ActorIndian

Santhanam

Actor , Comedian , Producer

Age46 Years Old

Birth DateJanuary 21, 1980

StatusMarried

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Biography & Overview

N. Santhanam is an Indian film actor and producer who mainly works in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a comedian on television and rose to fame through his performances in STAR Vijay's Lollu Sabha, where he enacted lead roles in spoofs of Tamil films. He was given a supporting role in Manmadhan (2004) by actor Silambarasan and subsequently appeared in numerous films, earning critical acclaim for his work in Sachien (2005) and Polladhavan (2007). As of 2012, he was recognized as the most popular comedian working in Tamil cinema. He has since established his own film production company, Handmade Films.

Personal Information

Full Name: Santhanam
Birthplace: Pozhichalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Birth: January 21, 1980
Religion: Hinduism
Hobbies: Singing

Physical Statistics

Height: 170 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black

Education & Qualifications

Highest Degree

Graduate

Schools

Marya Nivas Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pozhichalur, Chennai

Colleges / Universities

Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College, Pammal, Chennai

Graduate

Family & Relationships

Father: Neelamegam
Spouse / Partner: Usha
Child: Three kids

Career Milestones & Awards

Career Debut

Manmadhan (2004) | Tea Kadai Bench (Tamil, 2000-2001)

Awards & Honors

Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award - Best Comedian (Male) - 2012 Vijay Award for Best Comedian - Multiple wins Filmfare Award (Tamil Film Industry) - Best Supporting Actor - Nominated 2012

Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia

11. Santhanam began his acting journey in 2000 with the Tamil TV show ‘Tea Kadai Bench’ on Win TV. | 2. He has ventured into film production with Tamil movies like ‘Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya’ (2013), ‘Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham’ (2014), and ‘Inimey Ippadithaan’ (2015). | 3. In addition to acting, Santhanam enjoys singing and has contributed vocals to songs such as Vanganna Vanakkanganna from ‘Thalaivaa’ (2013) and Aara Amara from ‘Nambiar’ (2014). | 4. Santhanam has been honored with multiple Vijay Awards for Best Comedian for his roles in Tamil films including ‘Siva Manasula Sakthi’ (2009), ‘Boss Engira Bhaskaran’ (2010), ‘Siruthai’ (2011), ‘Oru Kal Oru Kannadi’ (2012), and ‘Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru’ (2013). | 5. He started his television career in a comedy show titled Sakala vs Ragala before moving to Lollu Sabha.