Santhanam

N. Santhanam is an Indian film actor and producer whose main works are in Tamil cinema. Beginning his career as a comedian on television, he rose to fame through his performances in STAR Vijay's Lollu Sabha enacting the lead role in spoofs of Tamil films. He was subsequently given a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature in a supporting role in Manmadhan and then was signed on to appear in a host of films, notably winning good reviews for his work in Sachien and Polladhavan. He appeared in a one-off leading role in Shankar's production Arai En 305-il Kadavul 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 gaining positive reviews for his work in M Rajesh's comic trilogy of Siva Manasula Sakthi, Boss Engira Bhaskaran and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi, winning the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for each one.