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