Dhanush

Acting

Born Jul 28, 1983

From Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Dhanush

Known For

The Gray Man

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

Tere Ishk Mein

Kara

Karnan

Kuberaa

Vada Chennai

Thiruchitrambalam

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

Filmography — Acting

The Gray Man

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

Tere Ishk Mein

Kara

Karnan

Kuberaa

Vada Chennai

Thiruchitrambalam

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

Raanjhanaa

Asuran

Atrangi Re

Shamitabh

Raayan

Idli Kadai

Polladhavan

Pudhupettai

Captain Miller

Uthama Puthiran

Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

Enai Noki Paayum Thota

Maari

Jagame Thandhiram

Velaiyilla Pattathari

Thodari

Vaathi

Padikathavan

Kutty

Aadukalam

3

Sullan

Maryan

Thulluvadho Ilamai

Maari 2

Thangamagan

Kadhal Konden

Maaran

Mayakkam Enna

Mappillai

Anegan

Pattas

Devathayai Kanden

Naane Varuvean

Pa Paandi

Ethir Neechal

Seedan

Venghai

Vai Raja Vai

Kodi

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

Naiyaandi

Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

Thiruda Thirudi

Dreams

D56

Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

D56

Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

Aayirathil Oruvan 2

Ilaiyaraaja

D55

Honest Raj

Pudhupettai 2

Kalam: The Missile Man of India