Santhanam (actor)

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Born
Santhanam Neelamegam

(1980-01-21) January 21, 1980 (age 44) [1]
Pozhichalur (near Pallavaram), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Film producer
Years active2001–present
SpouseUsha [2]
Children3
Honours Kalaimamani - 2018
Website Official website

Santhanam Neelamegam (born 21 January 1980) is an Indian actor and film producer who mainly works 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 (2004) and then was signed on to appear in a host of films, notably winning good reviews for his work in Sachien (2005) and Polladhavan (2007). He appeared in a one-off leading role in Shankar's production Arai En 305-il Kadavul (2008) and became a staple feature as a comedian with his brand of insult comedy becoming very successful during the period, with his market popularity helping stuck films find distributors. [3] [4]

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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 (2009), Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010) and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), winning the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for each one. He has also repeatedly collaborated in the films of A. L. Vijay, Siva and Sundar C as well.

His consistently well-received performances and box office appeal in the early 2010s prompted the film industry to dub him as the "Comedy Superstar". [5] In 2012, he began a film production company named Handmade Films and produced his first film, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013), which went on to become a commercially successful venture. Meanwhile, in 2014, he starred in the leading role for the second time in the action comedy Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham . [6]

Career

Unlike comedians such as Vadivelu and Vivek who usually appear in comedy tracks separate from the main plot, Santhanam mostly plays either the male protagonist's friend or enemy, forming an essential part of the plot. [3] He has noted that he actively avoided being a part of separate comedy tracks within films, maintaining that appearing as an actor in the story would stop his comedy from becoming monotonous. [7]

His appeal at the box office was evident after films such as Leelai and Kadhal Pisase were able to find distributors following long delays, while Telugu film-makers S S Rajamouli and Sai Kiran Adivi partially shot scenes with the actor before releasing a Tamil version of their Telugu films, through Naan Ee and Vinayaga .

Santhanam's first production venture, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya directed by Manikandan, became a commercially successful venture upon release in January 2013. Producing the venture under his newly formed studio Handmade Films, Santhanam opted to introduce a predominantly new cast and keep a low budget for the project understanding that film production had "previously ended the careers of many". [8] Featuring Santhanam as one of the three lead characters alongside his close friend and dermatologist Sethu and Power Star Srinivasan, the film was well received by critics, with a reviewer noting "there is a serious actor hidden somewhere inside Santhanam, who seems to be waiting for the right opportunity or role to break out of the comedian and sidekick roles he is confined to now", adding that "he can put many commercially successful actors to shame". [9] He featured a journalist in Kannan's comedy film Settai alongside Arya and Premgi Amaren, also serving as an assistant director, while he then also played a popular role of a love guru in Sundar C's Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru . He continued to feature in well received roles in commercially successful films like Raja Rani and Vanakkam Chennai , and his work in Endrendrum Punnagai with Jiiva and Vinay, was also praised with a critic noting that "with his spot-on comedy, measured histrionics and his immense likeability, he is a revelation and provides some hearty laughs". [10] A set-back came in the form of his fourth collaboration with Rajesh in All in All Azhagu Raja which became a surprise failure, and a critic wrote "though he does have his moments, the comedy seems to be forced, many of the scenes greatly exaggerated, and his portrayal of Kareena Chopra is a disaster". [11] [12]

In 2014, he appeared in the leading role in Srinath's Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham , a remake of the 2010 Telugu film Maryada Ramanna . In preparation for the film, Santhanam lost weight, sported a different look and attended dance classes as well as reducing his work by being more selective on accepting other scripts. [13] The film opened in May 2014 to positive reviews and box office success with a critic noting that "it is a Santhanam show all the way" and that "he also delivers as a complete actor, displaying a range of emotions". [14] He told in an interview that he is not interested in playing supporting roles (comedian) anymore. [15] He’s continued to play lead roles in films like Inimey Ippadithaan (2015) and Dhilluku Dhuddu (2016) and Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017). The actor has become conscious about his looks and is constantly working on it. [16]

He starring in Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 (2019) is the sequel to Dhilluku Dhuddu. Santhanam's brand of comedy is 'giving counters' or mocking heroes, villains and everyone in the film something that Goundamani used to do. [17] His film, A1 (2019) was followed with Dagaalty (2020).He appeared in Kannan’s Biskoth (2020), where he plays a biscuit factory employee, who discovers that he is an 18th century king. [18] In Parris Jeyaraj (2021), Santhanam is a YouTuber who is famous among youngsters for his gaana songs. [19] Next in Dikkiloona (2021), a science fiction comedy film written and directed by Karthik Yogi. [20] In Agent Kannayiram (2022), Santhanam played the role of a self-proclaimed, private detective who tries to solve the mystery behind the unsolved dead bodies found in and around the railway tracks. [21]

In 2023, he has delivered his next, titled DD Returns , a horror comedy. It opened with positive reviews from both critics and audience. [22] However, Kick and 80s Buildup was released to negative reviews. [23] [24] In 2024, follow Vadakkupatti Ramasamy and Inga Naan Thaan Kingu . [25] [26]

Personal life

Santhanam grew up in Pozhichalur, near Pallavaram in Chennai. Santhanam married Usha in 2004. It was an arranged marriage by their parents. They have three children. [27] [28] He is very close to Silambarasan, who gave him his first movie breakthrough, and considers him his godfather. [29]

Controversies

Santhanam was involved in controversy after he performed an impersonation of Mukesh Harane, a 24-year-old tobacco user who died of oral cancer and featured in health-risk warning cards before films in India, in the film All in All Azhagu Raja . [30] [31] In 2013, a dialogue laced with double entendres uttered by him in Endrendrum Punnagai created controversy. [32] He was accused of making remarks against women; due to protests, the dialogue was removed from the film. [33] Santhanam was booked for allegedly assaulting a Chennai-based builder who reportedly took a huge sum from Santhanam for a real estate deal. [34] Santhanam's mockery of differently abled people in the film Dikkiloona has been met with harsh condemnation from various social activists. [35] Santhanam's view on the film Jai Bhim earned him criticism. He was called caste chauvinist by fans for his alleged relationship with chiefs of Pattali Makkal Katchi, Ramadoss and Anbumani Ramadoss. [36]

Filmography

Lead roles

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes
2008 Arai En 305-il Kadavul Raasu Krishnamoorthy
2013 Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Kaalkaatu Kalliyaperumal "KK"Also producer
2014 Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham ShakthiAlso producer
2015 Inimey Ippadithaan SeenuAlso producer
2016 Dhilluku Dhuddu KumarAlso producer
2017 Server Sundaram K. SundaramUnreleased film
Sakka Podu Podu Raja Santa
2019 Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 VijiAlso producer
A1 Saravanan
2020 Dagaalty GuruAlso producer
Biskoth Raja
2021 Parris Jeyaraj Jeyaraj
Dikkiloona Mani
Sabhaapathy Sabhaapathy
2022 Gulu Gulu Google aka Gulu Gulu / Mario
Agent Kannayiram Detective Kannayiram
2023 DD Returns Sathish
Kick Santhosh
80s Buildup Kathir
2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy Ramasamy
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu Vetrivel

Television

YearShowRoleTV Channel
2000–2001Tea Kadai BenchWin TV
2003 Annamalai Sakthi Sun TV
2003Sagalai Vs Ragalai STAR Vijay
2003–2004 Lollu Sabha STAR Vijay

Awards

Santhanam awards and nominations
Totals [a]
Wins16
Nominations23
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef
2009 4th Vijay Awards Best Comedian Siva Manasula Sakthi Won [37]
2010 58th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor Boss Engira Bhaskaran Nominated [38]
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best ComedianWon [39]
Edison Awards (India) Best ComedianWon [40]
5th Vijay Awards Best Comedian Won [41]
2011 59th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor Deiva Thirumagal Nominated [42]
Siruthai Nominated [42]
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Comedian Deiva Thirumagal Won [43]
Velayudham Won [44]
6th Vijay Awards Best Comedian Deiva Thirumagal Won [45]
SIIMA Awards Best Comedian Vaanam Won [46]
2012 7th Vijay Awards Best Comedian Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Won [47]
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best ComedianWon [48]
60th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor Nominated [49]
SIIMA Awards Best ComedianNominated [50]
Chennai Times AwardBest ComedianWon [51]
Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest ComedianWon [52]
Edison Awards (India) Best Comedian Won [53]
2013 8th Vijay Awards Best Comedian Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Won [54]
SIIMA Awards Best Comedian Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Nominated [55]
Behindwoods Gold Medal AwardBest Acting Performance Raja Rani Won [56] [57]
Endrendrum Punnagai Won [58] [59]
2015 SIIMA Awards Best Comedian Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga Nominated [60]
2015 Vijay Awards Best Comedian Aranmanai Nominated
2018 Kalaimamani Award Contribution to the field of art and literature—Won [61]

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