Santhanam is an Indian actor and film producer who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian and also has appeared in films in a lead role. He began his career on television shows including Vijay TV's Lollu Sabha enacting the lead role in spoofs of Tamil films. He was subsequently given a chance by actor Silambarasan in a supporting role in Manmadhan (2004) and then was signed on to appear in films including Sachien (2005) and Polladhavan (2007). He appeared in a one-off leading role in Shankar's production Arai En 305-il Kadavul (2008) and subsequently became a staple feature as a comedian in successful Tamil films during the period, with his market popularity helping stuck films find distributors. Santhanam has also had embarked on collaborations with directors including M. Rajesh's comic trilogy of Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010) and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012).
Film
+ Year Film Role(s) Notes 2002 Pesadha Kannum Pesume Vikram's classmate Uncredited roleS Engira Santhanam. Say Yes. – Telugu Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (1 June 2011). Retrieved 4 November 2013. Kadhal Azhivathillai Aravind 2004 Manmadhan Bobby 2005 Sachien Santhanam Englishkaran College Student February 14 College Student Oru Kalluriyin Kathai David Anbe Aaruyire Jackie 2006 Idhaya Thirudan Mahesh Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum Arivu Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Rajesh Vallavan Bala Rendu Seenu 2007 Veerasamy Veera Saamy's friend Mudhal Kanave Sathish Viyabari Suryaprakash's PA Kireedam Balasubramaniam Veerappu Puli's Friend Thottal Poo Malarum Ravi's friend Azhagiya Tamil Magan Murugesan (Muruga) Machakaaran Vicky's friend Polladhavan Sathish Billa Krishna 2008 Kaalai College Student Vaitheeswaran Madan Kannum Kannum Murali 25th Film Santosh Subramaniam Srinivasan Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul Raasu Debut in a lead role Kuselan Nagercoil Nagaraj Jayamkondaan Bhavani Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar Mahesh's friend Silambattam Sama 2009 Siva Manasula Sakthi Vivek Vijay Award for Best Comedian Thoranai Vellaichamy Maasilamani Pazhani Vaamanan Chandru Modhi Vilayadu Kaduku Malai Malai Vimal Haasan Kandein Kadhalai Mokkai Raasu Kandhakottai Velu Balam Mahesh's friend 2010 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Kumar Guru Sishyan Gayathri's uncle Maanja Velu Manikkam Thillalangadi Dr. Putti Paul Moscowin Kavery Devaraj Boss Engira Bhaskaran Nallathambi Vijay Award for Best Comedian Enthiran Siva Mandhira Punnagai Senthil Chikku Bukku Vijay Ayyanaar Shiva 50th Film Aattanayagan Lingam's friend Chutti Chathan Scientist Vasu 2011 Siruthai Kaatuppoochi Vijay Award for Best Comedian Thambikottai Saisa Singam Puli Buji Babu Vaanam "Tantana Tan" Seenu Kandaen Saami Udhayan Mukundhan Deiva Thirumagal Vinod Markandeyan Yaanaimudi Yuvan Yuvathi Sakkarai Vanthaan Vendraan Delhi Vellore Maavattam Kumaravel Velayudham Speed Osthe Selvam 2012 Vinayaka Senthil Scenes reshot for Tamil version only Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Chandru Kadhal Pisase Srinath Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Parthasarathi "Partha" Vijay Award for Best Comedian Leelai Vicky Kalakalappu Vettupuli Ishtam Thiyagu Saguni Appadurai "Rajni" Naan Ee Poottu Govindhan 75th Film; Scenes reshot for Tamil version only Mirattal Chari Thaandavam Sathyan Podaa Podi Himself Guest appearance in "Love Pannlama" song Neethaane En Ponvasantham Prakash 2013 Alex Pandian Kaalayan Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal Also producer Settai Nagaraj "Nadupakka Nakki" Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Nokia Vijay Award for Best Comedian Thillu Mullu American groom Guest appearance Singam 2 Susai Pattathu Yaanai Poongavanam & Gouravam Double role Thalaivaa Logu Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu Gopal Ya Ya Rajkiran "Sehwag" Raja Rani Sarathy Vanakkam Chennai Narayanan All in All Azhagu Raja Kalyanam & Kaali Double role Endrendrum Punnagai Baby 2014 Veeram Bail Perumal Salalah Mobiles Azhagarsamy Malayalam film Inga Enna Solluthu Ezhumugam Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Mayilvaganam Bramman Nandhu Thalaivan Kannan Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Shakthi Also producerSuganth, M (17 June 2013) Santhanam in 'Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham' – The Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2013. Vanavarayan Vallavarayan Anjali's suitor Guest appearance Aranmanai Paalsaamy Lingaa Lingaa's sidekick 100th Film 2015 I Babu Aambala Inspector RDX Rajasekhar JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai Thothathri & Paartha Double role Nannbenda Sivakozhundhu "Kozhundhu" Inimey Ippadithaan Seenu Also producer Vaalu Tyre Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Vasu 2016 Vaaliba Raja Raja Idhu Namma Aalu Sherlock Holmes Guest appearance Dhilluku Dhuddu Kumar Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum Nasa Nambiar Nambiar 2017Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal Santhanam Guest appearance Sakka Podu Podu Raja Santa 2019 Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 Viji Also producerA1 Saravanan 2020 Dagaalty Guru Also co-producer Biskoth Rajasimma, Raja, Simmha & Baabubali Quadruple role 2021 Parris Jayaraj Jayaraj Dikkiloona Mani, EB Mani & Mappillai Mani Triple role Sabhaapathy Sabhaapathy 2022 Gulu GuluGulu GuluAgent Kannayiram Detective Kanayiram 2023 DD ReturnsSathish 125th FilmKick Santhosh80s BuildupKathir2024Vadakkupatti RamasamyRamasamyInga Naan Thaan KinguVetrivel 2025 Madha Gaja Raja Kalyanasundaram Delayed release; Filmed in 2012 Devil's Double Next Level Krishnamoorthy "Kissa" TBA Amali Thumali TBA Unreleased; Filmed in 2011–14TBAMannavan VanthanadiTBAUnreleased; Filmed in 2016TBA Server Sundaram K. Sundaram Unreleased; Filmed in 2016
Discography
As singer
Year Film Song Composer Source 2013 Thalaiva "Vanganna Vanakkanganna" G. V. Prakash Kumar 2016 Nambiar "Aara Amara" Vijay Antony 2022Kick"Saturday is Cominguuu"Arjun Janya2024Vadakkupatti Ramasamy"Abarakko Dabarakko"Sean Roldan
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