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