Shanthanu Bhagyaraj

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.