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 Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker.

Most Known For

The Gray Man

as Avik San

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self

Tere Ishk Mein

as Shankar Gurrukkal

Anegan

as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali

D55

Kara

as Karasaami

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

as Cameo

Vada Chennai

as Anbu

Kalam: The Missile Man of India

as Kalam

Idli Kadai

as Murugan

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel

Raanjhanaa

as Kundan

Kuberaa

as Deva Kalam

Raayan

as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'

Thiruda Thirudi

as Vasu

Vaathi

as Balamurugan

Asuran

as Sivasaamy

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

as Vasu

Jagame Thandhiram

as Suruli

Atrangi Re

as Vishu