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