Dhanush
Acting Born Jul 28, 1983 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 183 credits
Biography
Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director, and playback singer. He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2002. Dhanush has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has been recognized for his performances in various films, including Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai, and Aadukalam, for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Dhanush has also gained popularity in Hindi cinema with films such as Raanjhanaa. He has directed and acted in numerous films, including Velaiilla Pattadhari, Vada Chennai, Asuran, and Thiruchitrambalam. Dhanush has made his Hollywood debut with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir. He is known for his versatility as an actor.
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Career overview
Dhanush made his acting debut with the film Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2002. He gained early recognition through his performances in Kadhal Kondein and Pudhupettai. His portrayal in Aadukalam earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Dhanush expanded his reach in Hindi cinema with Raanjhanaa and continued to balance commercial and critically acclaimed films in Tamil cinema. He appeared in notable films such as Velaiilla Pattadhari, Vada Chennai, Asuran, and Thiruchitrambalam. His versatility as an actor has been recognized in the Indian film industry.
Dhanush has also ventured into international cinema, making his Hollywood debut with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir in 2018. Throughout his acting career, he has demonstrated his ability to excel in a wide range of roles, showcasing his talent and dedication to the craft.
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Frequent co-stars
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
2 shared titles
Mamitha Baiju
1 shared title
K. S. Ravikumar
1 shared title
Suraj Venjaramoodu
1 shared title
Karunas
1 shared title
Jayaram
1 shared title
M. S. Bhaskar
1 shared title
Prithvi Pandiarajan
1 shared title
Sreeja Ravi
1 shared title
Dhanesh Koliyat
1 shared title
Career timeline
Idhayam Murali · Playback SingerKaraKara · LyricistKara · Playback SingerOM : Chapter 1
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi KobamNilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam · ScreenplayNilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam · DirectorNilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam · Playback SingerNilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam · Producer
Project One · Original ConceptRaayanRaayan · WriterRaayan · DirectorRaayan · Playback Singer
VaathiVaathi · LyricistViduthalai: Part I · Playback Singer
The Gray ManNaane VaruveanNaane Varuvean · StoryThiruchitrambalamThiruchitrambalam · Playback Singer
Jail · Playback SingerJagame ThandhiramJagame Thandhiram · Playback SingerJagame Thandhiram · LyricistKarnan
Yaadhumagi Nindraai · Playback SingerPattasPattas · Playback Singer
AsuranAsuran · Playback SingerEnai Noki Paayum ThotaPetta · LyricistBrother's Day · Playback Singer
Padai Veeran · Playback SingerMaari 2Maari 2 · ProducerMaari 2 · Playback SingerMaari 2 · Lyricist
Yaakkai · Playback SingerCinema Veeran · ProducerVelaiyilla Pattathari 2Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 · StoryVelaiyilla Pattathari 2 · Producer
Thikka · Playback SingerAmma Kanakku · ProducerVisaranai · ProducerKodiKodi · Playback Singer
Vai Raja VaiVai Raja Vai · LyricistKaaka Muttai · ProducerKaaki Sattai · ProducerAnegan
Velaiyilla PattathariVelaiyilla Pattathari · ProducerVelaiyilla Pattathari · LyricistVelaiyilla Pattathari · Playback Singer
Comedy Nights with KapilMaryanMaryan · LyricistEthir NeechalEthir Neechal · Producer
33 · Playback Singer3 · Producer3 · Lyricist
Mayakkam EnnaMayakkam Enna · LyricistMayakkam Enna · Playback SingerAadukalamVenghai
Aayirathil Oruvan · Playback SingerKuttyUthama Puthiran
Padikathavan
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Parattai Engira Azhagu SundaramPolladhavan
Thiruvilaiyaadal AarambamPudhupettaiPudhupettai · Playback Singer
Devathayai KandenDevathayai Kanden · Playback SingerAdhu Oru Kana Kaalam
DreamsSullanPudhukottaiyilirundhu SaravananPudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan · Playback Singer
Kadhal KondenThiruda Thirudi
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Full filmography
- Idhayam Murali (2026) Playback Singer
- Kara (2026) as Karasaami
- Kara (2026) Lyricist
- Kara (2026) Playback Singer
- OM : Chapter 1 (2026) as Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran
- OM : Chapter 1 (2026) Producer
- Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) as Cameo
- Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) Screenplay
- Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) Director
- Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) Playback Singer
- Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) Producer
- Idli Kadai (2025) as Murugan
- Idli Kadai (2025) Writer
- Idli Kadai (2025) Director
- Idli Kadai (2025) Producer
- Idli Kadai (2025) Lyricist
- Idli Kadai (2025) Playback Singer
- Kuberaa (2025) as Deva Kalam
- Kuberaa (2025) Playback Singer
- Retta Thala (2025) Playback Singer
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025) as Shankar Gurrukkal
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025) Lyricist
- Project One (2024) Original Concept
- Raayan (2024) as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
- Raayan (2024) Writer
- Raayan (2024) Director
- Raayan (2024) Playback Singer
- Raayan (2024) Lyricist
- Captain Miller (2024) as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
- Vaathi (2023) as Balamurugan
- Vaathi (2023) Lyricist
- Viduthalai: Part I (2023) Playback Singer
- The Gray Man (2022) as Avik San
- Naane Varuvean (2022) as Prabhu/Kadhir
- Naane Varuvean (2022) Story
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) as Thiruchitrambalam
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) Playback Singer
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) Lyricist
- Thiruchitrambalam (2022) Story
- Maaran (2022) as Mathimaaran
- Maaran (2022) Lyricist
- Jail (2021) Playback Singer
- Jagame Thandhiram (2021) as Suruli
- Jagame Thandhiram (2021) Playback Singer
- Jagame Thandhiram (2021) Lyricist
- Karnan (2021) as Karnan
- Karnan (2021) Playback Singer
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) Playback Singer
- Atrangi Re (2021) as Vishu
- Atrangi Re (2021) Playback Singer
- Atrangi Re (2021) Lyricist
- Nayanatara (2021)
- Yaadhumagi Nindraai (2020) Playback Singer
- Pattas (2020) as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
- Pattas (2020) Playback Singer
- Asuran (2019) as Sivasaamy
- Asuran (2019) Playback Singer
- Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019) as Raghu
- Petta (2019) Lyricist
- Brother's Day (2019) Playback Singer
- Brother's Day (2019) Lyricist
- Padai Veeran (2018) Playback Singer
- Maari 2 (2018) as Maariyappan aka Maari
- Maari 2 (2018) Producer
- Maari 2 (2018) Playback Singer
- Maari 2 (2018) Lyricist
- Ezhumin (2018) Playback Singer
- The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
- Vada Chennai (2018) as Anbu
- Vada Chennai (2018) Producer
- Vada Chennai (2018) Playback Singer
- Kaala (2018) Producer
- Yaakkai (2017) Playback Singer
- Cinema Veeran (2017) Producer
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) as Raghuvaran
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) Story
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) Producer
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) Dialogue
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) Playback Singer
- Pa Paandi (2017) as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
- Pa Paandi (2017) Director
- Pa Paandi (2017) Story
- Pa Paandi (2017) Screenplay
- Pa Paandi (2017) Dialogue
- Pa Paandi (2017) Lyricist
- Pa Paandi (2017) Playback Singer
- Pa Paandi (2017) Producer
- Tharangam (2017) Producer
- Thikka (2016) Playback Singer
- Amma Kanakku (2016) Producer
- Visaranai (2016) Producer
- Kodi (2016) as Kodi & Anbu
- Kodi (2016) Playback Singer
- Kodi (2016) Lyricist
- Thodari (2016) as Poochiappan
- Vai Raja Vai (2015) as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
- Vai Raja Vai (2015) Lyricist
- Kaaka Muttai (2015) Producer
- Kaaki Sattai (2015) Producer
- Anegan (2015) as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
- Anegan (2015) Playback Singer
- Shamitabh (2015) as Danish
- Shamitabh (2015) Producer
- Vajrakaya (2015) Playback Singer
- Thangamagan (2015) as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
- Thangamagan (2015) Playback Singer
- Thangamagan (2015) Lyricist
- Thangamagan (2015) Producer
- Maari (2015) as Maari
- Maari (2015) Producer
- Maari (2015) Playback Singer
- Maari (2015) Lyricist
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Producer
- Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) as Raghuvaran
- Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) Producer
- Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) Lyricist
- Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) Playback Singer
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Maryan (2013) as Mariyaan
- Maryan (2013) Lyricist
- Ethir Neechal (2013) as Self - Dancer
- Ethir Neechal (2013) Producer
- Ethir Neechal (2013) Lyricist
- Ethir Neechal (2013) Playback Singer
- Irandam Ulagam (2013) Playback Singer
- Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013) as Self
- Naiyaandi (2013) as Chinna Vandu
- Naiyaandi (2013) Playback Singer
- Raanjhanaa (2013) as Kundan
- 3 (2012) as Ram
- 3 (2012) Playback Singer
- 3 (2012) Producer
- 3 (2012) Lyricist
- Mayakkam Enna (2011) as Karthik Swaminathan
- Mayakkam Enna (2011) Lyricist
- Mayakkam Enna (2011) Playback Singer
- Aadukalam (2011) as K. P. Karuppu
- Venghai (2011) as Selvam
- Mappillai (2011) as Saravanan
- Seedan (2011) as Saravanan
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) Playback Singer
- Kutty (2010) as Kutty
- Uthama Puthiran (2010) as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
- Padikathavan (2009) as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) as Vasu
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
- Polladhavan (2007) as Prabhu
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006) as Thirukumaran 'Thiru'
- Pudhupettai (2006) as 'Kokki' Kumar
- Pudhupettai (2006) Playback Singer
- Devathayai Kanden (2005) as Babu
- Devathayai Kanden (2005) Playback Singer
- Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005) as Srinivasan
- Dreams (2004) as Shakti
- Sullan (2004) as Subramani
- Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004) as Saravanan
- Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004) Playback Singer
- Kadhal Konden (2003) as Vinod
- Thiruda Thirudi (2003) as Vasu
- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) as Mahesh
- Thamizh Murugan as Murugan
- Thamizh Murugan Producer
- Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film
- D56
- Aayirathil Oruvan 2
- Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
- Kalam: The Missile Man of India as Kalam
- Wunderbar 20 Producer
- Untitled Dhanush Directorial Director
- Untitled Dhanush Directorial Producer
- Untitled Dhanush Directorial Writer
- Jalsa Playback Singer
- Velpari as Velpari
- Untitled Dhanush - Siva Film
- Pudhupettai 2
- Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi as Anbu
- Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi Co-Producer
- Ilaiyaraaja as Ilaiyaraaja
- Yatra Raja Debut Film Director
- Yatra Raja Debut Film Producer
- Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
- Honest Raj
- D56