Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj
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Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj is a Tamil
film actor. He is the son of actor and director K. Bhagyaraj. He debuted as a lead actor in the film Sakkarakatti
in 2008.
's debut, Parijatham
. He then made his acting debut in Sakkarakatti
, produced by S. Thanu and directed by Kala Prabhu which ran average at the box office, the song Taxi Taxi composed by A. R. Rahman
was a chartbuster. His performance received mixed reviews, Behindwoods cited : "Shanthanu has to play a thinly sketched hero, but he puts energy and charm into everything he does. He is more than promising- he’s star material, and he’ll survive this wreck", while Sify said: "Shantanoo has that star quality to him which is so rare to find these days. But he is wasted in a role in which he just romance his heroines and dances", Nowrunning said: "Shanthanoo is fairly convincing as a cool college dude who metro audiences would love. He has not much to do beyond hanging out with his friends and cuddling the two heroines. Though the young hero seems bubbly, Prabhu is not able to tap his potential". His next venture is Angel John
, his debut film in malayalam in which shared screen space with Mohanlal
, In this film he played a youth who fedup of life tries to commit suicide but god saves and helps him. The film did average business. His next film was Siddu +2 which was directed by his father. The film didn't do well at the box-office, his performance is somewhat well-received. In 2011, his next release was Kanden which managed to do well, he had another release in 2011, Aayiram Vilakku
in which he played a ordinary boy by shedding his chocolate boy image. Currently, he is doing Amali Thumali
with Nakul and Telugu film Love in Hyderabad
which is a remake of his own Tamil film Siddu +2.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
film actor. He is the son of actor and director K. Bhagyaraj. He debuted as a lead actor in the film Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti is a 2008 Tamil romance film directed by Kalaprabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. The film featured debutant Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, son of veteran actor K. Bhagyaraj, in the lead role while Ishita Sharma and Vedhika also played significant roles. It also featured a...
in 2008.
Career
He has acted as a child artist in his father's film Vettiya Madichu Kattu. He was also an assistant director in his sister, Saranya BhagyarajSaranya Bhagyaraj
Saranya Bhagyaraj is an Indian film actress who appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films. She is the daughter of actor K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Jayaram and is best known for her role in Parijatham. Her brother is notable actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj-Filmography:...
's debut, Parijatham
Parijatham
Parijatham is a Tamil film directed by Bhagyaraj. The film stars Prithviraj and Saranya Bhagyaraj. It relates the story of a man trying to discover the identity of the lady his deceased mother, Seetha, had wanted him to get to know and marry.-Plot:...
. He then made his acting debut in Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti is a 2008 Tamil romance film directed by Kalaprabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. The film featured debutant Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, son of veteran actor K. Bhagyaraj, in the lead role while Ishita Sharma and Vedhika also played significant roles. It also featured a...
, produced by S. Thanu and directed by Kala Prabhu which ran average at the box office, the song Taxi Taxi composed by A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
was a chartbuster. His performance received mixed reviews, Behindwoods cited : "Shanthanu has to play a thinly sketched hero, but he puts energy and charm into everything he does. He is more than promising- he’s star material, and he’ll survive this wreck", while Sify said: "Shantanoo has that star quality to him which is so rare to find these days. But he is wasted in a role in which he just romance his heroines and dances", Nowrunning said: "Shanthanoo is fairly convincing as a cool college dude who metro audiences would love. He has not much to do beyond hanging out with his friends and cuddling the two heroines. Though the young hero seems bubbly, Prabhu is not able to tap his potential". His next venture is Angel John
Angel John
Angel John is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Jayasurya and starring Mohanlal and Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, who is making his debut in Malayalam. The cast also includes Vijayaraghavan, Lalu Alex, Jagathy Sreekumar, Salim Kumar, Ambika and Nithya Menon...
, his debut film in malayalam in which shared screen space with Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
, In this film he played a youth who fedup of life tries to commit suicide but god saves and helps him. The film did average business. His next film was Siddu +2 which was directed by his father. The film didn't do well at the box-office, his performance is somewhat well-received. In 2011, his next release was Kanden which managed to do well, he had another release in 2011, Aayiram Vilakku
Aayiram Vilakku
Aayiram Vilakku is a 2011 Indian Tamil action film directed by S.P.Hosimin, in his second venture, starring Sathyaraj and Shanthnoo in the lead roles, whilst, Sana Khan and Suman play pivotal roles. The film, produced by HMI Pictures and scored by Srikanth Deva, was released on 23 September, 2011...
in which he played a ordinary boy by shedding his chocolate boy image. Currently, he is doing Amali Thumali
Amali Thumali
Amali Thumali is an upcoming Tamil comedy film directed by K. S. Adhiyaman and produced by Jeevagan. The film features Nakul and Shanthnu in the lead roles, while Swati Reddy plays a pivotal role. The film has been described as a tale about two college students who are academically poor and it is...
with Nakul and Telugu film Love in Hyderabad
Love in Hyderabad
Love in Hyderabad is an upcoming Telugu language film starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Aindrita Ray in the lead roles. It is a remake of his 2010 Tamil film, Siddu +2 which met with an unfavorable response at the box office. The film was earlier titled as Sare Nee Ishtam....
which is a remake of his own Tamil film Siddu +2.
Personal life
Shanthnu has earned a Bachelors degree in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai.Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Vettiya Madichu Kattu | Sonu | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
Child artiste |
| 2008 | Sakkarakatti Sakkarakatti Sakkarakatti is a 2008 Tamil romance film directed by Kalaprabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. The film featured debutant Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, son of veteran actor K. Bhagyaraj, in the lead role while Ishita Sharma and Vedhika also played significant roles. It also featured a... |
Yuvraj | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best South Male Debut Winner, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor The Vijay for Best Début Actor is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:*2007 Karthi - Paruthiveeran... Winner, ITFA Best New Actor Award ITFA Best New Actor Award The ITFA Best New Actor Award is given by the state government as part of its annual International Tamil Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... |
| 2009 | Angel John Angel John Angel John is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Jayasurya and starring Mohanlal and Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, who is making his debut in Malayalam. The cast also includes Vijayaraghavan, Lalu Alex, Jagathy Sreekumar, Salim Kumar, Ambika and Nithya Menon... |
Maradona | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Siddu +2 | Siddu | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Kandaen Kandaen Film score and soundtrack of Kanden are composed by noted evangelical composer, Vijay Ebenezer, who made his debut into film music with the project. The audio rights of Kanden, were bought by Gautham Menon after Singer Krish and Vijay had given a copy to Menon following the recommendation of... |
Vasanth | Tamil | |
| Aayiram Vilakku Aayiram Vilakku Aayiram Vilakku is a 2011 Indian Tamil action film directed by S.P.Hosimin, in his second venture, starring Sathyaraj and Shanthnoo in the lead roles, whilst, Sana Khan and Suman play pivotal roles. The film, produced by HMI Pictures and scored by Srikanth Deva, was released on 23 September, 2011... |
Gopal | Tamil | ||
| Love in Hyderabad Love in Hyderabad Love in Hyderabad is an upcoming Telugu language film starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Aindrita Ray in the lead roles. It is a remake of his 2010 Tamil film, Siddu +2 which met with an unfavorable response at the box office. The film was earlier titled as Sare Nee Ishtam.... |
Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
Post-production | ||
| Amali Thumali Amali Thumali Amali Thumali is an upcoming Tamil comedy film directed by K. S. Adhiyaman and produced by Jeevagan. The film features Nakul and Shanthnu in the lead roles, while Swati Reddy plays a pivotal role. The film has been described as a tale about two college students who are academically poor and it is... |
Tamil | Filming |