jeevan Paduthu | ||
1989 | Karagattakaran | Chinnarasu |
1990 | Aarathi Edungadi | |
Ethir Kaatru | Minister Azhagesan | |
Velai Kidaichuduchu | Speaker | |
1991 | Onnum Theriyatha Papa | Jana |
Thambikku Oru Pattu | Ponnusaamy | |
Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Michael's foster father | |
1992 | Ele, My Friend (English) | Kallar Village Chief |
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 | |
Amudhey | Nancy's father | |
Kaatrullavarai | Peethambharan | |
White Rainbow (Hindi) | Priest | |
Anbe Aaruyire | College Chairman | |
2006 | Aathi | Pottabhi |
Jerry | Jerry's father | |
Aran | Sandhya's father | |
Varalaru | Gayathri's servant | |
Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai | Politician | |
2007 | Nam Naadu | Political member |
Puli Varudhu | Shenbagam's father | |
2008 | Thotta | |
Dasavathaaram | Ragavendra's brother-in-law | |
Kuselan | Kuppusamy's assistant | |
Satyam | ||
2009 | Padikkadavan | |
Rajadhi Raja | ||
Ragavan | ||
Maasilamani | Councillor | |
Madurai Sambavam | Caroline's father | |
Unnaipol Oruvan | Karamchand Lala | |
2010 | Porkkalam | Sadha |
Kattradhu Kalavu | Vaikavardhan | |
Ochayee | Aandi Thevar | |
Virudhagiri | Police commissioner | |
2011 | Siruthai | Home Minister |
Ponnar Shankar | ||
Eththan | Selvi's father | |
Marudhavelu | Judge | |
2012 | Maasi | Maasilamani's Corrupt Senior Officer |
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 | ||
2021 | Operation JuJuPi | Politician |
Plan Panni Pannanum | Karikalan | |
2022 | Vikram | Agent Uppiliappan |
Year | Title | Role | Platform |
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2019 - | Pondati | Mamanaar | Roadside Romeos |
2021 | Kuruthi Kalam | Paneerselvam | MX Player |
2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Kodandaraman | Amazon Prime Video |
Year | Film | Cast | Language | Writer | Notes |
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1981 | Panneer Pushpangal | Suresh, Shanthi Krishna | Tamil | K. Rajeswar | Co-directed with P. Vasu |
1981 | Madhu Malar | Pratap K. Pothen, Suhasini | Tamil | Co-directed with P. Vasu | |
1983 | Mella Pesungal | Vasanth, Bhanupriya | Tamil | M.S.Madhu | Co-directed with P. Vasu |
1984 | Sahasame Jeevitham | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Viji | Telugu | Co-directed with P. Vasu | |
1985 | Needhiyin Nizhal | Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu | Tamil | V. C. Guhanathan | Co-directed with P. Vasu |
1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | Sathyaraj, Geetha | Tamil | T. Damodaran | remake of Aavanazhi |
1988 | En Thamizh En Makkal | Sivaji Ganesan | Tamil | ||
Poovizhi Raja | Prabhu, Shantipriya | Tamil | |||
1990 | Kavalukku Kettikaran | Prabhu, Nirosha | Tamil | Karunanidhi | |
1991 | Guna | Kamal Haasan, Roshini | Tamil | Sab John, Kamal Haasan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film |
1993 | Chinna Mapillai | Prabhu, Sukanya, Sivaranjani | Tamil | P. Kalaimani | |
1994 | Mahanadhi | Kamal Haasan, Sukanya | Tamil | Kamal Haasan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil |
Vietnam Colony | Prabhu, Vineetha | Tamil | Siddique-Lal | remake of Malayalam film of same name | |
1995 | Engirundho Vandhan | Sathyaraj, Roja | Tamil | Priyadarshan | remake of Malayalam film Chithram |