Thangar Bachan (born 1961) is an Indian film director and actor, cinematographer and novelist.

[1] Thankar Bachan was born in Pathirakottai, a village near Panruti, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.

[2] [citation needed] Bachan started his career as a cinematographer in debut film Malai Charal.

His novels include Onbathu Roobai Nottu and Ammavin Kai Pesi.

[3] He was the Pattali Makkal Katchi candidate for Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Indian general election.