Santhanam
Biography
Santhanam is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian.
Beginning his career as a comedian on television shows, he rose to fame through his performances in Vijay TV's Lollu Sabha enacting the lead role in spoofs of Tamil films. He was subsequently given a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature in a supporting role in Manmadhan (2004) and then was signed on to appear in a host of films, notably winning good reviews for his work in Sachien (2005) and Polladhavan (2007).
His consistently well-received performances and box office appeal in the early 2010s prompted the film industry to dub him as the "Comedy Superstar". In 2012, he began a film production company named Handmade Films and produced his first film, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013), which went on to become a commercially successful venture. Meanwhile in 2014, he starred in the leading role again in the action comedy Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014), winning critical and commercial acclaim. In Dec 2015 Forbes India Magazine listed Santhanam in 2015 Celebrity 100, at the 52nd position and at 17 by Money Rank (earnings)
Acting (119 movies)
Kuselan
2008
Sabhaapathy
2021
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
2010
Velayudham
2011
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Sachein
2005
Siva Manasula Sakthi
2009
Singam Puli
2011
Siruthai
2011
Thillalangadi
2010
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
2006
Santosh Subramaniam
2008
Idhaya Thirudan
2006
Deiva Thirumagal
2011
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
2024
Kanden Kadhalai
2009
Vaanam
2011
Yuvan Yuvathi
2011
Saguni
2012
Vallavan
2006
Silambattam
2008
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
2006
Kireedam
2007
Boss Engira Baskaran
2010
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
Vandhaan Vendraan
2011
Rendu
2006
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008
Agent Kannayiram
2022
Mandhira Punnagai
2010
Chikku Bukku
2010
Thoranai
2009
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
2005
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
2012
Viyabari
2007
Maanja Velu
2010
Thaandavam
2012
Jayam Kondaan
2008
Vamanan
2009
February 14
2005
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008
Maasilamani
2009
Modhi Vilayadu
2009
Vellore Maavattam
2011
Mirattal
2012
DD Returns
2023
Alex Pandian
2013
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
2012
Leelai
2012
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
2012
Kalakalappu
2012
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
2013
Enthiran
2010
Settai
2013
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
2013
Singam 2
2013
Thalaivaa
2013
Kick
2023
Gulu Gulu
2022
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
2013
Pattathu Yaanai
2013
Thillu Mullu
2013
Kandhakottai
2009
Ya Yaa
2013
All in All Azhagu Raja
2013
Raja Rani
2013
Inga Enna Solluthu
2014
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Endrendrum Punnagai
2013
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
2014
Veeram
2014
Bramman
2014
Ayyanar
2010
Kandaen
2011
Vaalu
2015
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
2014
Uyir
2006
Kadhal Azhivathillai
2002
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
2016
Thalaivan
2014
Salalah Mobiles
2014
80's Buildup
2023
Podaa Podi
2012
Billa
2007
Vinayakudu
2008
Aranmanai
2014
Vaaliba Raja
2016
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
Nambiyaar
2016
Lingaa
2014
I
2015
Aambala
2015
Nannbenda
2015
Vaitheeswaran
2008
Kaalai
2008
Veerappu
2007
Inimey Ippadithan
2015
Osthe
2011
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | 2013 | Producer |
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | 2014 | Producer |
| Inimey Ippadithan | 2015 | Producer |
| Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | 2019 | Producer |