Santhosh (actor)
Santhosh Kesavan Nair is an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He has acted in more than 100 films as villain, hero, second hero and as comedian as well.
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| Born | Santhosh Kesavan Nair |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse(s) | Subhasree.V |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | C. N. Kesavan Nair P. Rajalakshmiamma |
Early life
Santhosh is from Thiruvananthapuram.[1] 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 gynaecologists 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" directed by P.G. Viswambharan in 1982. He married Subhasree V., a high-school teacher by profession; they have a daughter, Rajasree S Nayar.
Filmography
- Sringaravelan (2013)
- 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)
References
- "Manorama Online | Women | Work & Life |". www.manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2015.