Santhanam
About 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)
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
I Thriller | 4 Jan 2015 | Gym Babu | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Santhanam – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Santhanam is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Santhanam has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Shankar, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Santhanam has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Thriller, Action, Romance. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Santhanam made their film debut in 2015 with the film I. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Santhanam's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Santhanam
How many films has Santhanam acted in?▼
Santhanam has been part of 1 film in Indian, spanning genres such as Thriller, Action, Romance.
What is Santhanam's most popular film?▼
Santhanam's notable films include "I". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Santhanam's role in Indian cinema?▼
Santhanam works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. 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...
When did Santhanam debut in Indian?▼
Santhanam made their Indian debut in 2015 with the film "I".
What genres has Santhanam worked in?▼
Santhanam has worked in Thriller (1 film), Action (1 film), Romance (1 film) in their film career.