Santhanam

Santhanam

Acting
Born 1980-01-21Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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)

Movies (136)

Enthiran
6.6

Enthiran

2010Movie6.6
Sachein
6.6

Sachein

2005Movie6.6
Jailer 2

Jailer 2

2026Movie
Singam 2
5.8

Singam 2

2013Movie5.8
I
6.7

I

2015Movie6.7
Rendu
3.7

Rendu

2006Movie3.7
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
6.7

Sillunu Oru Kaadhal

2006Movie6.7
Lingaa
5.1

Lingaa

2014Movie5.1
Mappilai Vinayagar

Mappilai Vinayagar

2016Movie
Biskoth
4.7

Biskoth

2020Movie4.7
Vaitheeswaran
6.0

Vaitheeswaran

2008Movie6.0
Salalah Mobiles
4.0

Salalah Mobiles

2014Movie4.0
Thalaivaa
5.5

Thalaivaa

2013Movie5.5
Mandhira Punnagai
5.5

Mandhira Punnagai

2010Movie5.5
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
6.4

Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul

2008Movie6.4
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
3.2

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

2007Movie3.2
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
5.4

Azhagiya Tamil Magan

2007Movie5.4
Silambattam
2.9

Silambattam

2008Movie2.9
Thottal Poo Malarum
4.8

Thottal Poo Malarum

2007Movie4.8
Endrendrum Punnagai
6.5

Endrendrum Punnagai

2013Movie6.5
Moscowin Kavery
6.8

Moscowin Kavery

2010Movie6.8
Thaandavam
5.8

Thaandavam

2012Movie5.8
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
6.0

Neethaane En Ponvasantham

2012Movie6.0
Nambiyaar
3.8

Nambiyaar

2016Movie3.8
Pattathu Yaanai
4.2

Pattathu Yaanai

2013Movie4.2
Kaalai
4.2

Kaalai

2008Movie4.2
Santa 20

Santa 20

Movie
Aattanayagann

Aattanayagann

2010Movie
Machakaaran
4.2

Machakaaran

2007Movie4.2
Raja Rani
7.2

Raja Rani

2013Movie7.2
Leelai
6.3

Leelai

2012Movie6.3
Guru Sishyan
3.5

Guru Sishyan

2010Movie3.5
Server Sundaram

Server Sundaram

Movie
Vaalu
4.8

Vaalu

2015Movie4.8
Deiva Thirumagal
7.4

Deiva Thirumagal

2011Movie7.4
Siruthai
5.8

Siruthai

2011Movie5.8
Malai Malai
3.7

Malai Malai

2009Movie3.7
Kannum Kannum
6.0

Kannum Kannum

2008Movie6.0
80's Buildup
5.2

80's Buildup

2023Movie5.2
Vaanam
6.0

Vaanam

2011Movie6.0
Billa
6.6

Billa

2007Movie6.6
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
5.0

Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum

2016Movie5.0
Polladhavan
7.2

Polladhavan

2007Movie7.2
Saguni
4.8

Saguni

2012Movie4.8
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
6.9

Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal

2017Movie6.9
Idhu Namma Aalu
4.7

Idhu Namma Aalu

2016Movie4.7
Thalaivan
4.0

Thalaivan

2014Movie4.0
Love Bite

Love Bite

Movie
Madha Gaja Raja
4.0

Madha Gaja Raja

2025Movie4.0
Osthe
4.0

Osthe

2011Movie4.0
Devil's Double Next Level
6.4

Devil's Double Next Level

2025Movie6.4
Aranmanai
5.2

Aranmanai

2014Movie5.2
February 14
9.0

February 14

2005Movie9.0
Parris Jayaraj
4.6

Parris Jayaraj

2021Movie4.6
Boss Engira Baskaran
6.4

Boss Engira Baskaran

2010Movie6.4
Santosh Subramaniam
7.2

Santosh Subramaniam

2008Movie7.2
Ishtam
3.0

Ishtam

2012Movie3.0
Veeram
5.3

Veeram

2014Movie5.3
Modhi Vilayadu
4.8

Modhi Vilayadu

2009Movie4.8
STR51

STR51

Movie
Velayudham
5.2

Velayudham

2011Movie5.2
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
4.7

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga

2015Movie4.7
Kandha Kottai

Kandha Kottai

2009Movie
Maanja Velu
4.3

Maanja Velu

2010Movie4.3
Veerappu

Veerappu

2007Movie
Kireedam
5.8

Kireedam

2007Movie5.8
Agent Kannayiram
6.5

Agent Kannayiram

2022Movie6.5
All in All Azhagu Raja
3.7

All in All Azhagu Raja

2013Movie3.7
Kadhal Azhivathillai
5.2

Kadhal Azhivathillai

2002Movie5.2
Idhaya Thirudan
4.3

Idhaya Thirudan

2006Movie4.3
Aambala
5.4

Aambala

2015Movie5.4
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
6.3

Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum

2006Movie6.3
Manmadhan
6.0

Manmadhan

2004Movie6.0
Kick
4.5

Kick

2023Movie4.5
Kandaen
5.0

Kandaen

2011Movie5.0
Kuselan
5.2

Kuselan

2008Movie5.2
Udhayan

Udhayan

2011Movie
Podaa Podi
4.9

Podaa Podi

2012Movie4.9
Alex Pandian
3.7

Alex Pandian

2013Movie3.7
Siva Manasula Sakthi
6.6

Siva Manasula Sakthi

2009Movie6.6
Singam Puli
5.1

Singam Puli

2011Movie5.1
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
6.6

Vadakkupatti Ramasamy

2024Movie6.6
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
5.2

Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai

2010Movie5.2
Vellore Maavattam
6.3

Vellore Maavattam

2011Movie6.3
Thillu Mullu
4.3

Thillu Mullu

2013Movie4.3
Thillalangadi
4.8

Thillalangadi

2010Movie4.8
Sabhaapathy
5.4

Sabhaapathy

2021Movie5.4
Thoranai
4.4

Thoranai

2009Movie4.4
A1
3.1

A1

2019Movie3.1
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
8.3

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

2017Movie8.3
Inimey Ippadithan
5.5

Inimey Ippadithan

2015Movie5.5
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
5.4

Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru

2013Movie5.4
Settai
4.4

Settai

2013Movie4.4
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
4.7

Dhilluku Dhuddu 2

2019Movie4.7
Kadhal Pisase

Kadhal Pisase

2012Movie
Thambikottai
5.5

Thambikottai

2011Movie5.5
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
4.5

Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

2005Movie4.5
Kanden Kadhalai
4.6

Kanden Kadhalai

2009Movie4.6
Vanakkam Chennai
5.8

Vanakkam Chennai

2013Movie5.8
Vallavan
5.5

Vallavan

2006Movie5.5
Gulu Gulu
3.8

Gulu Gulu

2022Movie3.8
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
6.3

Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu

2013Movie6.3
STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan

STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan

Movie
Bramman
4.2

Bramman

2014Movie4.2
Maasilamani
7.2

Maasilamani

2009Movie7.2
Kalakalappu
6.3

Kalakalappu

2012Movie6.3
Dhilluku Dhuddu
5.2

Dhilluku Dhuddu

2016Movie5.2
DD Returns
5.9

DD Returns

2023Movie5.9
Yuvan Yuvathi
2.5

Yuvan Yuvathi

2011Movie2.5
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
5.0

Inga Naan Thaan Kingu

2024Movie5.0
Nannbenda
4.0

Nannbenda

2015Movie4.0
Viyabari
5.2

Viyabari

2007Movie5.2
Ayyanar
4.0

Ayyanar

2010Movie4.0
Mudhal Kanave

Mudhal Kanave

2007Movie
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
4.2

Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal

2012Movie4.2
Vaaliba Raja
3.5

Vaaliba Raja

2016Movie3.5
Mirattal
5.0

Mirattal

2012Movie5.0
Chikku Bukku
4.0

Chikku Bukku

2010Movie4.0
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
5.3

Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal

2014Movie5.3
Dagaalty
3.3

Dagaalty

2020Movie3.3
Jayam Kondaan
5.3

Jayam Kondaan

2008Movie5.3
Vinayakudu
5.4

Vinayakudu

2008Movie5.4
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
5.0

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal

2017Movie5.0
Amali Thumali

Amali Thumali

Movie
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
5.2

Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

2012Movie5.2
Ya Yaa
6.0

Ya Yaa

2013Movie6.0
Dikkiloona
5.0

Dikkiloona

2021Movie5.0
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
4.9

Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham

2014Movie4.9
Vamanan
5.5

Vamanan

2009Movie5.5
Inga Enna Solluthu
2.3

Inga Enna Solluthu

2014Movie2.3
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar

Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar

2008Movie
Vandhaan Vendraan
4.8

Vandhaan Vendraan

2011Movie4.8
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
4.5

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya

2013Movie4.5
Chinnadha Oru Padam

Chinnadha Oru Padam

Movie
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
7.0

JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai

2016Movie7.0
Kandhakottai
6.5

Kandhakottai

2009Movie6.5