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Dhanush

Acting Born Jul 28, 1983 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

Kara

as Karasaami
Film

Tere Ishk Mein

as Shankar Gurrukkal
Film

The Gray Man

as Avik San

Full filmography

  • Nayanatara (2021)
  • Kara (2026) as Karasaami
  • Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
  • Tere Ishk Mein (2025) as Shankar Gurrukkal
  • The Gray Man (2022) as Avik San
  • Raanjhanaa (2013) as Kundan
  • OM Chapter 1 (2026) as Chezhiyan aka Thirukumaran
  • Raayan (2024) as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
  • Idli Kadai (2025) as Murugan
  • Maaran (2022) as Mathimaaran
  • Vaathi (2023) as Balamurugan
  • Kutty (2010) as Kutty
  • Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) as Cameo
  • Kuberaa (2025) as Deva Kalam
  • Karnan (2021) as Karnan
  • Asuran (2019) as Sivasaamy
  • Atrangi Re (2021) as Vishu
  • Thiruchitrambalam (2022) as Thiruchitrambalam
  • Vada Chennai (2018) as Anbu
  • Jagame Thandhiram (2021) as Suruli
  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
  • 3 (2012) as Ram
  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) as Raghuvaran
  • Maari 2 (2018) as Maariyappan aka Maari