Dhanush
Acting
Born: Jul 28, 1983
From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tere Ishk Mein | Shankar Gurrukkal | 2025 | 5.5 |
| Raayan | Kathavaraayan 'Raayan' | 2024 | 6.086 |
| Captain Miller | Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller | 2024 | 6.8 |
| Vaathi | Balamurugan | 2023 | 6.759 |
| Ethir Neechal | Special Appearance in "Local Boys" … | 2013 | 6.5 |
| Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Self | 2013 | 3.5 |
| Raanjhanaa | Kundan | 2013 | 6.602 |
| Maryan | Mariyaan | 2013 | 6.2 |
| 3 | Ram | 2012 | 6.682 |
| Aadukalam | K. P. Karuppu | 2011 | 7.7 |
| Seedan | Saravanan | 2011 | 4.5 |
| Mappillai | Saravanan | 2011 | 4.4 |
| Venghai | Selvam | 2011 | 5.9 |
| Mayakkam Enna | Karthik Swaminathan | 2011 | 6.712 |
| Uthama Puthiran | Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani | 2010 | 6.3 |
| Kutty | Kutty | 2010 | 5.4 |
| Padikathavan | Radhakrishnan (Rocky) | 2009 | 4.0 |
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Vasu | 2008 | 7.0 |
| Polladhavan | Prabhu | 2007 | 7.2 |
| Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai) | 2007 | 3.2 |
| Pudhupettai | 'Kokki' Kumar | 2006 | 7.5 |
| Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Thirukumaran | 2006 | 6.2 |
| Devathayai Kanden | Babu | 2005 | 5.7 |
| Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | Srinivasan | 2005 | 6.0 |
| Sullan | Subramani | 2004 | 5.667 |
| Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Saravanan | 2004 | 4.8 |
| Dreams | Shakti | 2004 | — |
| Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu | 2003 | 6.1 |
| Kadhal Konden | Vinod | 2003 | 7.773 |
| Thulluvadho Ilamai | Mahesh | 2002 | 7.0 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1983 |
| From | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, … |