# Santosh Sobhan

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{{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](/source/Sobhan)
| relatives    = [Lakshmipati](/source/Chittajalu_Lakshmipati) (uncle)<br/>[Sangeeth Sobhan](/source/Sangeeth_Sobhan) (brother) 
}}

'''Chittajalu Santosh Sobhan''' (born 12 July 1995) is an Indian actor who works in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language) films. Son of film director [Sobhan](/source/Sobhan), Santosh made his debut in the film ''[Golconda High School](/source/Golconda_High_School)'' (2011). His successful films include ''[Ek Mini Katha](/source/Ek_Mini_Katha)'' (2021) and ''[Manchi Rojulochaie](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Chittajalu_Lakshmipati) was a comedian in Telugu films and his younger brother is actor [Sangeeth Sobhan](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Mohana_Krishna_Indraganti)-directed sports film ''[Golconda High School](/source/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.](/source/Ram_Mohan_P.)'s ''[Thanu Nenu](/source/Thanu_Nenu)'', alongside [Avika Gor](/source/Avika_Gor). Suresh Kavirayani of ''[Deccan Chronicle](/source/Deccan_Chronicle)'' called him a "surprise element" while ''[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)''{{'s}} Y. Sunitha Chowdhary wrote that he showed a "lot of ease" and reminded her of actor [Srinivas Avasarala](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Ek_Mini_Katha)''. Ram Venkat Srikar of [''Cinema Express''](/source/The_New_Indian_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](/source/Maruthi)-directed ''[Manchi Rojulochaie](/source/Manchi_Rojulochaie)'', alongside [Mehreen Pirzada](/source/Mehreen_Pirzada). In his review of the film, Murali Krishna CH of ''[The New Indian Express](/source/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](/source/Kalyanam_Kamaneeyam_(2023_film))'',<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](/source/B._V._Nandini_Reddy)'s ''[Anni Manchi Sakunamule](/source/Anni_Manchi_Sakunamule)'', opposite [Malavika Nair](/source/Malvika_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](/source/Prem_Kumar_(film))''.

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Notes
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2011
|''[Golconda High School](/source/Golconda_High_School)'' 
|Gowtham
|Child actor
|<ref name=":0"/>
|-
|2014
|''[Bangaru Kodipetta](/source/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](/source/Thanu_Nenu)''
|Kiran
|Debut as lead actor 
|<ref name=":1"/>
|-
|2018
|''[Paper Boy](/source/Paper_Boy)''
|Ravi
|
|<ref name=":2"/>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
|''[Ek Mini Katha](/source/Ek_Mini_Katha)''
|Santosh
|Released on [Amazon Prime Video](/source/Amazon_Prime_Video)
|<ref name=":4"/>
|-
|''[Manchi Rojulochaie](/source/Manchi_Rojulochaie)''
|Santosh "Santu"
|
|<ref name=":5"/>
|-
|2022
|''[Like, Share & Subscribe](/source/Like%2C_Share_%26_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](/source/Kalyanam_Kamaneeyam_(2023_film))''
|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](/source/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](/source/Anni_Manchi_Sakunamule)''
|Rishi
|
|<ref name=":6"/>
|-
|''[Prem Kumar](/source/Prem_Kumar_(film))''
|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](/source/Couple_Friendly)''
|Shiva
|
|
|-
|{{pending film|Joruga Hushaaruga Shikaaru Podhama}}
|{{TBA}}
|
|
|-
|{{pending film|Parimala and Co.}}
|{{TBA}}
|[Tamil](/source/Tamil_cinema) 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](/source/Viu_(streaming_media))
|Web Debut 
|<ref name=":3"/>
|-
|2021
|[''The Baker and The Beauty''](/source/The_Baker_and_The_Beauty_(web_series))
|Vijay Krishna Dasaripalle
|[Aha](/source/Aha_(streaming_service))
|
|<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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Category:Male actors in Telugu cinema
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Category:21st-century Indian male actors
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Category:Indian male actors

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