Portrait of Santhana Bharathi

Acting

Santhana Bharathi

Career

Active from 1981 to 2022, with up to 2 main titles a year.

Average score
GoodWatch score66/100
Highest rated
Poster for Anbe Sivam
Anbe Sivam
GoodWatch score85/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 37 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.6 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.6 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.3 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Santhana Bharathi Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Uncanny
    1.6, average 2.5
  • Historical
    1.6, average 2.6
  • Biographical
    0.2, average 1.0
  • Absurdist Humor
    1.3, average 2.0

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Social Commentary 3
  • Tamil Cinema 3
  • Family Drama 3
  • Crime Thriller 2
  • Intrigue 2
  • Moral Ambiguity 2
  • Stylish Cinematography 2
  • Indian Cinema 2
  • Action-Packed 2
  • Gritty Realism 2
  • Tense Narrative 2
  • Musical Score 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

72
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

8 titles ยท average score 64
Madharaasi
Madharaasi (2025)
GoodWatch score 70

as Raghu's Grandfather

Aaromaley
Aaromaley (2025)
GoodWatch score 69

as Xavier

Gangers
Gangers (2025)
GoodWatch score 58

as Aagasalingam

Thalaimai Seyalagam
Thalaimai Seyalagam (2024)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show ยท as Selvapuviyarasan Madhusoodhanan

Vikram
Vikram (2022)
GoodWatch score 70

as Uppiliappan

Suzhal - The Vortex
Suzhal - The Vortex (2022)
GoodWatch score 75

TV show ยท as Kothandaraman

Kuruthi Kalam
Kuruthi Kalam (2021)

TV show ยท as Panneerselvam

Dagaalty
Dagaalty (2020)
GoodWatch score 37

as Malli's Father

2010s

15 titles ยท average score 55
R. K. Nagar
R. K. Nagar (2019)

as Sundaramoorthy

Tamizh Padam 2
Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
GoodWatch score 63

as Nakul

Yaanum Theeyavan
Yaanum Theeyavan (2017)

as Sethuramalingam

Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)

as Pavithra's grandfather

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings (2016)
GoodWatch score 63

as Chellaiya

Tenaliraman
Tenaliraman (2014)
GoodWatch score 53

as Ex Chettiar / Man carrying bags of rice on cart

Aranmanai
Aranmanai (2014)
GoodWatch score 53

as Chairman Paramasivam

Vallinam
Vallinam (2014)
GoodWatch score 67

as Puzhaldasan

All in All Azhagu Raja
All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
GoodWatch score 33

as Khader Bhai

Jannal Oram
Jannal Oram (2013)

as Senior Bus Repair Mechanic

Siruthai
Siruthai (2011)
GoodWatch score 56

as Minister

Kattradhu Kalavu
Kattradhu Kalavu (2010)

as Vaikavardhan

2000s

26 titles ยท average score 65
Madurai Sambavam
Madurai Sambavam (2009)

as Caroline's father

Unnaipol Oruvan
Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
GoodWatch score 75

as Karamchand Lala

Dasavatharam
Dasavatharam (2008)
GoodWatch score 66

as J. Ragavendra's brother-in-law

Pattiyal
Pattiyal (2006)
GoodWatch score 72

as Nachimuthu

Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
GoodWatch score 64

as Jackie

Mumbai Xpress
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
GoodWatch score 50

as Chettiar

Vasool Raja MBBS
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
GoodWatch score 74

as Gangadharan

Anbe Sivam
Anbe Sivam (2003)
GoodWatch score 85

as Kandasamy Padayachi's Assistant

Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
GoodWatch score 69

as Flight Passenger

King
King (2002)
GoodWatch score 57

as Dr. Cheenu

Panchatanthiram
Panchatanthiram (2002)
GoodWatch score 81

as Tenant

Hey Ram
Hey Ram (2000)
GoodWatch score 76

Assistant Director

1990s

12 titles ยท average score 75
Amman Kovil Vaasalile
Amman Kovil Vaasalile (1996)

as cameo

Mr. Madras
Mr. Madras (1995)

as Police inspector

Engirundho Vandhan
Engirundho Vandhan (1995)

Screenplay, Director

Mahanadhi
Mahanadhi (1994)
GoodWatch score 80

Director

Vietnam Colony
Vietnam Colony (1994)

Screenplay, Director

Nammavar
Nammavar (1994)
GoodWatch score 77

as Sakthivel

Chinna Mappillai
Chinna Mappillai (1993)

Screenplay, Director

Gunaa
Gunaa (1991)
GoodWatch score 77

Director

Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
GoodWatch score 78

as Michael's foster father

Panakkaran
Panakkaran (1990)
GoodWatch score 62

as Samiyar

Aarathi Edungadi
Aarathi Edungadi (1990)

as Natarajan

Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran
Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran (1990)

Director

1980s

11 titles ยท average score 70
Karagattakaran
Karagattakaran (1989)
GoodWatch score 70

as Chinnarasu

En Thamizh En Makkal
En Thamizh En Makkal (1988)

Director

En Uyir Kannamma
En Uyir Kannamma (1988)

as Velayudham

Poovizhi Raja
Poovizhi Raja (1988)

Director

Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)

Director, Screenplay

Vikram
Vikram (1986)
GoodWatch score 67

as ThankaRaj

Needhiyin Nizhal
Needhiyin Nizhal (1985)

Director, Screenplay

Sahasame Jeevitham
Sahasame Jeevitham (1984)

Director, Writer

Mella Pesungal
Mella Pesungal (1983)

Director

Raja Paarvai
Raja Paarvai (1981)
GoodWatch score 74

Writer

Panneer Pushpangal
Panneer Pushpangal (1981)

Director, Screenplay