Santhanam is an Indian actor, producer, comedian, singer, and writer who has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. Credited as the “Comedy Superstar”, some of the projects he has been cast in include Siva Manasula Sakthi, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, Siruthai, Oru Kal Oru Kannadi, Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya, Salalah Mobiles, Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham, Dhilluku Dhuddu 2, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Parris Jayaraj, Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum, Pesadha Kannum Pesume, Something Something… Unakc** Enakc**, Kadhal Azhivathillai, Oru Kalluriyin Kathai, Mudhal Kanave, Thottal Poo Malarum, Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul, Modhi Vilayadu, Kandein Kadhalai, Moscowin Kavery, Aattanayagan, Deiva Thirumagal, Vanthaan Vendraan, Vellore Maavattam, Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal, Naan Ee, All in All Azhagu Raja, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, Singam 2, Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu, Raja Rani, Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai, I, Sakka Podu Podu Raja, Parris Jayaraj, and Sabhaapathy.

Full Name

N. Santhanam

Nick Name

Santhanam

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

Tamil Nadu, India

Residence

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality

Education

Santhanam attended Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Occupation

Actor, Producer, Comedian, Writer, Singer

Family

Genre

Soundtrack

Instruments

Vocals

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 4¾ in or 164.5 cm

Weight

66 kg or 145.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Santhanam has dated –

1. Usha (2004-Present) – He got married to Usha in a marriage arranged by their parents in 2004. The duo parents 3 children.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Sports a beard

Santhanam Facts

1. He spent his childhood years growing up in Pozhichalur, near Pallavaram in Chennai.
2. In 2002, Santhanam made his Tamil film debut as Vikram’s friend in the film titled Pesadha Kannum Pesume.
3. He co-starred as Vivek in the 2009 Tamil-language romantic comedy film Siva Manasula Sakthi. This role won him the Vijay Award for “Best Comedian”.
4. He brought to life the character of “Thala Thalapathy” Nallathambi in the 2010 Tamil-language romantic comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran, a role which bagged him the Vijay Award for “Best Comedian”.
5. In 2014, Santhanam made his Malayalam film debut by appearing as Azhagarsamy, a genius who has made many unbelievable applications, in the romantic comedy film Salalah Mobiles.
6. Santhanam has shared a close bond with actor, filmmaker, and musician Silambarasan. It was Silambarasan who offered him his first movie breakthrough.

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