Dhananjay
Biography
Dhananjaya is an Indian film and theater actor working in the Kannada film industry. Born on August 23, 1985, in Kalenahally Arasikere, Hassan, Karnataka, India, he made his feature film debut in Director's Special in 2013. He has acted in a host of theater acts and classical movies. Dhananjaya is known for his performances in various films, earning him recognition in the industry. He has been referred to as "Special Star" and "Classical Star" for his work in Director's Special and theater works, respectively. Dhananjaya has acted in numerous films, with a total of 45 known credits.
Career overview
Dhananjay is an Indian film and theater actor working in the Kannada film industry. He made his feature film debut in Director's Special in 2013. Dhananjay has acted in a host of theater acts prior to his film debut.
Dhananjay has appeared in numerous films, with a total of 45 known credits. He is known for his performances in various roles, with some of his notable works including Tagaru. Dhananjay's career has been marked by his versatility as an actor, with a range of performances in different genres.
Dhananjay has received recognition for his work, including the debut actor award at the SIIMA Awards for his performance in Director's Special. He is also known by the nickname "Special Star" for his work in Director's Special, and "Classical Star" for his theater works and classical selection of movies.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- JC The University (2026) as A - Z
- JC The University (2026) Producer
- Parasakthi (2026) as Sharifa
- Anna From Mexico (2026)
- Heggana Muddu (2026) Producer
- Mother Promise (2026)
- Mother Promise (2026) Producer
- Vidyapati (2025) Producer
- Pushpa 2 - The Rule (2024) as Jolly Reddy
- Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan (2024) as Daali
- Zebra (2024) as Aadhi
- Kotee (2024) as Kotee
- Orchestra Mysuru (2023) Lyricist
- Manu Charitra (2023) as Rudra
- Daredevil Musthafa (2023) Presenter
- Tagaru Palya (2023) Producer
- Gurudev Hoysala (2023) as Gurudev
- Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku (2023) as Jeevan
- Bairagee (2022) as Karna
- Twenty One Hours (2022) as Inspector Srikanth
- Monsoon Raaga (2022)
- Head Bush: Vol 1 (2022) as M. P. Jayaraj
- Head Bush: Vol 1 (2022) Producer
- Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda (2022)
- Thothapuri: Chapter 1 (2022)
- Pushpa: The Rise (2021) as Jolly Reddy
- Badava Rascal (2021)
- Badava Rascal (2021) Producer
- Salaga (2021) as Samrath
- Pogaru (2021) as Dhananjaya
- Yuvarathnaa (2021) as Anthony Joseph
- Rathnan Prapancha (2021) as Rathnakara
- Popcorn Monkey Tiger (2020) as Monkey Seena/Tiger Seena
- Yajamana (2019) as Mittayi Soori
- Bhairava Geetha (2018)
- Tagaru (2018) as Dolly alias Nimbe
- Happy New Year (2017) as Danny
- Eradane Sala (2017)
- Allama (2017) as Allama Prabhu
- Badmaash (2016)
- Jessie (2016) as Jessie
- Rhaatee (2015) as Raja
- Boxer (2015)
- Director's Special (2013) as Dhananjaya
- Daali as Daali
- Jingo as Jingo
- Uttarakanda as Gabru Satya
- 666 Operation Dream Theatre as Shankar
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda as Nadaprabhu Kempegowda
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dhananjay best known for?
Dhananjay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pushpa 2 - The Rule (2024), Pushpa: The Rise (2021).
When and where was Dhananjay born?
Dhananjay was born on August 23, 1985 in Kalenahally Arasikere, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
How many credits does Dhananjay have?
Dhananjay has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2026.
What is Dhananjay's background in cinema and television?
Dhananjaya is an Indian film and theater actor working in the Kannada film industry. Born on August 23, 1985, in Kalenahally Arasikere, Hassan, Karnataka, India, he made his feature film debut in Director's Special in 2013. He has acted in a host of theater acts and classical movies. Dhananjaya is known for his perform...