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Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is a television actor, born on August 24, 1985 in Chennai, Chennai district, India. Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is 40 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Loyola College. Recorded honors include Filmfare Awards South.
My Take
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj carries a heavy inheritance, the son of two established Tamil cinema figures, and I am always curious how second-generation actors handle that weight. What impresses me is that he did not simply coast on the family name. He studied at Loyola College, debuted as a child artist, then earned a lead role and even branched into Malayalam films and television. A Filmfare South nod suggests the industry took him seriously on merit. I tend to root for performers who broaden their range rather than play it safe, and Shanthanu's willingness to diversify makes me want to watch where he goes next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shanthanu Bhagyaraj
- Name (Japanese)
- シャンタヌ
- Reading
- しゃんたぬ
- Born
- August 24, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Loyola College
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanthanu%20Bhagyaraj
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7489055
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shanthanu Bhagyaraj born?
Born August 24, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Shanthanu Bhagyaraj from?
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Shanthanu Bhagyaraj do?
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj works as actor, television actor.
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