Dhanush
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Gray Man
as Avik San 2022
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel 2018
Raanjhanaa
as Kundan 2013
Vada Chennai
as Anbu 2018
Asuran
as Sivasaamy 2019
Captain Miller
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller 2024
Velaiyilla Pattathari
as Raghuvaran 2014
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as Ram 2012
Karnan
as Karnan 2021
Atrangi Re
as Vishu 2021
Shamitabh
as Danish 2015
Aadukalam
as K. P. Karuppu 2011
Jagame Thandhiram
as Suruli 2021
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam 2022
Maari
as Maari 2015
Kodi
as Kodi & Anbu 2016
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Raghuvaran 2017