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)
Madha Gaja Raja
Kalyanasundaram
2025
80's Buildup
Kathir
2023
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Nambiyaar
Nambiar
2016
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
Nasa
2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Vaaliba Raja
Raja
2016
Vaalu
Tyre
2015
Lingaa
Lingaa's Friend
2014
Aranmanai
Paalswamy
2014
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
Sakthi
2014
Thalaivan
Kannan
2014
Bramman
2014
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
Mayilvaganam
2014
Inga Enna Solluthu
Ezhumugam
2014
Salalah Mobiles
Alagarsami
2014
Veeram
Pichai Muniyandi
2014
Endrendrum Punnagai
Baby
2013
All in All Azhagu Raja
Kalyanam/Kalianan
2013
Vanakkam Chennai
Narayanan
2013
Raja Rani
Sarathy
2013
Ya Yaa
Rajkiran (Sehwag)
2013
Podaa Podi
Special Appearance
2012
Kandaen
2011
Thambikottai
2011
Ayyanar
Prabha's Friend
2010
Kandhakottai
2009
Vinayakudu
2008
Billa
Krishna
2007
Uyir
2006
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbhu's Friend
2002
Amali Thumali
STR49
2025
Devil's Double Next Level
Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
2025
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
Vetrivel
2024
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
2024
Kick
Santhosh
2023
DD Returns
Madhi
2023
Agent Kannayiram
Agent Kannayiram
2022
Gulu Gulu
2022
Sabhaapathy
Sabhaapathy
2021
Dikkiloona
Mani
2021
Parris Jayaraj
Parris Jayaraj
2021
Biskoth
Rajasimmha
2020
Dagaalty
Guru
2020
A1
Saravanan
2019
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
Viji
2019
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Santa
2017
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
Cameo
2017
Dhilluku Dhuddu
Kumar
2016
Idhu Namma Aalu
Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
2016
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
Vasu
2015
Inimey Ippadithan
Seenu
2015
Nannbenda
Sivakozhundhu
2015
Aambala
Rajasekhar
2015
I
Gym Babu
2015
Thalaivaa
Logu
2013
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
Gopal
2013
Pattathu Yaanai
Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
2013
Singam 2
Sussa
2013
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
Nokia/Sathish
2013
Thillu Mullu
American mappilai
2013
Settai
Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
2013
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
2013
Alex Pandian
Kaalayan
2013
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Mahesh
2012
Kadhal Pisase
2012
Thaandavam
Sathyan
2012
Mirattal
Chari
2012
Saguni
Appadhurai Rajini
2012
Ishtam
Thiyagu
2012
Kalakalappu
Vettupuli
2012
Leelai
Vicky
2012
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Parthasarathy
2012
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
Chandru
2012
Osthe
Selvam
2011
Velayudham
Speed
2011
Vellore Maavattam
Kumaravelu
2011
Vandhaan Vendraan
Delhi
2011
Yuvan Yuvathi
Sakkarai
2011
Udhayan
Mukundan
2011
Deiva Thirumagal
Vinod
2011
Vaanam
Seenu
2011
Singam Puli
Bujji Babu
2011
Siruthai
Kaatu Poochi
2011
Aattanayagann
Lingam's friend
2010
Chikku Bukku
Krishna
2010
Mandhira Punnagai
Senthil
2010
Enthiran
Siva
2010
Boss Engira Baskaran
Nallathambi
2010
Moscowin Kavery
Devaraj
2010
Thillalangadi
Dr.Butty Paul
2010
Maanja Velu
Manickam
2010
Guru Sishyan
2010
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Kumar
2010
Kanden Kadhalai
Mokkai Rasu
2009
Malai Malai
2009
Modhi Vilayadu
2009
Vamanan
Chandru
2009
Maasilamani
Pazhani
2009
Thoranai
Vellaichamy
2009
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Vivek
2009
Silambattam
Saamaa
2008
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
2008
Jayam Kondaan
Bhavani
2008
Kuselan
'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
2008
Kannum Kannum
2008
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Raasu
2008
Santosh Subramaniam
Srinivasan
2008
Vaitheeswaran
2008
Kaalai
2008
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Guru's friend
2007
Machakaaran
2007
Polladhavan
Sathish
2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
Ravi's friend
2007
Veerappu
2007
Kireedam
Balasubramaniam
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Sannasi
2007
Mudhal Kanave
Sathish
2007
Viyabari
Personal Assistant
2007
Rendu
Seenu
2006
Vallavan
Bala
2006
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Comedian
2006
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
Arivu
2006
Idhaya Thirudan
Mahesh
2006
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
David
2005
February 14
2005
Sachein
Santhanam
2005
Server Sundaram
Manmadhan
Bobby
2004
