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There has been never any dearth of quality comedians in Tamil films. From NSK down to recent times, Tamil films have been well served by a series of talented comedians. In recent times, Vadivelu and Vivek have been on top with their unique brand of comedy. And joining the list is Santhanam. The young comedian acquitted himself in Manmadhan. More recently, he again turned in a good show in Something Something Unakkum Enakkum. Now, he has again showed his spontaneous talent in Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. Though his character is miniscule, the young man has acquitted himself and now looks on the way to cementing his place in the industry. As a comedian, Santhanam combines the virtue of Vivek, Vadivelu and Goundamani. He has come to cinema through TV. He is a welcome and worthy addition to the long list of comedians in Tamil cinema.
Santhanam, the emerging comedian
Fast climbing to stardom is Lollu Sabha fame Santhanam. One of the popular comedians today, Santhanam's performance in recent films (Something Something Unakkum Enakkum, Sillunu Oru Kathal and Vallavan) has won him appreciation. His quick wit and racy dialogue delivery has brought him fame. Today Santhanam is acting in nearly half-a-dozen movies including Rendu, Paratai Engira Azhagu Sundaram, Vyapari, Thottal Poo Malarum, Kannum Kannum, Magudam, Azhagiya Thamizh Magan among others. Says Santhanam, 'though I have completed over 15 films, I never got an opportunity to act with the likes of Vadivelu and Vivek. I admire Vadivelu for his voice modulation while Vivek for spreading right messages through his humor.' Santhanam says, 'people appreciate my dialogue delivery. My spontaneous humor has reached film buffs. I thank all my producers and directors for it'. His immediate priority is to do quality movies and establish a name for himself in the industry.
Santhanam, Rajinikanth & Kuselan
Joining the long list of actors forming part of Rajinikanth's 'Kuselan' is Santhanam. The comedian, who is awaiting the release of 'Arai En 305il Kadavul', in which he plays the hero, has been roped in to play the role of a production manager in the movie. A thrilled Santhanam says, 'It is a dream come true experience for me to be part of a Rajinikanth films so early in my career. Though he is a tall actor, he is very humble and polite. Understanding that I was very nervous to share the screen with him, he made me feel at ease and relaxed me'. Santhanam says, ' I relish every moment shooting with a stalwart like Rajinikanth'.
Santhanam's strategic career move
Santhanam started his career with a comedy spoof show 'Lollu Sabha' on the small screen. He graduated to play comedy roles on the big screen with the hit film 'Manmadhan'. He managed to garner a lot of attention and soon acted with all top stars including Vijay, Ajith, Suriya, and Dhanush. He is very eagerly awaiting the release of 'Kuselan' in which he shares the screen with superstar Rajinikanth. To cap them all, he played the lead role in the film 'Arai En 305il Kadavul'. He has been getting offers to play lead roles but then the smart Santhanam seems to be wary of accepting them as of now. 'I somehow feel I had played the protagonist pretty quickly in my career. I would like to cement my place in the industry and then experiment. I have no plans of playing hero in the near future,' he says.
Santhanam’s Nanbenda dialogue turns film title
Santhanam’s popular word Nanbenda from Rajesh directed Boss Engira Bhaskaran has now turned out to be a film title. Producer turned actor Udhayanidhi and Santhanam who entertained with OKOK will yet again team up for the film Nanbenda. The duo currently working for the movie Idhu Kathirvelin Kadhal that features Nayanthara as the leading lady and Nanbenda is their third combo film. Jagadish, an associate of director Rajesh will be introduced to Kollywood film industry as director with this movie. Touted to be a comic caper, more details on this interestingly titled Nanbenda are to be revealed by the makers. The film will hit the floors after Udhayanidhi wraps up Idhu Kathirvelin Kadhal and Jagadish completes his work for Rajesh directorial All In All Azhaguraja.
Santhanam turns psychiatrist
Santhanam, Sethu and Vishaka Singh who entertained the audiences with Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaya film will yet again be seen together in another laughter riot. The film has been titled as Vaaliba Raja and Sai Gokul Ramnath, a former associate of KV Anand is wielding the megaphone for this comic caper. Santhanam will be seen as psychiatrist in the movie and Sethu will be seen in a designer role. Radhan is the music director of the movie. Vaaliba Raja shooting schedules have commenced in June and the movie will wrap up by the end of August. Stick to this space for more updates of the movie.