Dhanush
Acting • Born 1983-07-28
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
72 credits
Vaathi
Movie • 2023
Balamurugan
Aadukalam
Movie • 2011
K. P. Karuppu
Seedan
Movie • 2011
Saravanan
Venghai
Movie • 2011
Selvam
Mappillai
Movie • 2011
Saravanan
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Movie • 2007
Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
Uthama Puthiran
Movie • 2010
Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Kutty
Movie • 2010
Kutty
Padikathavan
Movie • 2009
Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
Polladhavan
Movie • 2007
Prabhu
Pudhupettai
Movie • 2006
'Kokki' Kumar
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Movie • 2008
Vasu
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Movie • 2004
Saravanan
Thiruda Thirudi
Movie • 2003
Vasu
Kadhal Konden
Movie • 2003
Vinod
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Movie • 2002
Mahesh
Sullan
Movie • 2004
Subramani
Devathayai Kanden
Movie • 2005
Babu
Raayan
Movie • 2024
Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
Mayakkam Enna
Movie • 2011
Karthik Swaminathan
Tere Ishk Mein
Movie • 2025
Shankar Gurrukkal
Dreams
Movie • 2004
Shakti
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Movie • 2005
Srinivasan
3
Movie • 2012
Ram
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Movie • 2006
Thirukumaran
Ethir Neechal
Movie • 2013
Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Movie • 2013
Self
Captain Miller
Movie • 2024
Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Raanjhanaa
Movie • 2013
Kundan
Maryan
Movie • 2013
Mariyaan
Kuberaa
Movie • 2025
Deva Kalam
Naiyaandi
Movie • 2013
Chinna Vandu
Anegan
Movie • 2015
Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Movie • 2014
Raghuvaran
Maari
Movie • 2015
Maari
Shamitabh
Movie • 2015
Danish
Vai Raja Vai
Movie • 2015
Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Ilaiyaraaja
Movie
Ilaiyaraaja
Pudhupettai 2
Movie
Thangamagan
Movie • 2015
Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Thodari
Movie • 2016
Poochiappan
Kodi
Movie • 2016
Kodi & Anbu
Vada Chennai
Movie • 2018
Anbu
Idli Kadai
Movie • 2025
Murugan
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
Movie • 2019
Raghu
Pa Paandi
Movie • 2017
Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Movie • 2017
Raghuvaran
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Movie • 2018
Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Maari 2
Movie • 2018
Maariyappan aka Maari
Asuran
Movie • 2019
Sivasaamy
Atrangi Re
Movie • 2021
Vishu
Pattas
Movie • 2020
Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Jagame Thandhiram
Movie • 2021
Suruli
Karnan
Movie • 2021
Karnan
Maaran
Movie • 2022
Mathimaaran
The Gray Man
Movie • 2022
Avik San
Naane Varuvean
Movie • 2022
Prabhu/Kadhir
Thiruchitrambalam
Movie • 2022
Thiruchitrambalam
D55
Movie
Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi
Movie
Anbu
Honest Raj
Movie
D56
Movie
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Movie • 2025
Cameo
Kara
Movie • 2026
Karasaami
Untitled Dhanush - H.Vinoth Film
Movie
D56
Movie
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Movie
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
Movie
Kalam
Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film
Movie
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
Movie
Velpari
Movie
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV • 2013
Self