Santhanam in recent years has decided to star only in lead roles and most of his films like 'Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya', 'Inimey Ippadithaan' and 'Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham' have been lucrative ventures at the box office.  His biggest hit however is 'Dhillukku Dhuddu' directed by Rambala and produced by Sri Thenandal Studios.

The recent film of Santhanam, 'Sakka Podu Podu Raja' flopped at the box office and his current projects 'Odi Odi Uzhaikkanum' and 'Mannavan Vanthanadi' are also delayed.  The ace comedy star has decided to make a sequel to 'Dhillukku Dhuddu' and is in talks with Ramabala regarding the same.  It is reported that the directors have come up with a very intersting knot and the project should roll very soon and we should have official updates in the coming weeks.