Cast & creator
Santhanam
Best known for Jailer 2, STR51, Enthiran
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)
Also known as: Santhanam N, N.Santhanam, N. Santhanam, N.Santhaanam, N. Santhaanam
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2002–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (142)
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Jailer 2
2026
STR51
Enthiran
Siva
2010
I
Gym Babu
2015
Deiva Thirumagal
Vinod
2011
Thalaivaa
Logu
2013Thalaivaa
Playback Singer
2013
Vanakkam Chennai
Narayanan
2013
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Guru's friend
2007
Siruthai
Kaatu Poochi
2011
Madha Gaja Raja
Kalyanasundaram
2025
Raja Rani
Sarathy
2013
All in All Azhagu Raja
Kalyanam/Kalianan
2013
Agent Kannayiram
Agent Kannayiram
2022Santa 20
Billa
Krishna
2007
Idhu Namma Aalu
Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
2016
Devil's Double Next Level
Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
2025
Singam 2
Sussa
2013
Thaandavam
Sathyan
2012
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
Arivu
2006
Parris Jayaraj
Parris Jeyaraj
2021
Thottal Poo Malarum
Ravi's friend
2007
Lingaa
Lingaa's Friend
2014
Rendu
Seenu
2006
Aambala
Rajasekhar
2015
Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul
Raasu
2008Love Bite
Silambattam
Saamaa
2008
Velayudham
Speed
2011
Mandhira Punnagai
Senthil
2010
Endrendrum Punnagai
Baby
2013
Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Mahesh
2012
A1
Saravanan
2019
Saguni
Appadhurai Rajini
2012
Santosh Subramaniam
Srinivasan
2008
Kaalai
Jeeva Friend
2008
Server Sundaram
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Sannasi
2007
Maanja Velu
Manickam
2010
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
Comedian
2006
Settai
Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
2013
Salalah Mobiles
Alagar Swami
2014
Sachein
Santhanam
2005
Podaa Podi
Special Appearance
2012
Siva Manasula Sakthi
Vivek
2009
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
Cameo
2017
Veeram
Pichai Muniyandi
2014
Moscowin Kavery
Devaraj
2010
Vaalu
Tyre
2015
Osthe
Selvam
2011
Thillalangadi
Dr.Butty Paul
2010
Chikku Bukku
Krishna
2010
Kanden Kadhalai
Mokkai Rasu
2009Malai Malai
2009
Kalakalappu
Vettupuli
2012
DD Returns
Madhi
2023
Vaanam
Seenu
2011
Veerappu
2007
Kadhal Pisase
2012
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
2024
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
Vasu
2015
Vellore Maavattam
Kumaravelu
2011
Viyabari
Personal Assistant
2007
Gulu Gulu
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
2016
Nambiyaar
Nambiar
2016
Kuselan
'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
2008
Manmadhan
Bobby
2004
Leelai
Vicky
2012
Aranmanai
Paalswamy
2014
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
Nasa
2016
Biskoth
Rajasimmha
2020
Dikkiloona
Mani
2021
Vandhaan Vendraan
Delhi
2011
Polladhavan
Sathish
2007
Thalaivan
Kannan
2014
Alex Pandian
Kaalayan
2013
Kireedam
Balasubramaniam
2007
Maasilamani
Pazhani
2009
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Kumar
2010
Pattathu Yaanai
Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
2013
February 14
2005
Kick
Santhosh
2023
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
Mayilvaganam
2014
Modhi Vilayadu
2009
Dagaalty
Guru
2020
Nannbenda
Sivakozhundhu
2015
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
2013Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Producer
2013Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
Dialogue
2013
Thoranai
Vellaichamy
2009
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Santa
2017
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017
Inimey Ippadithan
Seenu
2015Inimey Ippadithan
Producer
2015Kannum Kannum
2008
Vaitheeswaran
2008
Thillu Mullu
American mappilai
2013Thambikottai
2011
Kandha Kottai
Velu
2009
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
Gopal
2013
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
Nokia/Sathish
2013
Kadhal Azhivathillai
Simbhu's Friend
2002
Boss Engira Baskaran
Nallathambi
2010
Kandaen
2011
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
David
2005
Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
Chandru
2012
Singam Puli
Bujji Babu
2011
Vallavan
Bala
2006Machakaaran
2007
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Parthasarathy
2012
Dhilluku Dhuddu
Kumar
2016
Sabhaapathy
Sabhaapathy
2021
Idhaya Thirudan
Mahesh
2006
Mirattal
Chari
2012Aattanayagann
Lingam's friend
2010
80's Buildup
Kathir
2023
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
Viji
2019Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
Producer
2019
Guru Sishyan
Kaalu
2010Mudhal Kanave
Sathish
2007
Ya Yaa
Rajkiran (Sehwag)
2013
Ayyanar
Prabha's Friend
2010Ishtam
Thiyagu
2012
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
Vetrivel
2024
Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
Sakthi
2014Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
Producer
2014
Jayam Kondaan
Bhavani
2008
Vaaliba Raja
Raja
2016
Bramman
2014
Inga Enna Solluthu
Ezhumugam
2014
STRxRamkumar Balakrishnan
Amali Thumali
Vamanan
Chandru
2009
Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar
Mahesh Friend
2008Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Chinnadha Oru Padam
Udhayan
Mukundan
2011
Yuvan Yuvathi
Sakkarai
2011
Vinayakudu
2008