Dhanush

Acting·Jul 28, 1983·Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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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. He achieved an important milestone in the history of Indian cinema, acting in The Gray Man (2022) alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, under the Russo brothers' directorial.

Film	Credit
OM : Chapter 12026 · Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran, Producer	Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran, Producer
Kara2026 · Karasaami	Karasaami
Tere Ishk Mein2025 · Shankar Gurrukkal	Shankar Gurrukkal
Idli Kadai2025 · Murugan, Writer, Director, Producer	Murugan, Writer, Director, Producer
Kuberaa2025 · Deva Kalam	Deva Kalam
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam2025 · Cameo, Director, Screenplay, Producer	Cameo, Director, Screenplay, Producer
Raayan2024 · Kathavaraayan 'Raayan', Writer, Director	Kathavaraayan 'Raayan', Writer, Director
Captain Miller2024 · Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller	Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Vaathi2023 · Balamurugan	Balamurugan
Naane Varuvean2022 · Prabhu/Kadhir	Prabhu/Kadhir
Thiruchitrambalam2022 · Thiruchitrambalam	Thiruchitrambalam
The Gray Man2022 · Avik San	Avik San
Maaran2022 · Mathimaaran	Mathimaaran
Atrangi Re2021 · Vishu	Vishu
Jagame Thandhiram2021 · Suruli	Suruli
Karnan2021 · Karnan	Karnan
Pattas2020 · Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal	Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Enai Noki Paayum Thota2019 · Raghu	Raghu
Asuran2019 · Sivasaamy	Sivasaamy
Maari 22018 · Maariyappan aka Maari, Producer	Maariyappan aka Maari, Producer
Vada Chennai2018 · Anbu, Producer	Anbu, Producer
Kaala2018 · Producer	Producer
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir2018 · Ajatashatru Lavash Patel	Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Tharangam2017 · Producer	Producer
Velaiyilla Pattathari 22017 · Raghuvaran, Producer	Raghuvaran, Producer
Cinema Veeran2017 · Producer	Producer
Pa Paandi2017 · Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi), Director, Screenplay, Producer	Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi), Director, Screenplay, Producer
Kodi2016 · Kodi & Anbu	Kodi & Anbu
Thodari2016 · Poochiappan	Poochiappan
Amma Kanakku2016 · Producer	Producer
Visaranai2016 · Producer	Producer
Thangamagan2015 · Thamizh Vijayraghavan, Producer	Thamizh Vijayraghavan, Producer
Naanum Rowdydhaan2015 · Producer	Producer
Maari2015 · Maari, Producer	Maari, Producer
Kaaka Muttai2015 · Producer	Producer
Vai Raja Vai2015 · Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)	Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Kaaki Sattai2015 · Producer	Producer
Anegan2015 · Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali	Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Shamitabh2015 · Danish, Producer	Danish, Producer
Velaiyilla Pattathari2014 · Raghuvaran, Producer	Raghuvaran, Producer
Naiyaandi2013 · Chinna Vandu	Chinna Vandu
Maryan2013 · Mariyaan	Mariyaan
Raanjhanaa2013 · Kundan	Kundan
Ethir Neechal2013 · Self - Dancer, Producer	Self - Dancer, Producer
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath2013 · Self	Self
32012 · Ram, Producer	Ram, Producer
Mayakkam Enna2011 · Karthik Swaminathan	Karthik Swaminathan
Venghai2011 · Selvam	Selvam