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