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.
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Also Known As
Movies (50)
Karasaamy
2026
Retta Thala
Playback Singer (Sound)
2025
Tere Ishk Mein
as Shankar Gurrukkal
2025
Idli Kadai
as Murugan
2025
Kuberaa
as Deva Kalam
2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
as Cameo
2025
Project One
Original Concept (Writing)
2024
Raayan
as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
2024
Captain Miller
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
2024
Viduthalai: Part I
Playback Singer (Sound)
2023
Vaathi
as Balamurugan
2023
Naane Varuvean
as Prabhu/Kadhir
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam
2022
The Gray Man
as Avik San
2022
Maaran
as Mathimaaran
2022
Atrangi Re
as Vishu
2021
Jail
Playback Singer (Sound)
2021
Jagame Thandhiram
as Suruli
2021
Karnan
as Karnan
2021
Nenjam Marappathillai
Playback Singer (Sound)
2021
Yaadhumagi Nindraai
Playback Singer (Sound)
2020
Pattas
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
2020
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
as Raghu
2019
Asuran
as Sivasaamy
2019
Brother's Day
Playback Singer (Sound)
2019
Petta
Lyricist (Writing)
2019
Maari 2
as Maariyappan aka Maari
2018
Ezhumin
Playback Singer (Sound)
2018
Vada Chennai
as Anbu
2018
Kaala
Producer (Production)
2018
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
2018
Padai Veeran
Playback Singer (Sound)
2018
Tharangam
Producer (Production)
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Raghuvaran
2017
Cinema Veeran
Producer (Production)
2017
Pa Paandi
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
2017
Yaakkai
Playback Singer (Sound)
2017
Kodi
as Kodi & Anbu
2016
Thodari
as Poochiappan
2016
Thikka
Playback Singer (Sound)
2016
Amma Kanakku
Producer (Production)
2016
Visaranai
Producer (Production)
2016
Thangamagan
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
2015
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Producer (Production)
2015
Maari
as Maari
2015
Vajrakaya
Playback Singer (Sound)
2015
Kaaka Muttai
Producer (Production)
2015
Vai Raja Vai
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
2015
Kaaki Sattai
Producer (Production)
2015
Anegan
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
2015