Sandy (choreographer)
Indian actor and choreographer (born 1986)
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A. Santhosh Kumar (born 5 July 1986), known professionally as Sandy, is an Indian actor and choreographer who works in Tamil and Malayalam films and television. He starred in films such as Leo (2023), Niram Marum Ulagil (2025) and Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025), Bha Bha Ba (2025) and Parimala and Co (2026).
July 5, 1986 [1]
- Actor
- choreographer
Sandy | |
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Sandy in 2019 | |
| Born | A. Santhosh Kumar July 5, 1986 [1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Spouse(s) |
Dorathy Sylvia (m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Kalaimamani (2023)[2] |
Sandy gained popularity in Tamil films for his dance choreography in "Pathala Pathala" and "Monica", and special appearance songs in films like Love Today.[3] In 2019, Sandy participated as a contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss 3 and emerged as the runner-up.[4]
Career
Early work (2005-2019)
He choreographed for actor Sathish Krishnan and Jayashree[5] throughout the season. He is one of the judges in Kings of Dance season 2.[6] He worked as a choreographer for the Telugu and Kannada language shows Challenge Show and Kuniyona Bara.[7]
He started his choreography career in Tamil film industry through the film Aaaah in 2014. Later he choreographed Viraivil Isai, Ivanuku Thannila Gandam and Vaalu[8] in 2015. He also choreographed for the movies Saagasam, Jithan 2 and Gethu.[9] He further went on to choreograph songs for Rajinikanth in the 2018 film Kaala.[10] As an actor, Sandy made his debut in the movie Ivanuku Thannila Gandam, a comedy film featuring Deepak Dinkar.[11]
In 2019, Sandy appeared in the reality television show Bigg Boss 3 on Star Vijay as a contestant, finishing as the runner up.[12][13]
Further career (2019-present)
In 2021, he appeared in the horror film 3:33 as the lead.[14] A reviewer of The Times of India stated, "The film then throws stuff like semi-evil numbers, mediums who communicate with ghosts and more scenes with Kathir [Sandy] that may or may not be bad dreams, but by then, the film stops being truly scary and turns exhausting".[15] In 2023, he appeared in the film Leo alongside actor Vijay where Sandy portrays the character of a robber.[16][17][18]
In 2022, Sandy was the initial cast for the role Samson in the Kannada film Head Bush which starred Dhananjaya. However he opted out of the role and was replaced by Balu Nagendra.[19][20]
In 2025, Sandy choreographed the song "Monica" for the Tamil film Coolie.[21][22] Then he made his Malayalam debut in the superheroine film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra as the antagonist, Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda. It emerged as the highest grossing Malayalam film of all time.[23][24] He is also playing a role in the Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer alongside Jayasurya and Anushka Shetty.[25][26] He also made his Telugu debut in the horror film Kishkindapuri as the antagonist Vishrawaputra.
Sandy also signed a role with Malayalam director Dhananjay Shankar in the action thriller film Bha. Bha. Ba..[27][28] In 2026, he announced his lead role in a Tamil alongside Kavin and Priyanka Mohan which is currently undergoing filming and production and is titled #Kavin09.[29]
Personal life
Sandy married actress Kaajal Pasupathi in 2008, however the couple later decided to divorce in 2012.[30] He later married social media influencer Dorathy Sylvia in 2017 and have 2 children.[31]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Aaaah | Himself | Tamil | Special appearance in the song "Kannaadithanda" | |
| 2015 | Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Maika Mahesh | [32] | ||
| 2016 | Gethu | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Mutta Bajji" | [33] | |
| Ka Ka Ka Po | Himself | Special appearance | [34] | ||
| 2017 | Julieum 4 Perum | Dimple Raj | [35] | ||
| 2019 | Thanimai | Advocate Govindhan | [36] | ||
| 2021 | 3:33 | Kathir | [37] | ||
| Parris Jeyaraj | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu" | |||
| 2022 | Love Today | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Saachitale" | ||
| 2023 | Dada | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Namma Thamizh Folku" | ||
| DD Returns | Himself | Special appearance in the song "French Kuthu" | |||
| Let's Get Married | Guruji's follower | [38] | |||
| Leo | Robber | [39] | |||
| 2024 | Hot Spot | Siddharth | [40] | ||
| 2025 | Dragon | Warden | Special appearance in the song "Maatikinaaru Orutharu" | [41] | |
| Niram Marum Ulagil | Anbu | [42] | |||
| Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda | Malayalam | Malayalam debut | [43] | |
| Kishkindhapuri | Visravaputra | Telugu | Telugu debut | [44] | |
| Bha. Bha. Ba. | ACP Ashkar Ahammed | Malayalam | [45] | ||
| 2026 | TN 2026 | Sivalinga's son | Tamil | Special appearance | [46] |
| Karuppu | Cafe Customer | Cameo Appearance | [47] | ||
| Parimala and Co | Varghese | ||||
| TBA | Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer † | TBA | Malayalam | [48] | |
| TBA | Rosy † | TBA | Kannada | Kannada debut | [49] |
| TBA | Gift † | TBA | Tamil | [50] | |
| TBA | Kavin 09 † | TBA | [51] | ||
| TBA | Superhero † | TBA | [52] |
- Music videos
Partial choreography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Aaaah | Cameo |
| 2015 | Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Also actor |
| Viraivil Isai | Cameo | |
| Vaalu | ||
| 2016 | Gethu | Cameo[33] |
| Saagasam | ||
| Jithan 2 | ||
| Jambulingam 3D | ||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | Cameo | |
| Virumandikkum Sivanandikkum | ||
| 2018 | Kaala | |
| Sandakozhi 2 | ||
| Pariyerum Perumal | ||
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | |
| Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | ||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | ||
| 2020 | Pallu Padama Paathuka | |
| Ayngaran | ||
| 2021 | Jail | |
| 2022 | Vikram | |
| Naai Sekar | [54] | |
| 2023 | Dada | Cameo |
| 2024 | Aavesham | Malayalam film[55] |
| Thangalaan | ||
| 2025 | Thug Life | |
| Coolie | [56] | |
| They Call Him OG | Telugu film; "Firestorm" song | |
| Vaa Vaathiyaar | "Uyir Pathikaama" song | |
| 2026 | Karuppu | |
Television
| Year | Programme | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Maanada Mayilada | Judge | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Bigg Boss | Himself | Special appearance in finale | |
| 2017-2018 | Kings of Dance season 2 | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Bigg Boss 3 | Contestant | Runner-up[57] | |
| 2024 | Jodi Are U Ready | Judge | ||
| 2025 | Jodi Are U Ready season 2 | [58] | ||
| 2026 | Bigg Boss 9 | Himself | Guest appearance for Pongal[59] | |
| 2026–present | Jodi Are U Ready season 3 | Judge | [60] | |