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Dhanush
Actor Producer

Dhanush

Born July 28, 1983 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

18 films

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 18

Captain Miller (2024) movie poster
Captain Miller2024
The Gray Man (2022) movie poster
The Gray Man2022
Thiruchitrambalam (2022) movie poster
Thiruchitrambalam2022
Atrangi Re (2021) movie poster
Atrangi Re2021
Jagame Thandhiram (2021) movie poster
Jagame Thandhiram2021
Karnan (2021) movie poster
Karnan2021
Asuran (2019) movie poster
Asuran2019
Kaala (2018) movie poster
Kaala2018
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) movie poster
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir2018
Vada Chennai (2018) movie poster
Vada Chennai2018
Visaranai (2016) movie poster
Visaranai2016
Kaaka Muttai (2015) movie poster
Kaaka Muttai2015
Maari (2015) movie poster
Maari2015
Shamitabh (2015) movie poster
Shamitabh2015
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) movie poster
Velaiyilla Pattathari2014
Raanjhanaa (2013) movie poster
Raanjhanaa2013
3 (2012) movie poster
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Aadukalam (2011) movie poster
Aadukalam2011