Dhanush

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

70

Gender

Male

Birthday

1983-07-28 (42 years old)

Place of Birth

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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 Gray Man (2022) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker.

Known For

  • Comedy Nights with Kapil

    Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • The Gray Man

    The Gray Man

  • Karasaamy

    Karasaamy

  • Vada Chennai

    Vada Chennai

  • Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

    Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

  • Kadhal Konden

    Kadhal Konden

  • Captain Miller

    Captain Miller

  • Aadukalam

    Aadukalam

  • Thangamagan

    Thangamagan

  • Idli Kadai

    Idli Kadai

  • Raayan

    Raayan

  • Karnan

    Karnan

  • Thiruchitrambalam

    Thiruchitrambalam

  • Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

    Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

  • Padikathavan

    Padikathavan

  • Sullan

    Sullan

  • Kuberaa

    Kuberaa

  • Pudhupettai

    Pudhupettai

  • Ethir Neechal

    Ethir Neechal

  • Vaathi

    Vaathi

  • Asuran

    Asuran

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Velaiyilla Pattathari

  • Vai Raja Vai

    Vai Raja Vai

  • Tere Ishk Mein

    Tere Ishk Mein

  • Pa Paandi

    Pa Paandi

  • Raanjhanaa

    Raanjhanaa

  • Uthama Puthiran

    Uthama Puthiran

  • Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

    Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

  • Mappillai

    Mappillai

  • Thulluvadho Ilamai

    Thulluvadho Ilamai

  • Venghai

    Venghai

  • Maryan

    Maryan

  • Maaran

    Maaran

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    Yaaradi Nee Mohini

  • Seedan

    Seedan

  • Atrangi Re

    Atrangi Re

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

    Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

  • Kutty

    Kutty

  • Naiyaandi

    Naiyaandi

  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

    The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

  • Anegan

    Anegan

  • Naane Varuvean

    Naane Varuvean

  • Dreams

    Dreams

  • Kodi

    Kodi

  • Mayakkam Enna

    Mayakkam Enna

  • Maari 2

    Maari 2

  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

  • Thodari

    Thodari

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

  • Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

    Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

  • Jagame Thandhiram

    Jagame Thandhiram

  • Pattas

    Pattas

  • Enai Noki Paayum Thota

    Enai Noki Paayum Thota

  • Shamitabh

    Shamitabh

  • Maari

    Maari

  • Pudhupettai 2

    Pudhupettai 2

  • Devathayai Kanden

    Devathayai Kanden

  • Dhanush & H.Vinoth Film

    Dhanush & H.Vinoth Film

  • Polladhavan

    Polladhavan

  • Honest Raj

    Honest Raj

  • 3

    3

  • D56

    D56

  • D55

    D55

  • Aayirathil Oruvan 2

    Aayirathil Oruvan 2

  • Kalam: The Missile Man of India

    Kalam: The Missile Man of India

  • Thiruda Thirudi

    Thiruda Thirudi

  • Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

    Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

  • Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film

    Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film

  • Ilaiyaraaja

    Ilaiyaraaja

  • Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

    Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie