Santhanam
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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)
Known for
Credits
Silambattam (2008)
as Saamaa
Jailer 2 (2026)
Actor
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)
as Comedian
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
as Guru's friend
Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)
as Ravi's friend
Pattathu Yaanai (2013)
as Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012)
as Mahesh
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal (2017)
as Cameo
Thaandavam (2012)
as Sathyan
Malai Malai (2009)
Actor
Siruthai (2011)
as Kaatu Poochi
Aattanayagann (2010)
as Lingam's friend
Moscowin Kavery (2010)
as Devaraj
Server Sundaram (—)
Actor
Kannum Kannum (2008)
Actor
Leelai (2012)
as Vicky
Vaalu (2015)
as Tyre
Nambiyaar (2016)
as Nambiar
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007)
as Sannasi
Podaa Podi (2012)
as Special Appearance
Salalah Mobiles (2014)
as Alagar Swami
Idhu Namma Aalu (2016)
as Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
Endrendrum Punnagai (2013)
as Baby
Rendu (2006)
as Seenu
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
Actor
Kaalai (2008)
as Jeeva Friend
Biskoth (2020)
as Rajasimmha
Enthiran (2010)
as Siva
Ishtam (2012)
as Thiyagu
Mandhira Punnagai (2010)
as Senthil
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum (2016)
as Nasa
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008)
as Raasu
Modhi Vilayadu (2009)
Actor
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (2015)
as Vasu
Santa 20 (—)
Actor
Machakaaran (2007)
Actor
Thalaivan (2014)
as Kannan
February 14 (2005)
Actor
Veerappu (2007)
Actor
Agent Kannayiram (2022)
as Agent Kannayiram
Love Bite (—)
Actor
Kanden Kadhalai (2009)
as Mokkai Rasu
STR51 (—)
Actor
Vellore Maavattam (2011)
as Kumaravelu
I (2015)
as Gym Babu
Nannbenda (2015)
as Sivakozhundhu
Thalaivaa (2013)
as Logu
Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
as Vinod
Kadhal Pisase (2012)
Actor
Parris Jayaraj (2021)
as Parris Jeyaraj
Kandha Kottai (2009)
as Velu
Kandaen (2011)
Actor
Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)
as Simbhu's Friend
Velayudham (2011)
as Speed
Veeram (2014)
as Pichai Muniyandi
Devil's Double Next Level (2025)
as Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
as Nokia/Sathish
Singam 2 (2013)
as Sussa
Polladhavan (2007)
as Sathish
Raja Rani (2013)
as Sarathy
Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
as Kalyanasundaram
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
as Arivu
Saguni (2012)
as Appadhurai Rajini
Thillalangadi (2010)
as Dr.Butty Paul
Vaanam (2011)
as Seenu
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010)
as Kumar
A1 (2019)
as Saravanan
Billa (2007)
as Krishna
Alex Pandian (2013)
as Kaalayan
Aambala (2015)
as Rajasekhar
Sachein (2005)
as Santhanam
Maasilamani (2009)
as Pazhani
Vandhaan Vendraan (2011)
as Delhi
DD Returns (2023)
as Madhi
Kireedam (2007)
as Balasubramaniam
All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
as Kalyanam/Kalianan
Osthe (2011)
as Selvam
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Srinivasan
Dikkiloona (2021)
as Mani
Kalakalappu (2012)
as Vettupuli
Thoranai (2009)
as Vellaichamy
Kuselan (2008)
as 'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
as Vivek
Vallavan (2006)
as Bala
Boss Engira Baskaran (2010)
as Nallathambi
Aranmanai (2014)
as Paalswamy
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013)
as Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
Settai (2013)
as Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017)
as Santa
Chikku Bukku (2010)
as Krishna
Gulu Gulu (2022)
as Google
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014)
as Sakthi
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
as Vetrivel
Lingaa (2014)
as Lingaa's Friend
Guru Sishyan (2010)
as Kaalu
STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan (—)
Actor
Vaaliba Raja (2016)
as Raja
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal (2017)
Actor
Manmadhan (2004)
as Bobby
Ya Yaa (2013)
as Rajkiran (Sehwag)
Viyabari (2007)
as Personal Assistant
Maanja Velu (2010)
as Manickam
Dhilluku Dhuddu (2016)
as Kumar
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)
as Parthasarathy
Ayyanar (2010)
as Prabha's Friend
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (2024)
as Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Vamanan (2009)
as Chandru
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (2016)
Actor
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013)
as Gopal
Singam Puli (2011)
as Bujji Babu
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012)
as Chandru
Yuvan Yuvathi (2011)
as Sakkarai
Thambikottai (2011)
Actor
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005)
as David
Mirattal (2012)
as Chari
Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as American mappilai
Chinnadha Oru Padam (—)
Actor
Vinayakudu (2008)
Actor
Inimey Ippadithan (2015)
as Seenu
Jayam Kondaan (2008)
as Bhavani
80's Buildup (2023)
as Kathir
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014)
as Mayilvaganam
Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
as Mahesh
Inga Enna Solluthu (2014)
as Ezhumugam
Dagaalty (2020)
as Guru
Kick (2023)
as Santhosh
Amali Thumali (—)
Actor
Sabhaapathy (2021)
as Sabhaapathy
Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
as Narayanan
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (2019)
as Viji
Bramman (2014)
Actor
Mudhal Kanave (2007)
as Sathish
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar (2008)
as Mahesh Friend
Udhayan (2011)
as Mukundan
Kandhakottai (2009)
Actor