Shanthanu Bhagyaraj
Biography
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is an Indian male film actor born on August 24, 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He works predominantly in Tamil language cinema. He is the son of actors K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj. Shanthanu first appeared on screen as a child artist in his father’s film Vettiya Madichu Kattu, released in 1998. He later debuted as a lead actor with the romantic comedy Sakkarakatti in 2008. The Movie Database lists him with 25 known acting credits and records alternative spellings of his name, including Shanthanoo Bhagyara. His professional focus remains acting within the Indian film industry.
Career overview
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, born on August 24, 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in Tamil language cinema. He is the son of noted actors K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj, and his early exposure to the industry began with a child role in his father's film Vettiya Madichu Kattu, released in 1998. This appearance marked his first credited performance on screen.
After a decade of development, Shanthanu made his debut as a lead actor with the romantic comedy Sakkarakatti in 2008. The film introduced him to a broader audience and established his position as a principal performer in Tamil cinema. Since then, his filmography has expanded to include a total of twenty‑five credited acting roles, reflecting a steady presence in the industry.
In professional listings, he is also known by the alternate spelling Shanthanoo Bhagyara. His career, rooted in a family legacy of acting, continues to be defined by his contributions to Tamil language films, where he remains an active and recognized male actor. The database records twenty‑five acting credits to date so far.
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- Balti (2025) as Kumar 'Dash'
- Blue Star (2024) as Rajesh
- MY3 (2023) as Eliyas Ahamed
- Story of Things (2023) as Britto
- Raavana Kottam (2023) as Senguttuvan
- Master (2021) as Bhargav
- Kasada Thapara (2021) as Isaac (segment "Sadhiyaadal")
- Murungakkai Chips (2021)
- Paava Kadhaigal (2020) as Saravanan
- Vaanam Kottatum (2020) as Ramanathan
- Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017) as Kevin
- Mupparimanam (2017) as Kathir
- Vaaimai (2016) as Sidharthan
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) as Guest Appearance
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) Playback Singer
- Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) as Self
- Ammavin Kaipesi (2012) as Annamalai
- Kandaen (2011) as Vasanth
- Aayiram Vilakku (2011) as Gopal
- Siddhu +2 1st Attempt (2010) as Siddharth (Siddhu)
- Angel John (2009) as Maradonna Joseph
- Sakkarakatti (2008) as Yuvaraj
- Vaettiya Madichu Kattu (1998)
- Magenta
- Amali Thumali