Dhanush
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. He achieved an important milestone in the history of Indian cinema, acting in The Gray Man (2022) alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, under the Russo brothers' directorial.
Known For
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
The Gray Man
2022
0Nayanatara
2021
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
Kara
2026
Kutty
2010
0OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
2026
Vada Chennai
2018
Idli Kadai
2025
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
Tere Ishk Mein
2025
Atrangi Re
2021
Filmography
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self · 2013
The Gray Man
as Avik San · 2022
Nayanatara
· 2021
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel · 2018
Kara
as Karasaami · 2026
Kutty
as Kutty · 2010
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
as Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran · 2026
Vada Chennai
as Anbu · 2018
Idli Kadai
as Murugan · 2025
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam · 2022
Tere Ishk Mein
as Shankar Gurrukkal · 2025
Atrangi Re
as Vishu · 2021
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Raghuvaran · 2017
D56
as Paari
Raanjhanaa
as Kundan · 2013
Vaathi
as Balamurugan · 2023
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Captain Miller
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller · 2024
Jagame Thandhiram
as Suruli · 2021
Kuberaa
as Deva Kalam · 2025
Raayan
as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan' · 2024
Pudhupettai
as 'Kokki' Kumar · 2006
Asuran
as Sivasaamy · 2019
Kodi
as Kodi & Anbu · 2016
Maari 2
as Maariyappan aka Maari · 2018
Karnan
as Karnan · 2021
Vai Raja Vai
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance) · 2015
Maari
as Maari · 2015
Maryan
as Mariyaan · 2013
Maaran
as Mathimaaran · 2022
Shamitabh
as Danish · 2015
3
as Ram · 2012
Uthama Puthiran
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani · 2010
Velaiyilla Pattathari
as Raghuvaran · 2014
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
as Raghu · 2019
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Vasu · 2008
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
as Thirukumaran 'Thiru' · 2006
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
as Self · 2013
Naiyaandi
as Chinna Vandu · 2013
Thamizh Murugan
as Murugan
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
as Kalam
Naane Varuvean
as Prabhu/Kadhir · 2022
Honest Raj
Padikathavan
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky) · 2009
Aadukalam
as K. P. Karuppu · 2011
Mappillai
as Saravanan · 2011
D57
Sullan
as Subramani · 2004
Ethir Neechal
as Self - Dancer · 2013
Kadhal Konden
as Vinod · 2003
Anegan
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali · 2015
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai) · 2007
Venghai
as Selvam · 2011
Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film
Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
Pattas
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal · 2020
Polladhavan
as Prabhu · 2007
Kuselan
as Self · 2008
Velpari
as Velpari
Ilaiyaraaja
as Ilaiyaraaja
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Anbu
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
as Saravanan · 2004
Pudhupettai 2
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Devathayai Kanden
as Babu · 2005
Dreams
as Shakti · 2004
Thangamagan
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan · 2015
Thodari
as Poochiappan · 2016
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
as Srinivasan · 2005
Thiruda Thirudi
as Vasu · 2003
Pa Paandi
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi) · 2017
Mayakkam Enna
as Karthik Swaminathan · 2011
Thulluvadho Ilamai
as Mahesh · 2002
Seedan
as Saravanan · 2011