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




