Dhanush
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Tere Ishk Mein as Shankar Gurrukkal
- 2025 · Idli Kadai as Murugan
- 2025 · Kuberaa as Deva Kalam
- 2025 · Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam as Cameo
- 2023 · Vaathi as Balamurugan
- 2022 · The Gray Man as Avik San
- 2022 · Maaran as Mathimaaran
- 2021 · Atrangi Re as Vishu
- 2018 · Maari 2 as Maariyappan aka Maari
- 2018 · Vada Chennai as Anbu
- 2017 · Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 as Raghuvaran
- 2017 · Pa Paandi as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
- 2016 · Thodari as Poochiappan
- 2015 · Thangamagan as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
- 2015 · Maari as Maari
- 2015 · Shamitabh as Danish
- 2013 · Naiyaandi as Chinna Vandu
- 2013 · Maryan as Mariyaan
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2013 · Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath as Self
- 2012 · 3 as Ram
- 2011 · Mappillai as Saravanan
- 2011 · Seedan as Saravanan
- 2011 · Aadukalam as K. P. Karuppu
- 2010 · Kutty as Kutty
- 2009 · Padikathavan as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
- 2008 · Yaaradi Nee Mohini as Vasu
- 2007 · Polladhavan as Prabhu
- 2007 · Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
- 2006 · Pudhupettai as 'Kokki' Kumar
- 2004 · Dreams as Shakti
- 2004 · Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan as Saravanan
- 2002 · Thulluvadho Ilamai as Mahesh
- Future · D56 as
- Future · D55 as
- 2026 · Kara as Karasaami
- 2024 · Raayan as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
- 2024 · Captain Miller as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
- 2022 · Naane Varuvean as Prabhu/Kadhir
- 2022 · Thiruchitrambalam as Thiruchitrambalam
- 2021 · Jagame Thandhiram as Suruli
- 2021 · Karnan as Karnan
- 2020 · Pattas as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
- 2019 · Enai Noki Paayum Thota as Raghu
- 2019 · Asuran as Sivasaamy
- 2018 · The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
- 2016 · Kodi as Kodi & Anbu
- 2015 · Vai Raja Vai as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
- 2015 · Anegan as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
- 2014 · Velaiyilla Pattathari as Raghuvaran
- 2013 · Raanjhanaa as Kundan
- 2013 · Ethir Neechal as Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
- 2011 · Mayakkam Enna as Karthik Swaminathan
- 2011 · Venghai as Selvam
- 2010 · Uthama Puthiran as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
- 2006 · Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam as Thirukumaran
- 2005 · Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam as Srinivasan
- 2005 · Devathayai Kanden as Babu
- 2004 · Sullan as Subramani
- 2003 · Kadhal Konden as Vinod
- Future · Aayirathil Oruvan 2 as
- Future · Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie as
- 2003 · Thiruda Thirudi as Vasu
- Future · Kalam: The Missile Man of India as Kalam
- Future · Ilaiyaraaja as Ilaiyaraaja
- Future · Pudhupettai 2 as
- Future · Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi as Anbu
- Future · Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film as
- Future · Untitled Dhanush - H.Vinoth Film as
- Future · Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film as
- Future · Honest Raj as