Dhanush
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 Gray Man (2022) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker.
Acting (58 movies)
Vaathi
2023
Aadukalam
2011
Seedan
2011
Mappillai
2011
Venghai
2011
Uthama Puthiran
2010
Kutty
2010
Padikathavan
2009
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
Polladhavan
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
Pudhupettai
2006
Devathayai Kanden
2005
Sullan
2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
2004
Thiruda Thirudi
2003
Kadhal Konden
2003
Thulluvadho Ilamai
2002
Raayan
2024
Mayakkam Enna
2011
Tere Ishk Mein
2025
Dreams
2004
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005
3
2012
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006
Ethir Neechal
2013
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
2013
Captain Miller
2024
Raanjhanaa
2013
Maryan
2013
Kuberaa
2025
Naiyaandi
2013
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
Anegan
2015
Maari
2015
Shamitabh
2015
Vai Raja Vai
2015
Thangamagan
2015
Thodari
2016
Kodi
2016
Vada Chennai
2018
Idli Kadai
2025
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2019
Pa Paandi
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
Maari 2
2018
Asuran
2019
Atrangi Re
2021
Pattas
2020
Jagame Thandhiram
2021
Karnan
2021
Maaran
2022
The Gray Man
2022
Naane Varuvean
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
2025
Karasaamy
2026
Directing (4 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2012 | Producer |
| Ethir Neechal | 2013 | Producer |
| Velaiyilla Pattathari | 2014 | Producer |
| Shamitabh | 2015 | Producer |
| Kaaki Sattai | 2015 | Producer |
| Kaaka Muttai | 2015 | Producer |
| Maari | 2015 | Producer |
| Naanum Rowdydhaan | 2015 | Producer |
| Thangamagan | 2015 | Producer |
| Visaranai | 2016 | Producer |
| Amma Kanakku | 2016 | Producer |
| Pa Paandi | 2017 | Screenplay |
| Pa Paandi | 2017 | Producer |
| Cinema Veeran | 2017 | Producer |
| Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 | 2017 | Producer |
| Tharangam | 2017 | Producer |
| Kaala | 2018 | Producer |
| Vada Chennai | 2018 | Producer |
| Maari 2 | 2018 | Producer |
| Raayan | 2024 | Writer |
| Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | 2025 | Screenplay |
| Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | 2025 | Producer |
| Idli Kadai | 2025 | Writer |
| Idli Kadai | 2025 | Producer |