Dhanush
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
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The Gray Man
2022
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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
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Raanjhanaa
2013
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Asuran
2019
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Vada Chennai
2018
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Captain Miller
2024
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Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
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Karnan
2021
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3
2012
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Atrangi Re
2021
Acting
2026
Kara
as Karasaami
2025
Kuberaa
as Deva Kalam
2025
Idli Kadai
as Murugan
2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
as Cameo
2024
Raayan
as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
2024
Captain Miller
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
2023
Vaathi
as Balamurugan
2022
Maaran
as Mathimaaran
2022
The Gray Man
as Avik San
2022
Naane Varuvean
as Prabhu/Kadhir
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam
2021
Atrangi Re
as Vishu
2021
Jagame Thandhiram
as Suruli
2021
Karnan
as Karnan
2020
Pattas
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
2019
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
as Raghu
2019
Asuran
as Sivasaamy
2018
Vada Chennai
as Anbu
2018
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
2018
Maari 2
as Maariyappan aka Maari
2017
Pa Paandi
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Raghuvaran
2016
Thodari
as Poochiappan
2016
Kodi
as Kodi & Anbu
2015
Anegan
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
2015
Maari
as Maari
2015
Shamitabh
as Danish
2015
Vai Raja Vai
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
2015
Thangamagan
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
as Raghuvaran
2013
Ethir Neechal
as Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
2013
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
as Self
2013
Raanjhanaa
as Kundan
2013
Maryan
as Mariyaan
2013
Naiyaandi
as Chinna Vandu
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
(1 episode)
2012
3
as Ram
2011
Aadukalam
as K. P. Karuppu
2011
Seedan
as Saravanan
2011
Mappillai
as Saravanan
2011
Venghai
as Selvam
2011
Mayakkam Enna
as Karthik Swaminathan
2010
Uthama Puthiran
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
2010
Kutty
as Kutty
2009
Padikathavan
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Vasu
2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
2007
Polladhavan
as Prabhu
2006
Pudhupettai
as 'Kokki' Kumar
2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
as Thirukumaran
2005
Devathayai Kanden
as Babu
2005
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
as Srinivasan
2004
Sullan
as Subramani
2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
as Saravanan
2004
Dreams
as Shakti
2003
Kadhal Konden
as Vinod
2003
Thiruda Thirudi
as Vasu
2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai
as Mahesh
—
Ilaiyaraaja
as Ilaiyaraaja
—
Pudhupettai 2
—
D55
—
Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Anbu
—
Honest Raj
—
D56
—
Untitled Dhanush Film
—
D56
—
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
—
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
as Kalam
—
Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film
—
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
—
Velpari
as Velpari
Directing
2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Director
2025
Idli Kadai
Director
2024
Raayan
Director
2017
Pa Paandi
Director
—
Yatra Raja Debut Film
Director
Writing
2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Screenplay
2025
Idli Kadai
Writer
2025
Idli Kadai
Lyricist
2024
Raayan
Writer
2024
Raayan
Lyricist
2024
Project One
Original Concept
2023
Vaathi
Lyricist
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
Lyricist
2022
Naane Varuvean
Story
2022
Maaran
Lyricist
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
Story
2021
Jagame Thandhiram
Lyricist
2021
Atrangi Re
Lyricist
2019
Brother's Day
Lyricist
2019
Petta
Lyricist
2018
Maari 2
Lyricist
2017
Pa Paandi
Story
2017
Pa Paandi
Screenplay
2017
Pa Paandi
Dialogue
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Story
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Dialogue
2017
Pa Paandi
Lyricist
2016
Kodi
Lyricist
2015
Vai Raja Vai
Lyricist
2015
Thangamagan
Lyricist
2015
Maari
Lyricist
2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Lyricist
2013
Ethir Neechal
Lyricist
2013
Maryan
Lyricist
2012
3
Lyricist
2011
Mayakkam Enna
Lyricist
Production
2025
Idli Kadai
Producer
2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Producer
2018
Kaala
Producer
2018
Maari 2
Producer
2018
Vada Chennai
Producer
2017
Tharangam
Producer
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Producer
2017
Pa Paandi
Producer
2017
Cinema Veeran
Producer
2016
Visaranai
Producer
2016
Amma Kanakku
Producer
2015
Kaaka Muttai
Producer
2015
Kaaki Sattai
Producer
2015
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Producer
2015
Shamitabh
Producer
2015
Maari
Producer
2015
Thangamagan
Producer
2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Producer
2013
Ethir Neechal
Producer
2012
3
Producer
—
Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi
Co-Producer
—
D55
Producer
—
Yatra Raja Debut Film
Producer
Sound
2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Playback Singer
2025
Retta Thala
Playback Singer
2025
Kuberaa
Playback Singer
2025
Idli Kadai
Playback Singer
2024
Raayan
Playback Singer
2023
Viduthalai: Part I
Playback Singer
2022
Thiruchitrambalam
Playback Singer
2021
Karnan
Playback Singer
2021
Atrangi Re
Playback Singer
2021
Jail
Playback Singer
2021
Nenjam Marappathillai
Playback Singer
2021
Jagame Thandhiram
Playback Singer
2020
Pattas
Playback Singer
2020
Yaadhumagi Nindraai
Playback Singer
2019
Asuran
Playback Singer
2019
Brother's Day
Playback Singer
2018
Maari 2
Playback Singer
2018
Ezhumin
Playback Singer
2018
Vada Chennai
Playback Singer
2018
Padai Veeran
Playback Singer
2017
Yaakkai
Playback Singer
2017
Pa Paandi
Playback Singer
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Playback Singer
2016
Kodi
Playback Singer
2016
Thikka
Playback Singer
2015
Thangamagan
Playback Singer
2015
Maari
Playback Singer
2015
Anegan
Playback Singer
2015
Vajrakaya
Playback Singer
2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Playback Singer
2013
Irandam Ulagam
Playback Singer
2013
Naiyaandi
Playback Singer
2012
3
Playback Singer
2011
Mayakkam Enna
Playback Singer
2010
Aayirathil Oruvan
Playback Singer
2006
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
2005
Devathayai Kanden
Playback Singer
2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Playback Singer
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Jalsa
Playback Singer