Dhanush

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

71

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

Known For

  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

  • Maryan

    Maryan

  • The Gray Man

    The Gray Man

  • Sullan

    Sullan

  • Tere Ishk Mein

    Tere Ishk Mein

  • D55

    D55

  • Dreams

    Dreams

  • Ethir Neechal

    Ethir Neechal

  • Comedy Nights with Kapil

    Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Mayakkam Enna

    Mayakkam Enna

  • Anegan

    Anegan

  • Kalam: The Missile Man of India

    Kalam: The Missile Man of India

  • Devathayai Kanden

    Devathayai Kanden

  • 3

    3

  • Kara

    Kara

  • Aayirathil Oruvan 2

    Aayirathil Oruvan 2

  • Thiruda Thirudi

    Thiruda Thirudi

  • Naiyaandi

    Naiyaandi

  • Aadukalam

    Aadukalam

  • Idli Kadai

    Idli Kadai

  • Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

    Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

  • Kuberaa

    Kuberaa

  • Raanjhanaa

    Raanjhanaa

  • Vada Chennai

    Vada Chennai

  • Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

    Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

  • Jagame Thandhiram

    Jagame Thandhiram

  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

    The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

  • Asuran

    Asuran

  • Raayan

    Raayan

  • Atrangi Re

    Atrangi Re

  • Polladhavan

    Polladhavan

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    Yaaradi Nee Mohini

  • Vaathi

    Vaathi

  • Captain Miller

    Captain Miller

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Velaiyilla Pattathari

  • Uthama Puthiran

    Uthama Puthiran

  • Kadhal Konden

    Kadhal Konden

  • Thiruchitrambalam

    Thiruchitrambalam

  • Maari

    Maari

  • Shamitabh

    Shamitabh

  • Maaran

    Maaran

  • Padikathavan

    Padikathavan

  • Thangamagan

    Thangamagan

  • Karnan

    Karnan

  • Thodari

    Thodari

  • Maari 2

    Maari 2

  • Pudhupettai

    Pudhupettai

  • Kutty

    Kutty

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

  • Mappillai

    Mappillai

  • Thulluvadho Ilamai

    Thulluvadho Ilamai

  • Pa Paandi

    Pa Paandi

  • Naane Varuvean

    Naane Varuvean

  • Vai Raja Vai

    Vai Raja Vai

  • Enai Noki Paayum Thota

    Enai Noki Paayum Thota

  • Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

    Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

  • Kodi

    Kodi

  • Venghai

    Venghai

  • Seedan

    Seedan

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

    Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

  • D56

    D56

  • Pattas

    Pattas

  • Untitled Dhanush - H.Vinoth Film

    Untitled Dhanush - H.Vinoth Film

  • Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

    Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

  • Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

    Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

  • Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

    Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

  • Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film

    Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film

  • Ilaiyaraaja

    Ilaiyaraaja

  • Pudhupettai 2

    Pudhupettai 2

  • Honest Raj

    Honest Raj

  • Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film

    Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film