The following is the filmography of Santhanam, an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films as a comedian. 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.[1][2] 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).
| Year | Film | Role | Sources | Ref.|References |
|---|
| 2002 | Pesadha Kannum Pesume | Uncredited role[3] |
| Kadhal Azhivathillai | Uncredited role |
| 2003 | Alai | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | Manmadhan | Bobby |
| 2005 | Sachien | Santhanam |
| Englishkaran |
| February 14 |
| 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 |
| Mudhal Kanave | Satish |
| Viyabari | Personal Assistant |
| Kireedam | Balasubramaniam |
| Veerappu |
| Thottal Poo Malarum |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Murugan |
| Machakaaran |
| Polladhavan | Satheesh |
| Billa | Krishna |
| 2008 | Kaalai |
| Theekuchi |
| Vaitheeswaran |
| Kannum Kannum | 25th film |
| Santosh Subramaniam | Srinivasan |
| Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul | Raasu |
| Kuselan | Nagercoil Nagaraj |
| Jayamkondaan | Bhavani |
| Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar |
| Silambattam | Sama |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Vivek | Vijay Award for Best Comedian[4] |
| Thoranai | Vellaichamy |
| Maasilamani | Pazhani |
| Vaamanan | Chandru |
| Modhi Vilayadu | Kaduku |
| Malai Malai | Vimal Haasan |
| Kandein Kadhalai | Mokkai Raasu |
| Kandhakottai | Velu |
| Balam |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Kumar |
| Guru Sishyan |
| Maanja Velu | Manikkam |
| Thillalangadi | Dr. Putti Paul |
| Moscowin Kavery | Devaraj |
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Nallathambi | Vijay Award for Best Comedian[5] |
| Enthiran | Siva |
| Mandhira Punnagai | Senthil |
| Chikku Bukku | Vijay |
| Ayyanaar | 50th film |
| Aattanayagan |
| 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 |
| Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal |
| Markandeyan | Yaanaimudi |
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Sakkarai |
| Vanthaan Vendraan | Delhi |
| Vellore Maavattam | Kumaravel |
| Velayudham | Speed |
| Osthe | Selvam |
| 2012 | Vinayakudu | Senthil |
| Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Chandru |
| Kadhal Pisase | Krishna |
| Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Parthasarathi (Partha) | Vijay Award for Best Comedian[6] |
| Leelai | Vicky |
| Kalakalappu | Vettupuli |
| Ishtam | Thiyagu |
| Saguni | Appadurai Rajini |
| Naan Ee | Poottu Govindhan | 75th film |
| Mirattal | Chari |
| Thaandavam | Sathyan |
| Podaa Podi | Himself | Guest appearance in "Love Pannlama" song[7] |
| Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Prakash |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Kaalayan |
| Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal | Debut - Lead Role Also producer[8] |
| Settai | Nagaraj (Nadupakka Nakki) |
| Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Mokia | Vijay Award for Best Comedian[6] |
| Thillu Mullu | American Mappilai | Guest appearance[9] |
| Singam 2 | Susai |
| Pattathu Yaanai | Poongavanam (Gouravam) |
| Thalaivaa | Logu |
| Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Gopal |
| Ya Ya | Rajkiran (Sehwag) |
| Raja Rani | Sarathy |
| Vanakkam Chennai | Narayanan |
| All in All Azhagu Raja | Kalyanam/Kaaliannan |
| Endrendrum Punnagai | Baby |
| 2014 | Veeram | Bail Perumal |
| Salalah Mobiles | Azhagarsamy | Malayalam film |
| Inga Enna Solluthu | Ezhumugam |
| Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Mayilvaganam |
| Bramman | Nandhu |
| Thalaivan | Kannan |
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Sakthi | Lead Role Also producer[10] |
| Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Anjali's suitor | Guest appearance[11] |
| Aranmanai | Paalsaamy |
| Lingaa | Lingaa's sidekick | 100th film |
| 2015 | I | Babu |
| Aambala | Rajasekhar |
| JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Thothathri |
| Nannbenda | Sivakozhundhu |
| Inimey Ippadithaan | Seenu | Lead Role Also producer[12] |
| Vaalu | Tyre |
| Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Vasu |
| 2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Raja |
| Idhu Namma Aalu | Sherlock Holmes | Guest appearance |
| Dhilluku Dhuddu | Kumar | Lead Role |
| Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Nasar |
| Nambiar | Nambiar |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Santhanam | Guest appearance |
| Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Santa | Lead Role |
| 2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Viji | Lead Role |
| A1 | Saravanan | Post-production |
| Server Sundaram | K. Sundaram | Delayed |
| Oodi Oodi Uzhaikanum | Filming |
| Mannavan Vanthanadi | Delayed |
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1. ^{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-23/news-interviews/29573822_1_santhanam-siruthai-comedian|title=Santhanam the most wanted!|publisher=The Times of India|date=23 May 2011}}
2. ^{{cite web|author=K. R. Manigandan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/comedy-is-serious-business/article3314748.ece |title=Comedy is serious business |publisher=The Hindu|date=14 April 2012 |accessdate=15 November 2013}}
3. ^S Engira Santhanam. Say Yes. – Telugu Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (1 June 2011). Retrieved on 4 November 2013.
4. ^{{cite web|author=K. Lakshmi |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article441682.ece |title=‘Pasanga' steals show at Vijay awards |publisher=The Hindu |date=2010-05-30 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}
5. ^{{cite web|author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2011/vijay-awards-winners-list-2011-270611-aid0017.html |title=5th Vijay Awards winners list |publisher=Oneindia |date=2011-06-27 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}
6. ^1 {{cite news|agency=IANS |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/news-interviews/39227707_1_chevalier-sivaji-award-best-film-vijay-awards |title=Dhanush, Samantha win top honours at Vijay Awards |publisher=The Times Of India |date=2013-05-13 |accessdate=2013-05-22}}
7. ^http://www.behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/nov-12-03/podaa-podi-simbu-19-11-12.html
8. ^http://www.sify.com/movies/santhanam-turns-producer-news-tamil-mhlkoUaeabbsi.html
9. ^http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/santhanam-in-kamal-haasans-role-thillu-mullu-2-thillu-mullu-25-05-13.html
10. ^Suganth, M (17 June 2013) Santhanam in 'Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham' – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 4 November 2013.
11. ^http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/vanavarayan-vallavarayan-movie-review/article6405155.ece
12. ^http://www.sify.com/movies/santhanam-to-release-inimmey-ippadithaan-on-his-own-news-tamil-pgckxWajfgccf.html
13. ^Santhanam turns singer, records song in 15 mins! – Times Of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (4 October 2013). Retrieved on 4 November 2013.