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

  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

    The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

  • Dhanush & H.Vinoth Film

    Dhanush & H.Vinoth Film

  • Mayakkam Enna

    Mayakkam Enna

  • Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

    Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

  • Captain Miller

    Captain Miller

  • Naiyaandi

    Naiyaandi

  • Vada Chennai

    Vada Chennai

  • Kuberaa

    Kuberaa

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    Yaaradi Nee Mohini

  • Raayan

    Raayan

  • D56

    D56

  • Vaathi

    Vaathi

  • Raanjhanaa

    Raanjhanaa

  • Asuran

    Asuran

  • Idli Kadai

    Idli Kadai

  • Thangamagan

    Thangamagan

  • Thiruchitrambalam

    Thiruchitrambalam

  • Atrangi Re

    Atrangi Re

  • Padikathavan

    Padikathavan

  • Maryan

    Maryan

  • Thodari

    Thodari

  • Maari

    Maari

  • D55

    D55

  • Maari 2

    Maari 2

  • Pa Paandi

    Pa Paandi

  • Polladhavan

    Polladhavan

  • Maaran

    Maaran

  • Venghai

    Venghai

  • Sullan

    Sullan

  • Shamitabh

    Shamitabh

  • 3

    3

  • Karnan

    Karnan

  • Naane Varuvean

    Naane Varuvean

  • Kadhal Konden

    Kadhal Konden

  • Uthama Puthiran

    Uthama Puthiran

  • Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

    Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

  • Pudhupettai

    Pudhupettai

  • Vai Raja Vai

    Vai Raja Vai

  • Anegan

    Anegan

  • Devathayai Kanden

    Devathayai Kanden

  • Jagame Thandhiram

    Jagame Thandhiram

  • Mappillai

    Mappillai

  • Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

    Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

  • Seedan

    Seedan

  • Ethir Neechal

    Ethir Neechal

  • Kutty

    Kutty

  • Enai Noki Paayum Thota

    Enai Noki Paayum Thota

  • Kalam: The Missile Man of India

    Kalam: The Missile Man of India

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

  • Kodi

    Kodi

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

    Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

  • Pattas

    Pattas

  • Thulluvadho Ilamai

    Thulluvadho Ilamai

  • Dreams

    Dreams

  • Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

    Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

  • Aadukalam

    Aadukalam

  • Aayirathil Oruvan 2

    Aayirathil Oruvan 2

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Velaiyilla Pattathari

  • Karasaamy

    Karasaamy

  • Thiruda Thirudi

    Thiruda Thirudi

  • Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

    Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie

  • Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

    Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi

  • Honest Raj

    Honest Raj

  • Pudhupettai 2

    Pudhupettai 2

  • Ilaiyaraaja

    Ilaiyaraaja

  • Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film

    Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film