{{short description|Indian actor, born 1995}} {{Indian patronymic|Santosh|Sobhan}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Santosh Sobhan | image = Santosh Shoban.jpg | caption = Santosh in 2022 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|12 July 1995|df=yes}} | birth_place = | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2011{{ndash}}present | father = Sobhan | relatives = Lakshmipati (uncle)<br/>Sangeeth Sobhan (brother) }}
'''Chittajalu Santosh Sobhan''' (born 12 July 1995) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. Son of film director Sobhan, Santosh made his debut in the film ''Golconda High School'' (2011). His successful films include ''Ek Mini Katha'' (2021) and ''Manchi Rojulochaie'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite news|title=Does the Dubbed Diwali Films fail to impress the Telugu audience? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/does-the-dubbed-diwali-films-fail-to-impress-the-telugu-audience/articleshow/87543332.cms|access-date=2022-01-04|website=The Times of India|date=5 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
== Early life and career == Santosh was born on 12 July 1995 to Telugu film director Sobhan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Priya |date=12 July 2021 |title=Birthday wishes to young hero santosh shobhan |url=https://telugu.santoshammagazine.com/2021/07/12/birthday-wishes-to-young-hero-santosh-shobhan/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103154751/https://telugu.santoshammagazine.com/2021/07/12/birthday-wishes-to-young-hero-santosh-shobhan/ |archive-date=3 January 2022 |website=Santosham magazine |language=te}}</ref> His uncle Chittajalu Lakshmipati was a comedian in Telugu films and his younger brother is actor Sangeeth Sobhan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-04|title=పెళ్ళికోసం తపించే ప్రేమ్ కుమార్గా సంతోష్!|url=https://ntvtelugu.com/santosh-shobhan-headlines-hilarious-entertainer-prem-kumar/|website=NTV Telugu|language=te}}</ref>
Santosh completed his graduation in mass communication but opted to pursue a career in films like his father.<ref>{{Cite web|last=India|first=The Hans|date=2015-11-27|title=My passion for cinema comes from my dad: Santosh Sobhan|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2015-11-27/My-passion-for-cinema-comes-from-my-dad-Santosh-Sobhan/189173|website=The Hans India}}</ref> He first appeared in Mohana Krishna Indraganti-directed sports film ''Golconda High School'' in 2011.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Rajamani|first=Radhika|date=17 January 2011|title=Review: Golconda High School is brilliant|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-golconda-high-school/20110117.htm|access-date=2022-01-03|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref>
In 2015, Santosh made his debut as a lead in Ram Mohan P.'s ''Thanu Nenu'', alongside Avika Gor. Suresh Kavirayani of ''Deccan Chronicle'' called him a "surprise element" while ''The Hindu''{{'s}} Y. Sunitha Chowdhary wrote that he showed a "lot of ease" and reminded her of actor Srinivas Avasarala.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Chowdhary|first=Y. Sunita|date=2015-11-27|title=Thanu Nenu: Juvenile journey|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/thanu-nenu-juvenile-journey/article7923421.ece|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Following ''Thanu Nenu,'' Santosh took a break from films.<ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=2016-04-28|title=Santosh bags another movie|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280416/santosh-bags-another-movie.html|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Santosh returned to cinema in 2018 with ''Paper Boy''.<ref name=":2">{{Citation|title=Paper Boy Movie Review {2/5}: A predictable love story which turns into a sobfest with endless sermons and unnecessary drama|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/paper-boy/movie-review/65621261.cms|access-date=2022-01-03}}</ref> The following year, he appeared in TV series ''The Grill.''<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|title='Kirrak Party' director Sharan Koppisetty's new web-series 'The Grill' a|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kirrak-party-director-sharan-koppisettys-new-web-series-the-grill/articleshow/70055273.cms|access-date=2022-01-03|website=The Times of India|date=3 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2021, Santosh a played a young adult who suffers from small penis syndrome in ''Ek Mini Katha''. Ram Venkat Srikar of ''Cinema Express'' appreciated his performance, writing, "Santosh Shoban’s reticent performance entwined with the deadpan dialogue delivery brilliantly complements the smutty humour."<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=29 May 2021|title='Ek Mini Katha' review: Small issues don't deter bigger laughs|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/may/29/ek-mini-katha-review-small-issues-dontdeter-bigger-laughs-2308912.html|archive-date=|access-date=|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Later that year, Santosh starred in Maruthi-directed ''Manchi Rojulochaie'', alongside Mehreen Pirzada. In his review of the film, Murali Krishna CH of ''The New Indian Express'' stated: "Santosh Sobhan gives a decent performance, but he has to work on his expressions."<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=6 November 2021|title='Manchi Rojulochaie' movie review: An enjoyable festive entertainer|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/nov/06/manchi-rojulochaie-movie-review-an-enjoyable-festive-entertainer-2379988.html|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
Santosh has appeared in ''Kalyanam Kamaneeyam'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2023-01-06 |title='Kalyanam Kamaneeyam' actor Santosh Soban: A moment of epiphany made me realise I am living my dream |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-santosh-soban-discusses-his-telugu-movie-kalyanam-kamaneeyam/article66345281.ece |access-date=2023-01-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> followed by B. V. Nandini Reddy's ''Anni Manchi Sakunamule'', opposite Malavika Nair<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|date=2021-07-05|title=Nandini Reddy's next Telugu film is 'Anni Manchi Sakunamule'|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/santosh-sobhan-and-malvika-nair-in-nandini-reddys-film/article35146256.ece|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and ''Prem Kumar''.
== Filmography == {{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Film !Role !Notes !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2011 |''Golconda High School'' |Gowtham |Child actor |<ref name=":0"/> |- |2014 |''Bangaru Kodipetta'' |Venu |Supporting role |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/im-proud-to-have-made-my-debut-as-a-hero-with-paper-boy-santosh-sobhan/articleshow/65733632.cms|title=Paper Boy turned out to be a game-changer for me: Santosh Sobhan|last= Nyayapati|first=Neeshita|work=The Times of India|date=9 September 2018 }}</ref> |- |2015 |''Thanu Nenu'' |Kiran |Debut as lead actor |<ref name=":1"/> |- |2018 |''Paper Boy'' |Ravi | |<ref name=":2"/> |- | rowspan="2" |2021 |''Ek Mini Katha'' |Santosh |Released on Amazon Prime Video |<ref name=":4"/> |- |''Manchi Rojulochaie'' |Santosh "Santu" | |<ref name=":5"/> |- |2022 |''Like, Share & Subscribe'' |Viplav | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=Like Share & Subscribe Movie Review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/like-share-subscribe/movie-review/95297249.cms |access-date=2022-10-09 |website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |- |rowspan="4" |2023 | ''Kalyanam Kamaneeyam'' |Shiva | |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telugucinema.com/news/first-look-of-kalyanam-kamaneeyam-is-out |title= First look of 'Kalyanam Kamaneeyam' is out|website= Telugucinema.com|date=9 December 2022}}</ref> |- |''Sridevi Shoban Babu'' |Shoban Babu | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2023 |title=Sridevi Shoban Babu Movie Review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/sridevi-shoban-babu/movieshow/85588083.cms|access-date=2023-02-20 |website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> |- |''Anni Manchi Sakunamule'' |Rishi | |<ref name=":6"/> |- |''Prem Kumar'' |Prem Kumar | |<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-02|title=Glimpse of Santosh Shoban's 'Prem Kumar' is out|url=https://telanganatoday.com/glimpse-of-santosh-shobans-prem-kumar-is-out|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2026 |''Couple Friendly'' |Shiva | | |- |{{pending film|Joruga Hushaaruga Shikaaru Podhama}} |{{TBA}} | | |- |{{pending film|Parimala and Co.}} |{{TBA}} |Tamil film | |- |{{TBA}} |{{pending film|Production no. 4}} |{{TBA}} | |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/265369/santosh-sobhan-youtube-girl-another-baby | title=Santosh Sobhan & YouTube Girl – Another Baby? | date=30 October 2023 }}</ref> |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Network !Notes !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2019 |''The Grill'' |Arjun |Viu |Web Debut |<ref name=":3"/> |- |2021 |''The Baker and The Beauty'' |Vijay Krishna Dasaripalle |Aha | |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2021-09-13|title='The Baker and the Beauty' series review: Good old fairytale romance, and some more|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/the-baker-and-the-beauty-series-review-santhosh-shobhan-scores-in-this-telugu-web-series/article36429430.ece|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|9922589}} *{{Instagram|santoshsoban}}
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