Dhanush
Acting
1983-07-28 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Filmography
TheatersOM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
2026 · Movie
TheatersIdhayam Murali
2026 · Movie
Kara
2026 · Movie
Pagida Kali
2026 · Movie
Retta Thala
2025 · Movie
Tere Ishk Mein
2025 · Movie
Idli Kadai
2025 · Movie
Kuberaa
2025 · Movie
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
2025 · Movie
Raayan
2024 · Movie
Captain Miller
2024 · Movie
Viduthalai: Part I
2023 · Movie
Vaathi
2023 · Movie
Naane Varuvean
2022 · Movie
Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · Movie
The Gray Man
2022 · Movie
Maaran
2022 · Movie
Atrangi Re
2021 · Movie
Jail
2021 · Movie
Jagame Thandhiram
2021 · Movie
Karnan
2021 · Movie
Nenjam Marappathillai
2021 · Movie
Nayanatara
2021 · Series
Yaadhumagi Nindraai
2020 · Movie
Pattas
2020 · Movie
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2019 · Movie
Asuran
2019 · Movie
Brother's Day
2019 · Movie
Petta
2019 · Movie
Maari 2
2018 · Movie
Ezhumin
2018 · Movie
Vada Chennai
2018 · Movie
Kaala
2018 · Movie
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018 · Movie
Padai Veeran
2018 · Movie
Tharangam
2017 · Movie
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017 · Movie
Cinema Veeran
2017 · Movie
Pa Paandi
2017 · Movie
Yaakkai
2017 · Movie
Kodi
2016 · Movie
Thodari
2016 · Movie
Thikka
2016 · Movie
Amma Kanakku
2016 · Movie
Visaranai
2016 · Movie
Thangamagan
2015 · Movie
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015 · Movie
Maari
2015 · Movie
Vajrakaya
2015 · Movie
Kaaka Muttai
2015 · Movie
Vai Raja Vai
2015 · Movie
Kaaki Sattai
2015 · Movie
Anegan
2015 · Movie
Shamitabh
2015 · Movie
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014 · Movie
Irandam Ulagam
2013 · Movie
Naiyaandi
2013 · Movie
Maryan
2013 · Movie
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Series
Raanjhanaa
2013 · Movie
Ethir Neechal
2013 · Movie
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
2013 · Movie
3
2012 · Movie
Mayakkam Enna
2011 · Movie
Venghai
2011 · Movie
Mappillai
2011 · Movie
Seedan
2011 · Movie
Aadukalam
2011 · Movie
Uthama Puthiran
2010 · Movie
Kutty
2010 · Movie
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010 · Movie
Padikathavan
2009 · Movie
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Movie
Polladhavan
2007 · Movie
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007 · Movie
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006 · Movie
Pudhupettai
2006 · Movie
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005 · Movie
Devathayai Kanden
2005 · Movie
Dreams
2004 · Movie
Sullan
2004 · Movie
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
2004 · Movie
Thiruda Thirudi
2003 · Movie
Kadhal Konden
2003 · Movie
Thulluvadho Ilamai
2002 · Movie
Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film
Movie
Untitled Dhanush Directorial
Movie
D56
Movie
Yatra Raja Debut Film
Movie
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Movie
Thamizh Murugan
Movie
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
Movie
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
Movie
Jalsa
Movie
Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
Movie
Pudhupettai 2
Movie
Wunderbar 20
Movie
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
Movie
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Movie
Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film
Movie
Velpari
Movie
Ilaiyaraaja
Movie
Honest Raj
Movie
Untitled Dhanush - Siva Film
Movie