Personal Info
Birth date
1980-01-21 (45 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as
Santhanam N
N.Santhanam
N. Santhanam
N.Santhaanam
N. Santhaanam
N.Sandhanam
N. Sandhanam
Santhanam
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)
Filmography
Enthiran
6.568
Overview:
Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour and emotions. After a lightning strike triggers emotions in Chitti, he begins to develop human-like feelings. However, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran's fiancée, Sana, and turns against his creator, leading to dangerous consequences.Devil's Double Next Level
6.6
Overview:
A well-known movie critic is invited by a strange person to watch a special horror film. But once the movie starts, he finds himself trapped inside it. The world keeps shifting timelines, endless day-to-night cycles, non-linear narration, and scary things from horror movies come to life. To escape, he must either stop reviewing movies forever or find a way to defeat the ghost that trapped him.Billa
6.7
Overview:
The intertwined stories of an international Don in Malaysia, David Billa, chased by the cops, an Indian police officer, a woman who wants to avenge the death of her brother, and a lowly thief, Velu who shares with Billa, an unusual connection.Deiva Thirumagal
7.333
Overview:
An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his opponent lawyer the value of love and family.I
6.767
Overview:
A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.Thillalangadi
4.8
Overview:
Nisha leaves Krishna because of his easy-going attitude towards his life and career. Soon, her parents arrange her marriage with an NRI and she reluctantly agrees, but things do not go as planned.Polladhavan
7.1
Overview:
Prabhu is dejected when he learns that his bike has been stolen. He decides to find the people who stole the bike, but lands in trouble when he realises that his bike has been used to transport drugs.Thottal Poo Malarum
4.8
Overview:
A happy-go-lucky youngster falls in love with his wealthy classmate. However, the girl's mother is opposed to their relationship and arranges her wedding with a gangster's son.Madha Gaja Raja
3
Overview:
Raja, a witty and fearless young man, becomes entangled in a conflict with a corrupt industrialist while trying to protect his family, friends and the woman he loves.Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
6.24
Overview:
The story starts in a jail, where prisoner Muthupandi (Prabhu) is being interrogated by a police officer (Vijayakumar) about his past. Without hesitation, Muthupandi tells. Muthupandi is a son of the soil, a very hard working self-made man who dotes on his only sister Kavitha (Trisha Krishnan). Their mother died very early and it was Muthupandi who brought up Kavitha with a lot of love and affection. Kavitha’s best friend Lalitha (Richa Pallod), who is getting married, takes Kavitha to her house for the nuptial ceremony. As an emotional scene prior to this notes, this is the first time Kavitha has been away from her brother.Manmadhan
6.1
Overview:
When Mythili meets Madhan, she's at once attracted towards and terrified of him since he looks exactly like the serial killer from her nightmares.Sachein
6.4
Overview:
A happy-go-lucky college student falls in love with a beautiful young woman at first sight, but decides to use a unique approach to get close to her, as she has many admirers in the college. How will their relationship evolve?Idhaya Thirudan
2.5
Overview:
To rebel against her mother, Deepika, a young girl, sends explicit pictures of herself to a fictitious email address. However, the pictures are received by a real person and the two fall in love.Azhagiya Tamil Magan
5.083
Overview:
Guru has the ability to predict future events. With his unique ability, he identifies several future events, including the attempted murder of his lover by a look-alike.Siva Manasula Sakthi
6.6
Overview:
Siva and Sakthi lie about their respective jobs when they meet. Once the truth comes out, they decide to take revenge but start developing feelings for each other instead.Saguni
4.929
Overview:
Saguni is a Tamil political satire film directed by Shankar Dayal. The film features Karthi and Pranitha in the lead roles, while Santhanam, Roja, Prakash Raj, Raadhika Sarathkumar and Nassar appear in supporting roles. The film along with its dubbed Telugu Version Sakuni released on June 22, 2012, It received mixed reviews.Raja Rani
7.435
Overview:
John (Arya) and Regina (Nayanthara) are forced into wedlock against their wishes. Both undergo a rough patch initially in their marriage as they are not able to get over their past romances. Prior to their marriage, Regina was in love with Surya (Jai), while John romanced Keerthana (Nazriya). What leads to the Arya-Nayanthara wedding? How they forget their romantic past and finally come together forms the rest of the story.Kuselan
5
Overview:
Balakrishnan and Ashok are two childhood friends who lose touch with each other. One of them goes on to become a national figure and the other, a village barber.Santosh Subramaniam
7.1
Overview:
Remake of Bommarillu (2006) Telugu film. Santosh's life is dictated by his father, who decides everything for him. However, when Santosh falls in love with a girl, he struggles to convince his father to let him marry his girlfriend.Parris Jayaraj
4.571
Overview:
The relationship between a gaana singer and his girlfriend goes topsy-turvy after they realise a shocking truth about their respective fathers.Veeram
5.268
Overview:
A straightforward man, who uses violence to settle disputes, decides to mend his ways for the sake of his lover, but when he learns that her family is in danger, he decides to save them at all cost.Thalaivaa
5.394
Overview:
A mafia don sends his son out of the country because he doesn't want even a shadow of his life falling on him. Destiny wills otherwise. The son makes an innocuous trip to Mumbai to visit his dad. And ends up filling his father's large shoes.Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
5.2
Overview:
Karthik, a carefree management graduate, abstains from taking up a job. One day, he, along with his close friends, decides to conduct a straw poll by dating three women and then choosing the best one.Lingaa
5.167
Overview:
After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.Osthe
4.05
Overview:
A police officer faces challenges from his family, gangsters and politicians and what happens in the end forms the crux of the story.Kadhal Azhivathillai
5.2
Overview:
A young man and a woman fall in love with each other. But soon her father gets to know about their affair and goes to extremes to separate the couple.Maanja Velu
4.3
Overview:
ACP Bose (Karthik) is a sincere police officer happily married (Anu Hassan) and living with his parents and younger brother Velu (Arun Vijay). Velu is a college student and he falls in love with his classmate Anjali (Dhansika). Umapathi (Chandrasekar) enters, who is notorious for settlements and land deals. He kills anyone who comes in his way and does not leave any evidence or witness behind. He takes a loan of 100 crores from a private bank with the help of a cunning DGP and a politician. He kills the bank’s chairman in order to avoid repayment and puts the blame on Bose. Bose tries to stop Umapathi. Velu also gets into disputes with Umapathi. What happens next forms the crux of the story.Kireedam
5.8
Overview:
A sincere man wishes to fulfill his father's dream that he follows in his footsteps and becomes a police officer. However, when his father is punished for his honesty and transferred to an area that is ruled with an iron fist by a heartless gangster, the young man must take the law into his own hands to protect his father.Acting
TBAChinnadha Oru Padam as Unknown
TBAServer Sundaram as Unknown
TBAAmali Thumali as Unknown
2025STR49 as Unknown
2025Devil's Double Next Level as Krishnamoorty "Kissa"
2025Madha Gaja Raja as Kalyanasundaram
2024Inga Naan Thaan Kingu as Vetrivel
2024Vadakkupatti Ramasamy as Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
202380's Buildup as Kathir
2023Kick as Santhosh
2023DD Returns as Madhi
2022Agent Kannayiram as Agent Kannayiram
2022Gulu Gulu as Google
2021Sabhaapathy as Sabhaapathy
2021Dikkiloona as Mani
2021Parris Jayaraj as Parris Jayaraj
2020Biskoth as Rajasimmha
2020Dagaalty as Guru
2019A1 as Saravanan
2019Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 as Viji
2017Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal as Unknown
2017Sakka Podu Podu Raja as Santa
2017Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal as Cameo
2016Mappilai Vinayagar as Unknown
2016Nambiyaar as Nambiar
2016Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum as Nasa
2016Dhilluku Dhuddu as Kumar
2016JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai as Unknown
2016Idhu Namma Aalu as Sherlock Holmes (extended cameo appearance)
2016Vaaliba Raja as Raja
2015Vaalu as Tyre
2015Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga as Vasu
2015Inimey Ippadithan as Seenu
2015Nannbenda as Sivakozhundhu
2015Aambala as Rajasekhar
2015I as Gym Babu
2014Lingaa as Lingaa's Friend
2014Aranmanai as Paalswamy
2014Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham as Sakthi
2014Thalaivan as Kannan
2014Bramman as Unknown
2014Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal as Mayilvaganam
2014Inga Enna Solluthu as Ezhumugam
2014Salalah Mobiles as Alagarsami
2014Veeram as Pichai Muniyandi
2013Endrendrum Punnagai as Baby
2013All in All Azhagu Raja as Kalyanam/Kalianan
2013Vanakkam Chennai as Narayanan
2013Raja Rani as Sarathy
2013Ya Yaa as Rajkiran (Sehwag)
2013Thalaivaa as Logu
2013Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu as Gopal
2013Pattathu Yaanai as Gouravam (Son) / Poongavanam (Father)
2013Singam 2 as Sussa
2013Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru as Nokia/Sathish
2013Thillu Mullu as American mappilai
2013Settai as Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki)
2013Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya as Kaalkattu 'KK' Kaliyaperumal
2013Alex Pandian as Kaalayan
2012Neethaane En Ponvasantham as Mahesh
2012Podaa Podi as Special Appearance
2012Kadhal Pisase as Unknown
2012Thaandavam as Sathyan
2012Mirattal as Chari
2012Saguni as Appadhurai Rajini
2012Ishtam as Thiyagu
2012Kalakalappu as Vettupuli
2012Leelai as Vicky
2012Oru Kal Oru Kannadi as Parthasarathy
2012Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal as Chandru
2011Osthe as Selvam
2011Velayudham as Speed
2011Vellore Maavattam as Kumaravelu
2011Vandhaan Vendraan as Delhi
2011Yuvan Yuvathi as Sakkarai
2011Udhayan as Mukundan
2011Deiva Thirumagal as Vinod
2011Kandaen as Unknown
2011Vaanam as Seenu
2011Singam Puli as Bujji Babu
2011Thambikottai as Unknown
2011Siruthai as Kaatu Poochi
2010Aattanayagann as Lingam's friend
2010Ayyanar as Prabha's Friend
2010Chikku Bukku as Krishna
2010Mandhira Punnagai as Senthil
2010Enthiran as Siva
2010Boss Engira Baskaran as Nallathambi
2010Moscowin Kavery as Devaraj
2010Thillalangadi as Dr.Butty Paul
2010Maanja Velu as Manickam
2010Guru Sishyan as Unknown
2010Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai as Kumar
2009Kandhakottai as Unknown
2009Kanden Kadhalai as Mokkai Rasu
2009Malai Malai as Unknown
2009Modhi Vilayadu as Unknown
2009Vamanan as Chandru
2009Maasilamani as Pazhani
2009Thoranai as Vellaichamy
2009Siva Manasula Sakthi as Vivek
2008Silambattam as Saamaa
2008Mahesh Saranya Matrum Palar as Unknown
2008Vinayakudu as Unknown
2008Jayam Kondaan as Bhavani
2008Kuselan as 'Nagercoil' Nagaraj
2008Kannum Kannum as Unknown
2008Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul as Raasu
2008Santosh Subramaniam as Srinivasan
2008Vaitheeswaran as Unknown
2008Kaalai as Unknown
2007Billa as Krishna
2007Azhagiya Tamil Magan as Guru's friend
2007Machakaaran as Unknown
2007Polladhavan as Sathish
2007Thottal Poo Malarum as Ravi's friend
2007Veerappu as Unknown
2007Kireedam as Balasubramaniam
2007Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram as Sannasi
2007Mudhal Kanave as Sathish
2007Viyabari as Personal Assistant
2006Rendu as Seenu
2006Vallavan as Bala
2006Sillunu Oru Kaadhal as Comedian
2006Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum as Arivu
2006Uyir as Unknown
2006Idhaya Thirudan as Mahesh
2005Oru Kalluriyin Kathai as David
2005February 14 as Unknown
2005Sachein as Santhanam
2004Manmadhan as Bobby
2002Kadhal Azhivathillai as Simbhu's Friend
Production
2019Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 ... Producer
2015Inimey Ippadithan ... Producer
2014Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham ... Producer
2013Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ... Producer
Sound
2013Thalaivaa ... Playback Singer
Writing
2013Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ... Dialogue