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