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Dhanush

Dhanush

Actor · Born 1983-07-28 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Biography

Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer acclaimed for his versatility. He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) and earned early recognition through Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006). His performance in Aadukalam (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor, marking a major milestone in his career. Dhanush gained wider popularity in Hindi cinema with Raanjhanaa (2013) and continued to balance commercial and critically acclaimed films such as Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Vada Chennai (2018), Asuran (2019), and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). He made his Hollywood debut with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker. He achieved an important milestone in the history of Indian cinema, acting in The Gray Man (2022) alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, under the Russo brothers' directorial.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Gray Man (2022) — Avik San
  2. The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) — Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
  3. Raanjhanaa (2013) — Kundan
  4. Asuran (2019) — Sivasaamy
  5. Vada Chennai (2018) — Anbu
  6. Captain Miller (2024) — Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
  7. Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) — Raghuvaran
  8. Karnan (2021) — Karnan
  9. Atrangi Re (2021) — Vishu
  10. 3 (2012) — Ram
  11. Thiruchitrambalam (2022) — Thiruchitrambalam
  12. Shamitabh (2015) — Danish
  13. Jagame Thandhiram (2021) — Suruli
  14. Aadukalam (2011) — K. P. Karuppu
  15. Maari (2015) — Maari
  16. Kodi (2016) — Kodi & Anbu
  17. Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) — Raghuvaran
  18. Pudhupettai (2006) — 'Kokki' Kumar
  19. Anegan (2015) — Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
  20. Thangamagan (2015) — Thamizh Vijayraghavan
  21. Maari 2 (2018) — Maariyappan aka Maari
  22. Raayan (2024) — Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
  23. Maryan (2013) — Mariyaan
  24. Pa Paandi (2017) — Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
  25. Vaathi (2023) — Balamurugan
  26. Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) — Vasu
  27. Polladhavan (2007) — Prabhu
  28. Ethir Neechal (2013) — Self - Dancer
  29. Mayakkam Enna (2011) — Karthik Swaminathan
  30. Kara (2026) — Karasaami
  31. Naane Varuvean (2022) — Prabhu/Kadhir
  32. Kuberaa (2025) — Deva Kalam
  33. Idli Kadai (2025) — Murugan
  34. Kadhal Konden (2003) — Vinod
  35. Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) — Self
  36. Mappillai (2011) — Saravanan
  37. Uthama Puthiran (2010) — Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
  38. Thodari (2016) — Poochiappan
  39. Pattas (2020) — Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
  40. Tere Ishk Mein (2025) — Shankar Gurrukkal

Directed

  1. Raayan (2024) — Director
  2. Pa Paandi (2017) — Director
  3. Idli Kadai (2025) — Director
  4. Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) — Director
  5. Yatra Raja Debut Film — Director
  6. Untitled Dhanush Directorial — Director