Santhanam is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian and also has appeared in films in a lead role.[1] 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.[2][3] 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).[4]
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Film
editAs actor
editYear | Film | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Pesadha Kannum Pesume | Vikram's classmate | Uncredited role | [5] |
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 | Personal Assistant | |||
Kireedam | Balasubramaniam | |||
Veerappu | Puli's Friend | |||
Thottal Poo Malarum | Ravi's friend | |||
Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Murugan | |||
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 | [6] |
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 | [7] | |
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 | [8] | |
Leelai | Vicky | |||
Kalakalappu | Vettupuli | |||
Ishtam | Thiyagu | |||
Saguni | Appadurai "Rajni" | |||
Naan Ee | Poottu Govindhan | 75th Film | ||
Mirattal | Chari | |||
Thaandavam | Sathyan | |||
Podaa Podi | Himself | Guest appearance in "Love Pannlama" song | [9] | |
Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Prakash | |||
2013 | Alex Pandian | Kaalayan | ||
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal |
Also producer |
[10] | |
Settai | Nagaraj "Nadupakka Nakki" | |||
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Nokia | Vijay Award for Best Comedian | [8] | |
Thillu Mullu | American Mappilai | Guest appearance | [11] | |
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 | |||
Madha Gaja Raja | Nandagopal | Unreleased | ||
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 producer |
[12] | |
Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Anjali's suitor | Guest appearance | [13] | |
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 |
[14] | |
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 | |||
2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Santhanam | Guest appearance | |
Server Sundaram | K. Sundaram | Unreleased | ||
Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Santa | [15] | ||
2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Viji | Also producer | [16] |
A1 | Saravanan | |||
2020 | Dagaalty | Guru | ||
Biskoth | Rajasimma, Raja, Simmha & Baabubali | Quadruple role | ||
2021 | Parris Jayaraj | Jayaraj | ||
Dikkiloona | Mani, EB Mani & Mappillai Mani | Triple role | ||
Sabhaapathy | Sabhaapathy | |||
2022 | Gulu Gulu | Gulu Gulu | ||
Agent Kannayiram | Detective Kanayiram | |||
2023 | DD Returns | Sathish | 125th Film | |
Kick | Santhosh | |||
80s Buildup | Kathir | |||
2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | Ramasamy | [17] | |
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Vetrivel |
Discography
editAs singer
editYear | Film | Song | Composer | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | Thalaiva | "Vanganna Vanakkanganna" | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
2016 | Nambiar | "Aara Amara" | Vijay Antony | [18] |
2022 | Kick | "Saturday is Cominguuu" | Arjun Janya | |
2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | "Abarakko Dabarakko" | Sean Roldan |
References
edit- ^ "'I don't need to work with top heroines'". The Hindu. 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Santhanam the most wanted!". The Times of India. 23 May 2011. Archived from the original on 21 October 2013.
- ^ K. R. Manigandan (14 April 2012). "Comedy is serious business". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ "Exclusive biography of #Santhanam and on his life".
- ^ S Engira Santhanam. Say Yes. – Telugu Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (1 June 2011). Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ K. Lakshmi (30 May 2010). "'Pasanga' steals show at Vijay awards". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ Ramchander (27 June 2011). "5th Vijay Awards winners list". Oneindia. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards". The Times of India. Indo-Asian News Service. 13 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Podaa Podi Movie Review - Tamil Visitor Coloumn - Podaa Podi | Vignesh Shivan". behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Santhanam turns producer!". Sify.[dead link]
- ^ "Santhanam in Kamal Haasan's role, thillu mullu 2, thillu mullu". behindwoods.com.
- ^ Suganth, M (17 June 2013) Santhanam in 'Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham' – The Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (12 September 2014). "Vanavarayan Vallavarayan: Siamese torture". The Hindu.
- ^ "Santhanam to release 'Inimmey Ippadithaan' on his own!". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 June 2015.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (22 December 2017). "'Sakka Podu Podu Raja' review: the errors of comedy". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (7 February 2019). "'Dhilluku Dhuddu 2' review: Nothing fresh in this late entrant to the horror-comedy genre". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy".
- ^ Lakshmi, V. (5 January 2017). "Santhanam turns singer, records song in 15 mins!". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2019.