Santhanam
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)
137 acting credits
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Deiva Thirumagal
2011
Enthiran
2010
I
2015
Devil's Double Next Level
2025
Jailer 2
2026
Singam 2
2013
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
2010
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
2006
Sachein
2005
Aambala
2015
Polladhavan
2007
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Santosh Subramaniam
2008
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
Lingaa
2014
Thalaivaa
2013
Thillalangadi
2010
Parris Jayaraj
2021
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
2012
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
2006
Osthe
2011
Kuselan
2008
Billa
2007
Rendu
2006
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
2005
All in All Azhagu Raja
2013
Thillu Mullu
2013
Saguni
2012
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
2014
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
2014
Veeram
2014
Thoranai
2009
Aranmanai
2014
Chikku Bukku
2010
Viyabari
2007
Vaalu
2015
Kick
2023
Boss Engira Baskaran
2010
Sabhaapathy
2021
Kalakalappu
2012
Thottal Poo Malarum
2007
Manmadhan
2004
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
2013
Kireedam
2007
Raja Rani
2013
Siva Manasula Sakthi
2009
Idhu Namma Aalu
2016
Bramman
2014
Inimey Ippadithan
2015
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
2017
Thaandavam
2012
A1
2019
Siruthai
2011
Moscowin Kavery
2010
Alex Pandian
2013
Nannbenda
2015
80's Buildup
2023
Endrendrum Punnagai
2013
Thambikottai
2011
Dhilluku Dhuddu
2016
Vaanam
2011
Podaa Podi
2012
DD Returns
2023
Idhaya Thirudan
2006
Singam Puli
2011
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
2008
Agent Kannayiram
2022
Vellore Maavattam
2011
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
2012
Veerappu
2007
Kanden Kadhalai
2009
Kannum Kannum
2008
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
2013
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
2024
Velayudham
2011
Silambattam
2008
Maanja Velu
2010
Jayam Kondaan
2008
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
2013
Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Kadhal Azhivathillai
2002
Maasilamani
2009
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
2019
Yuvan Yuvathi
2011
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
2012
Vallavan
2006
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
2015
Thalaivan
2014
Guru Sishyan
2010
Mandhira Punnagai
2010
Kaalai
2008
Settai
2013
Vaaliba Raja
2016
STR51
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Pattathu Yaanai
2013
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
2016
Dagaalty
2020
Kandaen
2011
Mudhal Kanave
2007
Salalah Mobiles
2014
Modhi Vilayadu
2009
Ayyanar
2010
Gulu Gulu
2022
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
Aattanayagann
2010
Nambiyaar
2016
Biskoth
2020
Mirattal
2012
Machakaaran
2007
Vinayakudu
2008
Dikkiloona
2021
Vamanan
2009
Uyir
2006
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
Leelai
2012
Inga Enna Solluthu
2014
Malai Malai
2009
Kandhakottai
2009
Kandha Kottai
2009
Amali Thumali
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Vandhaan Vendraan
2011
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Vaitheeswaran
2008
Ishtam
2012
February 14
2005
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
2017
Server Sundaram
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Ya Yaa
2013
STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan
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Udhayan
2011
Chinnadha Oru Padam
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Kadhal Pisase
2012
Love Bite
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Santa 20
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