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

Known For

  • Tere Ishk Mein

    Tere Ishk Mein

  • Comedy Nights with Kapil

    Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • The Gray Man

    The Gray Man

  • Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

    Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

  • Mayakkam Enna

    Mayakkam Enna

  • Raayan

    Raayan

  • Vada Chennai

    Vada Chennai

  • Kuberaa

    Kuberaa

  • Captain Miller

    Captain Miller

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    Yaaradi Nee Mohini

  • D56

    D56

  • Raanjhanaa

    Raanjhanaa

  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

    The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

  • Vaathi

    Vaathi

  • D55

    D55

  • Idli Kadai

    Idli Kadai

  • Thiruchitrambalam

    Thiruchitrambalam

  • Maari 2

    Maari 2

  • Thangamagan

    Thangamagan

  • Atrangi Re

    Atrangi Re

  • Asuran

    Asuran

  • Maryan

    Maryan

  • Thodari

    Thodari

  • Maaran

    Maaran

  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

  • Venghai

    Venghai

  • Padikathavan

    Padikathavan

  • Uthama Puthiran

    Uthama Puthiran

  • Polladhavan

    Polladhavan

  • Sullan

    Sullan

  • Vai Raja Vai

    Vai Raja Vai

  • Enai Noki Paayum Thota

    Enai Noki Paayum Thota

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

  • 3

    3

  • Karnan

    Karnan

  • Ethir Neechal

    Ethir Neechal

  • Pudhupettai

    Pudhupettai

  • Naane Varuvean

    Naane Varuvean

  • Pa Paandi

    Pa Paandi

  • Anegan

    Anegan

  • Maari

    Maari

  • Kutty

    Kutty

  • Mappillai

    Mappillai

  • Naiyaandi

    Naiyaandi

  • Seedan

    Seedan

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

    Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

  • Devathayai Kanden

    Devathayai Kanden

  • Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

    Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

  • Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

    Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

  • Shamitabh

    Shamitabh

  • Kadhal Konden

    Kadhal Konden

  • Pattas

    Pattas

  • Kodi

    Kodi

  • Jagame Thandhiram

    Jagame Thandhiram

  • Thulluvadho Ilamai

    Thulluvadho Ilamai

  • Dreams

    Dreams

  • Kalam: The Missile Man of India

    Kalam: The Missile Man of India

  • Aadukalam

    Aadukalam

  • Dhanush & H.Vinoth Film

    Dhanush & H.Vinoth Film

  • Aayirathil Oruvan 2

    Aayirathil Oruvan 2

  • Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

    Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Velaiyilla Pattathari

  • Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

    Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

  • Karasaamy

    Karasaamy

  • Thiruda Thirudi

    Thiruda Thirudi

  • Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

    Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

  • Pudhupettai 2

    Pudhupettai 2

  • Ilaiyaraaja

    Ilaiyaraaja

  • Honest Raj

    Honest Raj

  • Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film

    Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film