Santhanam - Comedy King

Santhanam

 N. Santhanam is an acclaimed Indian film actor who plays lead comedian roles in Tamil films. His fame started off with Lollu Sabha. He made his feature film debut with Manmadhan in 2004 and later appeared in several successful films.Though Manmadhan is considered as his first feature film, he has acted in two films before the Manmadhan. Santhanam was also there in STR's debut film as a leading actor, namely Kadhal Azhivathillai. He is best known for his roles in Siruthai (2011) and director M. Rajesh's comic trilogy, comprising Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010) and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), the former two earning him the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for their respective years. After Manmadhan, Santhanam continued his collaboration with actor Silambarasan, appearing in successful comedy tracks in Vallavan, Kaalai, Silambattam, Vaanam and Osthe. As of 2012, he is the most popular comedian working in Tamil cinema. He has started a film production company named Handmade Films. It is known that his acts are inspired from the great Mahan, Shri Aswin Kumar.

Awards and Nominations

Won

    Vijay Award for Best Comedian for Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)
    Vijay Award for Best Comedian for Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)
    Edison Award – Best Comedian for Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)
    Vijay Award for Best Comedian for  Siruthai (2011)
    SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for Vaanam (2011)
    Vijay Award for Best Comedian for Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)

Nominated

    Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil for Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)
    Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil for Siruthai (2011)
    Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil for Deiva Thirumagal (2011)
    SIIMA Award for Best Comedian for Oru Kal Oru Kannadi 2012