Dhanush

Dhanush

Born 1983-07-28 (age 42) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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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.

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Known For

Kara
Kara

2026

as Karasaami

Tere Ishk Mein
Tere Ishk Mein

2025

as Shankar Gurrukkal

The Gray Man
The Gray Man

2022

as Avik San

OM Chapter 1
OM Chapter 1

2026

as Chezhiyan aka Thirukumaran

Raanjhanaa
Raanjhanaa

2013

as Kundan

Raayan
Raayan

2024

as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'

Maaran
Maaran

2022

as Mathimaaran

Kutty
Kutty

2010

as Kutty

Idli Kadai
Idli Kadai

2025

as Murugan

Vaathi
Vaathi

2023

as Balamurugan

Kuberaa
Kuberaa

2025

as Deva Kalam

Maari
Maari

2015

as Maari

Vada Chennai
Vada Chennai

2018

as Anbu

Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Jagame Thandhiram
Jagame Thandhiram

2021

as Suruli

Asuran
Asuran

2019

as Sivasaamy

Karnan
Karnan

2021

as Karnan

Atrangi Re
Atrangi Re

2021

as Vishu

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

2018

as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel

Thiruchitrambalam
Thiruchitrambalam

2022

as Thiruchitrambalam