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Dhanush

Dhanush

Acting1983Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Acting History

2025
Tere Ishk Mein
as Shankar Gurrukkal
Idli Kadai
as Murugan
Kuberaa
as Deva Kalam
Retta Thala
Playback Singer
Idli Kadai
Director
Idli Kadai
Producer
Idli Kadai
Lyricist
Kuberaa
Playback Singer
Idli Kadai
Playback Singer
2024
Captain Miller
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
2023
Vaathi
as Balamurugan
Vaathi
Lyricist
2022
The Gray Man
as Avik San
Maaran
as Mathimaaran
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam
Naane Varuvean
as Prabhu/Kadhir
Thiruchitrambalam
Playback Singer
Maaran
Lyricist
2021
Karnan
as Karnan
Atrangi Re
as Vishu
Nenjam Marappathillai
Playback Singer
Karnan
Playback Singer
Atrangi Re
Playback Singer
Jail
Playback Singer
Jagame Thandhiram
Playback Singer
Atrangi Re
Lyricist
2019
Asuran
as Sivasaamy
Asuran
Playback Singer
Petta
Lyricist
2018
Maari 2
as Maariyappan aka Maari
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Kaala
Producer
Maari 2
Producer
Maari 2
Playback Singer
Vada Chennai
Producer
Ezhumin
Playback Singer
Vada Chennai
Playback Singer
Padai Veeran
Playback Singer
Maari 2
Lyricist
2017
Pa Paandi
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Pa Paandi
Director
Pa Paandi
Screenplay
Pa Paandi
Dialogue
Tharangam
Producer
Pa Paandi
Producer
Yaakkai
Playback Singer
Pa Paandi
Playback Singer
Pa Paandi
Lyricist
2016
Kodi
as Kodi & Anbu
Visaranai
Producer
Amma Kanakku
Producer
Thikka
Playback Singer
Kodi
Playback Singer
Kodi
Lyricist
2015
Maari
as Maari
Shamitabh
as Danish
Anegan
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Vai Raja Vai
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TVas Self1 eps
Kaaka Muttai
Producer
Kaaki Sattai
Producer
Shamitabh
Producer
Maari
Producer
Anegan
Playback Singer
Maari
Playback Singer
Maari
Lyricist
Vai Raja Vai
Lyricist
Vajrakaya
Playback Singer
2013
Raanjhanaa
as Kundan
Ethir Neechal
as Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
Maryan
as Mariyaan
Naiyaandi
as Chinna Vandu
Naiyaandi
Playback Singer
Irandam Ulagam
Playback Singer
Maryan
Lyricist
2012
3
as Ram
3
Producer
3
Playback Singer
3
Lyricist
2011
Aadukalam
as K. P. Karuppu
Seedan
as Saravanan
Venghai
as Selvam
Mayakkam Enna
as Karthik Swaminathan
Mappillai
as Saravanan
Mayakkam Enna
Playback Singer
2010
Kutty
as Kutty
Uthama Puthiran
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Aayirathil Oruvan
Playback Singer
2009
Padikathavan
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
Polladhavan
as Prabhu
2006
Pudhupettai
as 'Kokki' Kumar
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
2005
2004
2003
2002

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/28/1983(42 years old)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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