Santhanam
Known for: Acting
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)
Filmography
Film
Jailer 2
2026
Film
STR51
Film
Enthiran
Siva
2010
Film
Vanakkam Chennai
Narayanan
2013
Film
I
Gym Babu
2015
Film
All in All Azhagu Raja
Kalyanam/Kalianan
2013
Film
Deiva Thirumagal
Vinod
2011
Film
Thalaivaa
Logu
2013
Film
Thaandavam
Sathyan
2012
Film
Madha Gaja Raja
Kalyanasundaram
2025
Film
Silambattam
Saamaa
2008
Film
Thottal Poo Malarum
Ravi's friend
2007
Film
Siruthai
Kaatu Poochi
2011
Film
Singam 2
Sussa
2013
Film
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Guru's friend
2007
Film
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Sannasi
2007
Film
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Raasu
2008
Film
Billa
Krishna
2007
Film
Sachein
Santhanam
2005
Film
Thillalangadi
Dr.Butty Paul
2010
Film
Agent Kannayiram
Agent Kannayiram
2022
Film
Osthe
Selvam
2011
Love Bite
Film
Kaalai
Jeeva Friend
2008
Film
Idhu Namma Aalu
Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
2016
Film
Mandhira Punnagai
Senthil
2010
Film
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
Nasa
2016
Film
Lingaa
Lingaa's Friend
2014
Film
Veeram
Pichai Muniyandi
2014
Santa 20
Film
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
Arivu
2006
Film
Parris Jayaraj
Parris Jeyaraj
2021
Film
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Comedian
2006
Film
Salalah Mobiles
Alagar Swami
2014
Film
Santosh Subramaniam
Srinivasan
2008
Film
Aambala
Rajasekhar
2015
Film
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Vivek
2009
Film
Server Sundaram
Film
Vandhaan Vendraan
Delhi
2011
Film
Raja Rani
Sarathy
2013
Film
Kuselan
'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
2008
Film
Kalakalappu
Vettupuli
2012
Film
Velayudham
Speed
2011
Film
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Mahesh
2012
Film
Kick
Santhosh
2023
Film
Saguni
Appadhurai Rajini
2012
Malai Malai
2009
Film
Maanja Velu
Manickam
2010
Film
Leelai
Vicky
2012
Film
Devil's Double Next Level
Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
2025
Film
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
Vasu
2015
Film
Endrendrum Punnagai
Baby
2013
Film
Rendu
Seenu
2006
Film
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
Cameo
2017
Film
Moscowin Kavery
Devaraj
2010
Film
Nambiyaar
Nambiar
2016
Film
Viyabari
Personal Assistant
2007
Film
Singam Puli
Bujji Babu
2011
Film
Manmadhan
Bobby
2004
Film
Veerappu
2007
Film
Inimey Ippadithan
Seenu
2015
Film
Maasilamani
Pazhani
2009
Film
Vaanam
Seenu
2011
Film
Alex Pandian
Kaalayan
2013
Film
Kandaen
2011
Film
Thalaivan
Kannan
2014
Film
Vaalu
Tyre
2015
Film
Aranmanai
Paalswamy
2014
Film
Settai
Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
2013
Film
Kanden Kadhalai
Mokkai Rasu
2009
Film
Polladhavan
Sathish
2007
Film
Vellore Maavattam
Kumaravelu
2011
Film
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Santa
2017
Film
A1
Saravanan
2019
Film
80's Buildup
Kathir
2023
Film
Thillu Mullu
American mappilai
2013
Film
Podaa Podi
Special Appearance
2012
Film
Kadhal Pisase
2012
Machakaaran
2007
Film
February 14
2005
Thambikottai
2011
Film
Modhi Vilayadu
2009
Film
Pattathu Yaanai
Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
2013
Film
Biskoth
Rajasimmha
2020
Film
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Kumar
2010
Aattanayagann
Lingam's friend
2010
Film
Chikku Bukku
Krishna
2010
Film
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
Gopal
2013
Kannum Kannum
2008
Film
Vaitheeswaran
2008
Film
Dhilluku Dhuddu
Kumar
2016
Film
Nannbenda
Sivakozhundhu
2015
Film
Ya Yaa
Rajkiran (Sehwag)
2013
Film
Vallavan
Bala
2006
Film
Vaaliba Raja
Raja
2016
Film
Kireedam
Balasubramaniam
2007
Film
Mirattal
Chari
2012
Film
Dikkiloona
Mani
2021
Film
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
2024
Film
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
Nokia/Sathish
2013
Film
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
Viji
2019
Film
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Film
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
David
2005
Film
Boss Engira Baskaran
Nallathambi
2010
Film
Gulu Gulu
2022
Film
DD Returns
Madhi
2023
Film
Kandha Kottai
Velu
2009
Film
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
Mayilvaganam
2014
Mudhal Kanave
Sathish
2007
Film
Thoranai
Vellaichamy
2009
Film
Dagaalty
Guru
2020
Film
Guru Sishyan
Kaalu
2010
Film
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
2013
Amali Thumali
Film
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Parthasarathy
2012
Film
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
Vetrivel
2024
Film
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
Film
Idhaya Thirudan
Mahesh
2006
Film
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbhu's Friend
2002
Film
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
Chandru
2012
Film
Sabhaapathy
Sabhaapathy
2021
Film
Vamanan
Chandru
2009
Ishtam
Thiyagu
2012
Film
Jayam Kondaan
Bhavani
2008
Film
Inga Enna Solluthu
Ezhumugam
2014
Film
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
Sakthi
2014
Film
Ayyanar
Prabha's Friend
2010
Film
Vinayakudu
2008
Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Film
Bramman
2014
Film
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
Mahesh Friend
2008
Film
Chinnadha Oru Padam
Film
Yuvan Yuvathi
Sakkarai
2011
Film
Udhayan
Mukundan
2011
Film
STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan
Film
Kandhakottai
2009