Top 10 Best Tamil Movies of South Indian Comedy Actor Santhanam

Santhanam is a popular South Indian comedy actor known for his impeccable timing and delivery of jokes. He has appeared in numerous Tamil films and has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the Tamil film industry. Here is a list of the Top 10 Movies of Santhanam, carefully selected based on their commercial and critical success and Santhanam’s performances in them.

These movies showcase some of the best comedic performances of Santhanam and are considered a must-watch for any fan of his work.

List of Top 10 Best Movies of South Indian Comedy Actor Santhanam

One of the most successful South Indian comedic performers, Santhanam has had a career spanning more than two decades. Here is a list of the Top 10 Best Santhanam Comedy Movies that are a must-watch for fans of South Indian cinema.

1. Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)

2. Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)

3. Siruthai (2011)

4. Velayudham (2011)

5. Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)

6. Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013)

7. Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)

8. Ya Ya (2013)

9. Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014)

10. Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (2015)

1. Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009)

A definite in any list of Top 10 Santhanam movies, “Siva Manasula Sakthi” is a 2009 Tamil romantic comedy film directed by Rajesh. The film stars Jeeva and Anuya Bhagvath in the lead roles, with Santhanam playing Jeeva’s friend. The film is about a man who falls in love with a woman but struggles to express his feelings and win her over. Santhanam gives comic relief throughout the movie. The hilarious scenes where he suffers from getting stuck between lovers will bring a smile to anyone watching this movie, especially the scenes at the movie theatre and bar.

“Siva Manasula Sakthi” was a commercial success at the box office and was critically acclaimed. The film went on to win several awards and accolades, and Santhanam won the Best Comedian award at the 10th Vijay Awards in 2010.

2. Boss Engira Bhaskaran (2010)

“Boss Engira Bhaskaran” is a 2010 Tamil comedy film directed by M. Rajesh and is one of the best comedy movies of Santhanam. The film stars Arya and Nayantara in the lead roles, with Santhanam in a supporting role. The film is about Bhaskaran, played by Arya, the man who tries all means to succeed in life, even though he is criticized by everyone around him. He also tries to impress Nayanthara by all means and fails every single time. 

Santhanam plays the role of Raja, a friend who encourages Bhaskaran and tries to bring out his talent and make him excel in life, but the steps they take all lead to a dead end. Santhanam’s role in the movie has been considered as one of the most iconic comedic roles in Tamil cinema.

Santhanam bagged many award for this movie – Edison Award, Vijay Award, and the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian.

3. Siruthai (2011)

Siruthai is a 2011 Tamil-language action film directed by Siva. The film stars Karthi and Tamannaah in lead roles, with comedian Santhanam, who portrayed a pivotal role, receiving critical acclaim for his performance. The film is a remake of the Telugu-language film, Vikramarkudu (2006).

In “Siruthai”, Santhanam plays the character of Kaatu Poochi, a friend of Rocket Raja (dual role played by Karthi). Santhanam provided comic relief and helped Karthi’s character in his mission to take down a powerful criminal.

“Siruthai” is a must in any named list of movies of Santhanam due to its commercial success at the box office. The film went on to win several awards and accolades, including the Vijay Award for Best Comedian -Tamil for Santhanam. He was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.

4. Velayudham (2011)

“Velayudham” is a 2011 Tamil-language superhero film directed by Mohan Raja. The film stars Vijay, Genelia D’Souza and Hansika Motwani in the lead roles, with Santhanam in a supporting role. The film is about a regular man who becomes a vigilante to fight against corruption and injustice.

One of the best Santhanam hits in recent times, “Velayudham”, has him play the character of Speed, a small-time crook who is a close friend of the lead character Velayudham or Velu, played by Vijay. The crowd loved Santhanam’s performance as Speed due to the numerous humorous one-liners he uttered throughout the movie. Santhanam’s ease with playing the role of the hero’s friend is quite laudable. Sharing screen space with Superstars and yet attracting all the attention is an admirable achievement. Santhanam won the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian in 2012.

5. Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)

“Oru Kal Oru Kannadi” (OKOK) is a 2012 Tamil romantic comedy film directed by Rajesh. The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin and Hansika Motwani in the lead roles, with Santhanam in a supporting role. The film revolves around the life of a man who tries to fall in love with a girl he saw at a traffic signal with the help of his friend Paartha, played by Santhanam.

“Oru Kal Oru Kannadi” was a commercial success at the box office. Once again, Santhanam’s role as the hero’s friend is special, making the movie a full-length comedy. The scenes where he tries to convince Hansika to fall in love with his friend are hilarious and make you ROFL.

The film went on to win several awards and accolades, including the Vijay Award and the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award-Best Comedian.

6. Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (2013)

Santhanam played one of the lead roles in the 2013 Tamil film “Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya.” The movie was directed by Manikandan and starred Santhanam, Powerstar Srinivasan, Sethu and Vishakha Singh. The movie is about three friends who turn enemies when they try to impress the one girl that they all fall in love with. All the scenes that follow – right from trying to impress the girl to making sure that the other two do not score – are filled with lots of funny moments that will leave the viewer in splits. 

This was the first film produced by Santhanam’s film production company – Handmade Films. It was a commercial success at the box office and was deemed to be the Pongal winner of 2013. Though it was a very good movie with lots of laughter elements and is a definite on any of Santhanam’s hit movies lists, he did not win any awards for this movie.

7. Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)

“Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru” (TVSK) is a 2013 Tamil romantic comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Siddharth, Hansika Motwani, and Santhanam in the lead roles. The film is about the life of a man who falls in love with a woman but struggles to express his feelings and win her over.

Santhanam plays the role of a love guru named Mokia in “Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru.” He aids Siddharth’s character, Kumar, in his attempts to woo his co-worker, Sanjana (played by Hansika Motwani). Every time he tries, Mokia fails to succeed in making Kumar’s office crush  fall in love with him, but the scenes never fail to make you laugh until your sides hurt. 

“Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru” was a commercial hit at the box office and is one of the best movies with the Siddharth-Santhanam combo. The film went on to win the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for Santhanam.

8. Ya Ya (2013)

Ya Ya is a 2013 Indian Tamil comedy film written and directed by debutant I. Rajasekaran. The film stars Shiva, Santhanam, Sandhya and Dhansika in the lead roles. With their names as Dhoni and Sehwag, Shiva and Santhanam make a lot of cricket-related jokes and punches that were very relevant to the year of the movie’s release. Since both of them are good comedians, Ya Ya is a definite addition to any of the top-listed Santhanam movies. 

Santhanam played a major role in the film, which received a ‘U/A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification. Despite the mixed reviews, the film’s performance at the box office was considered a decent success.

9. Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014)

Santhanam played a supporting role in the Tamil film “Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal”, which was released in 2014. The film was directed by S. R. Prabhakaran and starred Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nayanthara in the lead roles. 

The movie was a romantic comedy, and Santhanam played the role of Udhayanidhi Stalin’s best friend, Mayilvaganam. He was the perfect sidekick to the hero, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and provided many funny moments in the movie. The comedy scenes in this movie will have you laughing like a child at every single one.

10. Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (2015)

“Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga” (VSOP) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by M. Rajesh. The movie stars actor Santhanam, along with Arya and Tamannaah, in the lead.

On August 14, 2015, the film was released and proved to be a success commercially. Both critics and audiences were impressed with Santhanam’s performance. This is a great movie to watch. Very good comic timing and a superb performance by both Santhanam and Arya. This is a clean movie that can be a fun family movie for a weekend, filled with laughter elements.

In conclusion, Santhanam is one of the most renowned comedy actors in the South Indian film industry. He has appeared in numerous Tamil films and has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the Tamil film industry. The above-listed Top 10 Movies of Santhanam are a representation of his best works, where he showcased his impeccable timing and delivery of jokes. Each of these movies is a must-watch for any fan of Santhanam’s work, and it is a great way to understand his evolution as an actor. These movies not only entertain but also showcases the versatility of Santhanam as an actor. They are a perfect blend of comedy, drama and action, making them a perfect watch for movie enthusiasts. Santhanam’s performances in these films have been widely appreciated and have helped him to establish himself as a leading comedian in Tamil Cinema.

These are some of the movies that are considered the best of Santhanam’s career from Top10sOnly. Did we miss out on any of your favourites? Let us know in the comments below. 

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