Santhosh Aryan is a Kannada film actor known for his lead performances in films such as Nooru Janumaku (2010), Abhiram (2010), and Ishta (2014). He also hosted the reality show Pyate Hudugira Halli Lifu on Suvarna TV, which further raised his public profile. In 2014, he participated in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 2, where he built a significant fan following over the course of the show. He was among the top five finalists in the season, finishing in fifth place after 98 days in the house.
Lead roles in Kannada films Nooru Janumaku (2010), Abhiram (2010), and Ishta (2014).