Bharath Srinivasan, known professionally as Bharath, is an Indian film actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has also appeared in a smaller number of Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu films. Bharath entered the film industry in the early 2000s and established himself through a series of well-received performances in Tamil cinema during the mid-2000s.
| Full name | Bharath Srinivasan |
|---|---|
| Known as | Bharath |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Primary industry | Tamil cinema |
| Other industries | Malayalam, Hindi and Telugu cinema |
| Debut film | Boys (2003) |
| Debut director | S. Shankar |
| Malayalam debut | 4 the People (2004) |
Bharath began his career as an actor with the Tamil film Boys (2003), directed by S. Shankar. The film served as his entry into mainstream Tamil cinema. The following year, he expanded his work into Malayalam cinema with 4 the People (2004).
In 2004, Bharath played an antagonist in Chellamae. Later the same year, he received his first lead role in the Tamil film Kaadhal, which is regarded as his breakthrough.
Bharath went on to appear in a number of notable Tamil films, including:
Bharath is recognised as a versatile performer in Tamil cinema, having taken on protagonist, antagonist and ensemble roles across genres ranging from romance and drama to action. His work in Kaadhal, Veyil and Pattiyal in particular contributed to his reputation among the actors who emerged in Tamil cinema during the mid-2000s.