Santhosh (actor)

Santhosh is an Indian film actor in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films as villain, hero, second hero and as comedian as well.

Early life
Santhosh is from Thiruvananthapuram. He is the only son of retired headmaster C. N. Kesavan Nair and P. Rajalakshmiamma, who is also a retired teacher. He grew up along with his two sisters in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram. Santhosh was brought up by his maternal grandparents Adv. K. S. Chellappan Pillai and B. Parukuttyamma ever since his parents left to Ethiopia on deputation. He did his schooling at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram. Both his sisters turned out to be gynecologists while he wanted to pursue a career as an actor. He graduated and post graduated in Maths from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was active in politics during his college days. He made his debut through Malayalam movie "Ith njangalude Katha" in 1982. He married Subhasree V., a high-school teacher by profession; they have a daughter, Rajasree S Nayar.

Filmography

 * On The Way (2013)
 * Ginger (2013) as Ajith Kumar
 * Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath(2013)
 * Nakhangal (2012)
 * Madirasi (2012)
 * Bhoomiyude Avakaashikal (2012)
 * Kamal Perak (2012)
 * Kaaryasthan (2010)
 * I G Inspector General (2009)
 * Kaakki (2007)
 * Bus Conductor (2005)
 * The Tiger (2005)
 * Chandrolsavam (2005)
 * Kochirajavu (2005)
 * Vettam (2004)
 * Freedom (2004)
 * Runway (2004)
 * Krishnaa Gopaalakrishnaa (2002)
 * Kaathara (2000)
 * Crime File (1999)
 * Maanthrikam (1995)
 * Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995)
 * Sindoorarekha (1995)
 * Kadal (1994)
 * Chukkan (1994)
 * Paalayam (1994)
 * Avan Ananthapadmanaabhan (1994)
 * Sainyam (1994)
 * Gaandeevam (1994)
 * Customs Diary (1993) as Dany
 * Kauravar (1992)
 * Ardram (1992) as Thaha
 * Maanyanmar(1992)
 * Thalastaanam (1992)
 * Kaumaara Swapnangal (1991)
 * Vishnulokam (1991)
 * Koodikkaazhcha (1991)
 * Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
 * Crime Branch (1989)
 * Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989)
 * Oru Muthassikkadha (1988) as Karuppayyan
 * Ayitham (1988) as Govindankutty
 * Chaaravalayam (1988)
 * Maanasa Maine Varu (1987)
 * Agnimuhoortham (1987)
 * Irupatham Noottandu (1987)
 * Caberet Dancer (1986)
 * Snehamulla Simham (1986)
 * Ente Shabdam (1986) as Abu
 * Yuvajanotsavam (1986) as Nissar
 * Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
 * Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986) as Kasim
 * Kothi Theerumvare (1985)
 * Ormikkaan Omanikkaan (1985)
 * Kiraatham (1985) as Murali
 * Kaattuthee (1985)
 * Angadikkappurathu (1985) as Raghu
 * Upaharam (1985)
 * Akalathe Ambili (1985) as Edwin
 * Daivatheyorthu (1985)
 * Vasantha Sena (1985) as Martin
 * Ithu Nalla Thamaasha (1985) as Vjayakrishnan/Kuttappan
 * Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985)
 * Anakkorumma (1985) as Vikraman
 * Eeran Sandhya (1985)
 * Orikkal Oridathu (1985)
 * Kandu Kandarinju (1985) as college bully
 * Ivide Ee Theerathu (1985)
 * Ee lokam Ivide kure manushyar (1985)
 * Iniyum Katha Thudarum (1985)
 * Sandhyaykkenthinu Sindooram (1984)
 * Kurishuyudham (1984) as Gunda
 * Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984)
 * Nishedi (1984) as Sunny
 * April 18 (1984)
 * Ivide Thudangunnu (1984)
 * Pinnilavu (1983)
 * Naanayam (1983)
 * Ithu Njangalude Katha(1982)

Television

 * Swapnam (Asianet)
 * Sreekrishnan (Surya TV)