Santhanam
Acting
🎂 1980-01-21
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)
Cast credits(132)
Sathish
2007
Ravi's friend
2007
Vivek
2009
Nasa
2016
Bobby
2004
Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
2025
Siva
2010
Madhi
2023
Saamaa
2008
2008
Mahesh
2012
Pichai Muniyandi
2014
Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
2013
Parris Jayaraj
2021
Mani
2021
Krishna
2007
Pazhani
2009
Nambiar
2016
Simbhu's Friend
2002
Nallathambi
2010
Santhanam
2005
'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
2008
Tyre
2015
Nokia/Sathish
2013
Sabhaapathy
2021
Rajasimmha
2020
2007
Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
2016
Bujji Babu
2011
Speed
2011
Kalyanasundaram
2025
Devaraj
2010
2011
Chandru
2009
Logu
2013
Santa
2017
Chandru
2012
Guru's friend
2007
2022
Delhi
2011
Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
2013
Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
2013
Srinivasan
2008
David
2005
Personal Assistant
2007
Selvam
2011
Kumar
2016
Kaalayan
2013
Vinod
2011
Manickam
2010
Gym Babu
2015
Seenu
2011
Appadhurai Rajini
2012
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
2024
Baby
2013
Arivu
2006
Sussa
2013
Vettupuli
2012
Santhosh
2023
Bhavani
2008
Balasubramaniam
2007
2009
Lingam's friend
2010
Rajasekhar
2015
Senthil
2010
Sathyan
2012
Mokkai Rasu
2009
Lingaa's Friend
2014
Kaatu Poochi
2011
Comedian
2006
Raja
2016
Mahesh
2006
Rajkiran (Sehwag)
2013
Sakthi
2014
Vicky
2012
Vasu
2015
Guru
2020
Mukundan
2011
Saravanan
2019
Alagarsami
2014
2008
Ezhumugam
2014
Parthasarathy
2012
American mappilai
2013
Viji
2019
Raasu
2008
Cameo
2017
Thiyagu
2012
Vellaichamy
2009
Special Appearance
2012
2017
2008
2016
Sannasi
2007
Kumar
2010
Sathish
2007
2007
2025
Sarathy
2013
Mayilvaganam
2014
Vetrivel
2024
Kalyanam/Kalianan
2013
Sivakozhundhu
2015
Krishna
2010
Agent Kannayiram
2022
Narayanan
2013
Kannan
2014
Kumaravelu
2011
Paalswamy
2014
Seenu
2006
Seenu
2015
2010
Bala
2006
Dr.Butty Paul
2010
Gopal
2013
2009
2005
2014
Prabha's Friend
2010
Kathir
2023
Sakkarai
2011
2008
Chari
2012
2008
2016
2009
2011
2012
2006