# Santhanam filmography

Santhanam is an Indian actor and film producer who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian and also has appeared in films in a lead role. 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. 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).

## Film
### As actor

| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
| 2002 | Pesadha Kannum Pesume | Vikram's classmate | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Aravind | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | Manmadhan | Bobby | |
| 2005 | Sachien | Santhanam | |
| 2005 | Englishkaran | College Student | |
| 2005 | February 14 | College Student | |
| 2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | David | |
| 2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | Jackie | |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Mahesh | |
| 2006 | Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum | Arivu | |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Rajesh | |
| 2006 | Vallavan | Bala | |
| 2006 | Rendu | Seenu | |
| 2007 | Veerasamy | Veera Saamy's friend | |
| 2007 | Mudhal Kanave | Sathish | |
| 2007 | Viyabari | Suryaprakash's PA | |
| 2007 | Kireedam | Balasubramaniam | |
| 2007 | Veerappu | Puli's Friend | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Ravi's friend | |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Murugan | |
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Vicky's friend | |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Sathish | |
| 2007 | Billa | Krishna | |
| 2008 | Kaalai | College Student | |
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran | Madan | |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum | Murali | 25th Film |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Srinivasan | |
| 2008 | Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul | Raasu | Debut in a lead role |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Nagercoil Nagaraj | |
| 2008 | Jayamkondaan | Bhavani | |
| 2008 | Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar | Mahesh's friend | |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Sama | |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Vivek | Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
| 2009 | Thoranai | Vellaichamy | |
| 2009 | Maasilamani | Pazhani | |
| 2009 | Vaamanan | Chandru | |
| 2009 | Modhi Vilayadu | Kaduku | |
| 2009 | Malai Malai | Vimal Haasan | |
| 2009 | Kandein Kadhalai | Mokkai Raasu | |
| 2009 | Kandhakottai | Velu | |
| 2009 | Balam | Mahesh's friend | |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Kumar | |
| 2010 | Guru Sishyan | Gayathri's uncle | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | Manikkam | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Dr. Putti Paul | |
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Devaraj | |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Nallathambi | Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Siva | |
| 2010 | Mandhira Punnagai | Senthil | |
| 2010 | Chikku Bukku | Vijay | |
| 2010 | Ayyanaar | Shiva | 50th Film |
| 2010 | Aattanayagan | Lingam's friend | |
| 2010 | Chutti Chathan | Scientist Vasu | |
| 2011 | Siruthai | Kaatuppoochi | Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
| 2011 | Thambikottai | Saisa | |
| 2011 | Singam Puli | Buji Babu | |
| 2011 | Vaanam | "Tantana Tan" Seenu | |
| 2011 | Kandaen | Saami | |
| 2011 | Udhayan | Mukundhan | |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Vinod | |
| 2011 | Markandeyan | Yaanaimudi | |
| 2011 | Yuvan Yuvathi | Sakkarai | |
| 2011 | Vanthaan Vendraan | Delhi | |
| 2011 | Vellore Maavattam | Kumaravel | |
| 2011 | Velayudham | Speed | |
| 2011 | Osthe | Selvam | |
| 2012 | Vinayaka | Senthil | Scenes reshot for Tamil version only |
| 2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Chandru | |
| 2012 | Kadhal Pisase | Srinath | |
| 2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Parthasarathi "Partha" | Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
| 2012 | Leelai | Vicky | |
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Vettupuli | |
| 2012 | Ishtam | Thiyagu | |
| 2012 | Saguni | Appadurai "Rajni" | |
| 2012 | Naan Ee | Poottu Govindhan | 75th Film; Scenes reshot for Tamil version only |
| 2012 | Mirattal | Chari | |
| 2012 | Thaandavam | Sathyan | |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Himself | Guest appearance in "Love Pannlama" song |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Prakash | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Kaalayan | |
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal | Also producer |
| 2013 | Settai | Nagaraj "Nadupakka Nakki" | |
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Nokia | Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
| 2013 | Thillu Mullu | American groom | Guest appearance |
| 2013 | Singam 2 | Susai | |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Poongavanam & Gouravam | Double role |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Logu | |
| 2013 | Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Gopal | |
| 2013 | Ya Ya | Rajkiran "Sehwag" | |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Sarathy | |
| 2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Narayanan | |
| 2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Kalyanam & Kaali | Double role |
| 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Baby | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Bail Perumal | |
| 2014 | Salalah Mobiles | Azhagarsamy | Malayalam film |
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | Ezhumugam | |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Mayilvaganam | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Nandhu | |
| 2014 | Thalaivan | Kannan | |
| 2014 | Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Shakthi | Also producer |
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Anjali's suitor | Guest appearance |
| 2014 | Aranmanai | Paalsaamy | |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Lingaa's sidekick | 100th Film |
| 2014 | Amali Thumali | — | Unreleased |
| 2015 | I | Babu | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Inspector RDX Rajasekhar | |
| 2015 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Thothathri & Paartha | Double role |
| 2015 | Nannbenda | Sivakozhundhu "Kozhundhu" | |
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithaan | Seenu | Also producer |
| 2015 | Vaalu | Tyre | |
| 2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Vasu | |
| 2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Raja | |
| 2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Sherlock Holmes | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Dhilluku Dhuddu | Kumar | |
| 2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Nasa | |
| 2016 | Nambiar | Nambiar | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Santhanam | Guest appearance |
| 2017 | Server Sundaram | K. Sundaram | Unreleased; Filmed in 2016 |
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Santa | |
| 2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Viji | Also producer |
| 2019 | A1 | Saravanan | |
| 2020 | Dagaalty | Guru | Also co-producer |
| 2020 | Biskoth | Rajasimma, Raja, Simmha & Baabubali | Quadruple role |
| 2021 | Parris Jayaraj | Jayaraj | |
| 2021 | Dikkiloona | Mani, EB Mani & Mappillai Mani | Triple role |
| 2021 | Sabhaapathy | Sabhaapathy | |
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | Gulu Gulu | |
| 2022 | Agent Kannayiram | Detective Kanayiram | |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Sathish | 125th Film |
| 2023 | Kick | Santhosh | |
| 2023 | 80s Buildup | Kathir | |
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | Ramasamy | |
| 2024 | Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Vetrivel | |
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Kalyanasundaram | Filmed in 2012 and released after 12 years |
| 2025 | DD Next Level | TBA | Post-production |

## Discography
### As singer

| Year | Film | Song | Composer |
| 2013 | Thalaiva | "Vanganna Vanakkanganna" | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| 2016 | Nambiar | "Aara Amara" | Vijay Antony |
| 2022 | Kick | "Saturday is Cominguuu" | Arjun Janya |
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | "Abarakko Dabarakko" | Sean Roldan |