Santhanam
Biography
Santhanam is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian. He began his career as a comedian on television shows, rising to fame through his performances in Vijay TV's Lollu Sabha. Santhanam was given a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature in a supporting role in Manmadhan and then appeared in a host of films, including Sachien and Polladhavan. He has consistently received well-received performances and box office appeal, earning him the title of "Comedy Superstar". Santhanam has appeared in over 136 films and television shows, with his birthday being January 21, 1980.
Career overview
Santhanam began his career as a comedian on television shows. He rose to fame through his performances in Vijay TV's Lollu Sabha, where he enacted the lead role in spoofs of Tamil films. This led to him being given a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature in a supporting role in the film Manmadhan.
Santhanam's subsequent performances in films such as Sachien and Polladhavan received good reviews. His consistently well-received performances and box office appeal in the early 2010s earned him the title of "Comedy Superstar". He has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian.
Santhanam has appeared in numerous films, with 136 known credits. He made his film debut in a small role in the film Pesatha Kannum Pesume. Santhanam has also lent his voice to several songs, including Vanganna Vanakkanganna from the Tamil film 'Thalaivaa' and Aara Amara from the Tamil film 'Nambiar'.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
142 titles- Jailer 2 (2026)
- Madha Gaja Raja (2025) as Kalyanasundaram
- Devil's Double Next Level (2025) as Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
- Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (2024) as Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
- Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024) as Vetrivel
- DD Returns (2023) as Madhi
- 80's Buildup (2023) as Kathir
- Kick (2023) as Santhosh
- Agent Kannayiram (2022) as Agent Kannayiram
- Gulu Gulu (2022) as Google
- Parris Jayaraj (2021) as Parris Jeyaraj
- Dikkiloona (2021) as Mani
- Sabhaapathy (2021) as Sabhaapathy
- Biskoth (2020) as Rajasimmha
- Dagaalty (2020) as Guru
- A1 (2019) as Saravanan
- Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (2019) as Viji
- Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (2019) Producer
- Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal (2017) as Cameo
- Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal (2017)
- Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017) as Santa
- Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum (2016) as Nasa
- Nambiyaar (2016) as Nambiar
- Idhu Namma Aalu (2016) as Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
- Vaaliba Raja (2016) as Raja
- Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
- JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (2016)
- Dhilluku Dhuddu (2016) as Kumar
- Vaalu (2015) as Tyre
- Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (2015) as Vasu
- I (2015) as Gym Babu
- Nannbenda (2015) as Sivakozhundhu
- Aambala (2015) as Rajasekhar
- Inimey Ippadithan (2015) as Seenu
- Inimey Ippadithan (2015) Producer
- Salalah Mobiles (2014) as Alagar Swami
- Thalaivan (2014) as Kannan
- Veeram (2014) as Pichai Muniyandi
- Lingaa (2014) as Lingaa's Friend
- Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014) as Sakthi
- Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham (2014) Producer
- Aranmanai (2014) as Paalswamy
- Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014) as Mayilvaganam
- Bramman (2014)
- Inga Enna Solluthu (2014) as Ezhumugam
- Pattathu Yaanai (2013) as Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
- Endrendrum Punnagai (2013) as Baby
- Thalaivaa (2013) as Logu
- Thalaivaa (2013) Playback Singer
- Raja Rani (2013) as Sarathy
- Singam 2 (2013) as Sussa
- All in All Azhagu Raja (2013) as Kalyanam/Kalianan
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013) as Nokia/Sathish
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013) as Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013) Producer
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013) Dialogue
- Alex Pandian (2013) as Kaalayan
- Settai (2013) as Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
- Ya Yaa (2013) as Rajkiran (Sehwag)
- Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013) as Gopal
- Thillu Mullu (2013) as American mappilai
- Vanakkam Chennai (2013) as Narayanan
- Thaandavam (2012) as Sathyan
- Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012) as Mahesh
- Leelai (2012) as Vicky
- Ishtam (2012) as Thiyagu
- Podaa Podi (2012) as Special Appearance
- Kadhal Pisase (2012)
- Saguni (2012) as Appadhurai Rajini
- Kalakalappu (2012) as Vettupuli
- Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012) as Parthasarathy
- Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) as Chandru
- Mirattal (2012) as Chari
- Siruthai (2011) as Kaatu Poochi
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Vinod
- Vellore Maavattam (2011) as Kumaravelu
- Kandaen (2011)
- Velayudham (2011) as Speed
- Vaanam (2011) as Seenu
- Osthe (2011) as Selvam
- Vandhaan Vendraan (2011) as Delhi
- Yuvan Yuvathi (2011) as Sakkarai
- Singam Puli (2011) as Bujji Babu
- Thambikottai (2011)
- Udhayan (2011) as Mukundan
- Moscowin Kavery (2010) as Devaraj
- Aattanayagann (2010) as Lingam's friend
- Enthiran (2010) as Siva
- Mandhira Punnagai (2010) as Senthil
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010) as Kumar
- Thillalangadi (2010) as Dr.Butty Paul
- Boss Engira Baskaran (2010) as Nallathambi
- Chikku Bukku (2010) as Krishna
- Maanja Velu (2010) as Manickam
- Ayyanar (2010) as Prabha's Friend
- Guru Sishyan (2010) as Kaalu
- Malai Malai (2009)
- Modhi Vilayadu (2009)
- Kanden Kadhalai (2009) as Mokkai Rasu
- Kandha Kottai (2009) as Velu
- Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009) as Vivek
- Maasilamani (2009) as Pazhani
- Thoranai (2009) as Vellaichamy
- Vamanan (2009) as Chandru
- Kandhakottai (2009)
- Silambattam (2008) as Saamaa
- Vaitheeswaran (2008)
- Kaalai (2008) as Jeeva Friend
- Kannum Kannum (2008)
- Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008) as Raasu
- Santosh Subramaniam (2008) as Srinivasan
- Kuselan (2008) as 'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
- Vinayakudu (2008)
- Jayam Kondaan (2008) as Bhavani
- Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar (2008) as Mahesh Friend
- Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) as Ravi's friend
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) as Guru's friend
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Sannasi
- Machakaaran (2007)
- Veerappu (2007)
- Polladhavan (2007) as Sathish
- Billa (2007) as Krishna
- Kireedam (2007) as Balasubramaniam
- Viyabari (2007) as Personal Assistant
- Mudhal Kanave (2007) as Sathish
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) as Comedian
- Rendu (2006) as Seenu
- Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006) as Arivu
- Vallavan (2006) as Bala
- Idhaya Thirudan (2006) as Mahesh
- February 14 (2005)
- Sachein (2005) as Santhanam
- Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005) as David
- Manmadhan (2004) as Bobby
- Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002) as Simbhu's Friend
- Server Sundaram
- Love Bite
- STR51
- Santa 20
- STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan
- Amali Thumali
- Chinnadha Oru Padam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Santhanam best known for?
Santhanam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jailer 2 (2026), Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025), Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si (2023), Thaandavam (2012).
When and where was Santhanam born?
Santhanam was born on January 21, 1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Santhanam have?
Santhanam has accumulated over 142 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Santhanam's background in cinema and television?
Santhanam is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian. He began his career as a comedian on television shows, rising to fame through his performances in Vijay TV's Lollu Sabha. Santhanam was given a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature in a supporting role in Manmadhan and the...
Santhanam by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Vinod — aged about 31
- Moscowin Kavery (2010) as Devaraj — aged about 30
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) as Comedian — aged about 26
- Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul (2008) as Raasu — aged about 28
- Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012) as Mahesh — aged about 32
- Thaandavam (2012) as Sathyan — aged about 32
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