Dhanush
Acting
- Born:
- 1983-07-28
- Place of birth:
- Chennai, 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. 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.
Known For
Filmography
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
Kara
Tere Ishk Mein
Idli Kadai
Kuberaa
Raayan
Captain Miller
Vaathi
Naane Varuvean
Thiruchitrambalam
The Gray Man
Maaran
Atrangi Re
Jagame Thandhiram
Karnan
Nayanatara
Pattas
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
Asuran
Maari 2
Vada Chennai
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Pa Paandi
Kodi
Thodari
Thangamagan
Maari
Vai Raja Vai
Anegan
Shamitabh
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Naiyaandi
Maryan
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Raanjhanaa
Ethir Neechal
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
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Mayakkam Enna
Venghai
Mappillai
Seedan
Aadukalam
Uthama Puthiran
Kutty
Padikathavan
Kuselan
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Polladhavan
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Pudhupettai
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Devathayai Kanden
Dreams
Sullan
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Thiruda Thirudi
Kadhal Konden
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Ilaiyaraaja
Pudhupettai 2
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
Honest Raj
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Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
Thamizh Murugan
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
Velpari
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Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film