Dhanush
Acting
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 77
Movies (75)
OM : Chapter 12026Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran
Kara2026Karasaami
Tere Ishk Mein2025Shankar Gurrukkal
Idli Kadai2025Murugan
Kuberaa2025Deva Kalam
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam2025Cameo
Raayan2024Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
Captain Miller2024Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Vaathi2023Balamurugan
Naane Varuvean2022Prabhu/Kadhir
Thiruchitrambalam2022Thiruchitrambalam
The Gray Man2022Avik San
Maaran2022Mathimaaran
Atrangi Re2021Vishu
Jagame Thandhiram2021Suruli
Karnan2021Karnan
Pattas2020Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Enai Noki Paayum Thota2019Raghu
Asuran2019Sivasaamy
Maari 22018Maariyappan aka Maari
Vada Chennai2018Anbu
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir2018Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Velaiyilla Pattathari 22017Raghuvaran
Pa Paandi2017Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Kodi2016Kodi & Anbu
Thodari2016Poochiappan
Thangamagan2015Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Maari2015Maari
Vai Raja Vai2015Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Anegan2015Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Shows (2)
Nayanatara2021
Comedy Nights with Kapil2013Self