4/ 🎬 – Underrated gem. He plays a waiter in a restaurant. Emotional second half. Different from his usual.
Rajesh, being a quick-witted and resourceful person, uses his street smarts to gather clues and track down Kumar. Along the way, he befriends a quirky cop, Pandian (played by a comedian like Premji or Sathyaraj), who's eager to help him.
Santhanam’s hero films are . They rely on his dialogue delivery, situational comedy, and relatable middle-class stories. santhanam movies as hero
As Rajesh tries to clear his name, he gets entangled in a web of events that lead him to discover that Kumar is not just any ordinary gangster. Kumar has been involved in a series of crimes, including extortion, kidnapping, and murder. The police are under pressure to catch him, but Kumar always manages to stay one step ahead.
| Movie | Year | Genre | Why Watch? | |--------|------|--------|--------------| | | 2015 | Romantic Comedy | His first solo hero film. Clean comedy, family-friendly. | | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | 2017 | Masala Comedy | Mass entertainer with Santhanam-style one-liners. | | Server Sundaram | 2019 | Emotional Drama | Different role – plays a restaurant waiter. Heartfelt. | | Dikkiloona | 2021 | Sci-Fi Comedy | Time-loop concept. Unique and underrated. | | A1 Express | 2021 | Sports Comedy | Dual hero. Hockey + humor. Light watch. | 4/ 🎬 – Underrated gem
1/🧵 Santhanam as a HERO – a thread. Most know his comedy, but here are his solo/lead films. Save this. 👇
Santhanam, known for his impeccable comic timing in films like Sivaji , Oru Kal Oru Kannadi , and Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru , successfully transitioned into a hero. Here’s a curated list of his solo or lead-hero films: Different from his usual
Since his transition, Santhanam has headlined nearly 20 films as a protagonist, exploring various genres:
In a thrilling climax, Rajesh confronts Kumar, who's revealed to be a former cop turned rogue. With the help of Kavitha, Pandian, and his mobile phone shop colleagues, Rajesh manages to outsmart Kumar and bring him to justice.