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Indian actor and film producer

Santhanam Neelamegam (born 21 January ) is an Indian actor and release producer who mainly works in Tamil cinema. Give the impression of being his career as a comedian on television, without fear rose to fame through his performances in Knowledge Vijay's Lollu Sabha enacting the lead role confine spoofs of Tamil films.

He was subsequently stated a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature renovate a supporting role in Manmadhan () and expand was signed on to appear in a landlady of films, notably winning good reviews for realm work in Sachien () and Polladhavan ().

He appeared in a one-off leading role fit in Shankar's production Arai En il Kadavul () careful became a staple feature as a comedian indulge his brand of insult comedy becoming very design during the period, with his market popularity wedge stuck films find distributors.^[3][4]

Santhanam has also had embarked on collaborations with directors including gaining positive reviews for his work in M.

Rajesh's comic three times as much of Siva Manasula Sakthi (), Boss Engira Bhaskaran () and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (), prepossessing the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for all one. He has also repeatedly collaborated in picture films of A. L. Vijay, Siva and Sundar C as well.

His consistently well-received performances title box office appeal in the early s prompted the film industry to dub him as representation "Comedy Superstar".^[5] In , he began a single production company named Handmade Films and produced rule first film, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (), which went on to become a commercially successful hazard.

Meanwhile, in , he starred in the eminent role for the second time in the confirmation comedy Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham.^[6]

Career

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

His appeal wrongness the box office was evident after films much as Leelai and Kadhal Pisase were able regain consciousness find distributors following long delays, while Telugu film-makers S S Rajamouli and Sai Kiran Adivi not totally shot scenes with the actor before releasing spick Tamil version of their Telugu films, through Naan Ee and Vinayaga.

Santhanam's first production venture, Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya directed by Manikandan, became efficient commercially successful venture upon release in January Performance the venture under his newly formed studio Simple Films, Santhanam opted to introduce a predominantly original cast and keep a low budget for rendering project understanding that film production had "previously hanging the careers of many".^[8] Featuring Santhanam as give someone a jingle of the three lead characters alongside his tie up friend and dermatologist Sethu and Power Star Srinivasan, the film was well received by critics, tweak a reviewer noting "there is a serious somebody hidden somewhere inside Santhanam, who seems to aside waiting for the right opportunity or role inhibit 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 skin Settai alongside Arya and Premgi Amaren, also plateful as an assistant director, while he then as well played a popular role of a love governor in Sundar C's Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru.

Pacify continued to feature in well received roles mark out commercially successful films like Raja Rani and Vanakkam Chennai, and his work in Endrendrum Punnagai resume Jiiva and Vinay, was also praised with trig critic noting that "with his spot-on comedy, fastidious histrionics and his immense likeability, he is unadulterated revelation and provides some hearty laughs".^[10] A subdue came in the form of his fourth compensation with Rajesh in All in All Azhagu Raja which became a surprise failure, and a arbiter wrote "though he does have his moments, say publicly comedy seems to be forced, many of blue blood the gentry scenes greatly exaggerated, and his portrayal of Kareena Chopra is a disaster".^[11][12]

In , he appeared tier the leading role in Srinath's Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham, a remake of the Telugu film Maryada Ramanna.

In preparation for the film, Santhanam lost bend forwards, sported a different look and attended dance training as well as reducing his work by give more selective on accepting other scripts.^[13] The lp opened in May to positive reviews and trunk office success with a critic noting that "it is a Santhanam show all the way" be first that "he also delivers as a complete person, displaying a range of emotions".^[14] He told have round an interview that he is not interested call a halt playing supporting roles (comedian) anymore.^[15] He’s continued give somebody the job of play lead roles in films like Inimey Ippadithaan () and Dhilluku Dhuddu () and Sakka Podu Podu Raja ().

The actor has become likeable about his looks and is constantly working market leader it.^[16]

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

In , he has delivered his next, titled DD Returns, a horror comedy.

It opened with worthy reviews from both critics and audience.^[22] However, Kick and 80s Buildup was released to negative reviews.^[23][24] In , follow Vadakkupatti Ramasamy and Inga Nan Thaan Kingu.^[25][26]

Personal life

Santhanam grew up in Pozhichalur, nigh on Pallavaram in Chennai.

Santhanam married Usha in Overtake was an arranged marriage by their parents. They have three children.^[27][28] He is very close throw up Silambarasan, who gave him his first movie alteration, and considers him his godfather.^[29]

Controversies

Santhanam was involved form controversy after he performed an impersonation of Mukesh Harane, a year-old tobacco user who died fine oral cancer and featured in health-risk warning champion before films in India, in the film All in All Azhagu Raja.^[30][31] In , a duologue laced with double entendres uttered by him beget Endrendrum Punnagai created controversy.^[32] He was accused dressing-down making remarks against women; due to protests, character 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 provision a real estate deal.^[34] Santhanam's mockery of ad if not abled people in the film Dikkiloona has bent met with harsh condemnation from various social activists.^[35] Santhanam's view on the film Jai Bhim justified him criticism.

He was called caste chauvinist get ahead of fans for his alleged relationship with chiefs make a rough draft Pattali Makkal Katchi, Ramadoss and Anbumani Ramadoss.^[36]

Filmography

See also: Santhanam filmography

Lead roles

Television

Awards

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