Santhosh Kesavan Nair is an Indian actor in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippat ...

. He has acted in more than 100 films as villain, hero, second hero and as comedian as well.

Early life

Santhosh is from

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ...

. 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 St Joseph's Higher Secondary School (informally St Joseph's or SJHSS) is a government aided boys school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, which was established in 1857. * Madhu (actor), film actor * Sathyan (actor), film actor and t ...

. Both his sisters turned out to be gynaecologists while he wanted to pursue a career as an actor. He graduated and post graduated in Mathematics 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

* 1921 Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare (2022) * On The Way (2014) *

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(2013) as Ajith Kumar * Sringaravelan (2013) * Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013) * Nakhangal (2012) *

Madirasi ''Madirasi'' is a 2012 Malayalam action comedy film directed by Shaji Kailas and starring Jayaram, Meera Nandan, Meghana Raj, Kailash, Kalabhavan Mani and Tini Tom. The film is based on a series of true incidents that took place in the city of ...

(2012) * Bhoomiyude Avakaashikal (2012) * Kamal Perak (2012) * Kaaryasthan (2010) * I G Inspector General (2009) * Kaakki (2007) *

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(2005) * The Tiger (2005) *

Chandrolsavam ''Chandrolsavam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal with Meena, Ranjith, Cochin Haneefa, VK Sreeraman, Santhosh and Jagadish in supporting roles. V. Dakshinamoorthy ma ...

(2005) * Kochirajavu (2005) * Vettam (2004) * Freedom (2004) *

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(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 ''Kauravar'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language gangster action thriller film, directed by Joshiy, written by Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan, Thilakan, Murali, Anju, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu. The film was remade in Te ...

(1992) * Ardram (1992) as Thaha *

Maanyanmar ''Maanyanmaar'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph. The plot revolves around two petty thieves who are on a run after being released on parole for a week. It featu ...

(1992) * Thalastaanam (1992) * Kaumaara Swapnangal (1991) * Vishnulokam (1991) * Koodikkaazhcha (1991) * Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990) * Crime Branch (1989) *

Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal ''Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith from a story by Kamal, it was produced by Castle Productions. The film stars Jayaram as Sivasankaran, who a ...

(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 ''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return o ...

(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 ''Iniyum Kadha Thudarum'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Poorna Chandra Rao. The film stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Jaya Prada, Ambika (actress), Ambika and Shalini, Baby Shalini. The film has musical s ...

(1985) * Sandhyaykkenthinu Sindooram (1984) * Kurishuyudham (1984) as Gunda * Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984) * Nishedi (1984) as Sunny *

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(1984) * Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) * Pinnilavu (1983) *

Naanayam ''Naanayam'' (lit. ''coin'' or ''integrity'') is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language heist thriller film written and directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan in his directorial debut. Produced by Atharsh Capital Film Works, the film stars Prasanna as the p ...

(1983) * Ithu Njangalude Katha (1982)

Television

*Swapnam ( Asianet) *Sreekrishnan ( Surya TV)

References

* http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/santhosh.html * http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=1312 * http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=326

External links

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Santhosh at MSI
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