Santhana Bharathi is a renowned Indian actor and film director in the Tamil film industry. Known for his versatile performances and distinctive directorial style, he began his career in the 1980s as a... Read more
Santhana Bharathi is a renowned Indian actor and film director in the Tamil film industry. Known for his versatile performances and distinctive directorial style, he began his career in the 1980s as an assistant director and later made his mark with films like Gunaa (1991) and Mahanadhi (1994). Born in Rajakkapatti, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Santhana Bharathi hails from a family with a strong film background, including his father M. R. Santhanam and brother R. S. Shivaji, both actors. Over the years, he has established himself as a respected figure in Tamil cinema, contributing significantly as both a director and supporting actor. Show less
Santhana Bharathi is a Tamil actor and director known for his work in films like Gunaa and Mahanadhi, as well as supporting roles in many Tamil movies.
He directed critically acclaimed films such as Gunaa (1991), Mahanadhi (1994), and Chinna Mapillai (1993).
Yes, he has appeared in supporting roles in popular films including Varalaru, Dasavatharam, and Arunachalam.
He comes from a film family. His father M. R. Santhanam and brother R. S. Shivaji were both actors, and his son Sanjay Bharathi is a director.
Yes, he acted in several Tamil television serials, including Sakthi, Lakshmi, and Ponnunjal.