Dhanush profile
Actor profile

Dhanush

28th July 1983 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Acting

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.

72 Movies 2 TV Shows 74 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Kara poster
Kara 30th April 2026 as Karasaami
Raayan poster
Raayan 26th July 2024 as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
Vaathi poster
Vaathi 16th February 2023 as Balamurugan
Maaran poster
Maaran 11th March 2022 as Mathimaaran
Pattas poster
Pattas 14th January 2020 as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Asuran poster
Asuran 2nd October 2019 as Sivasaamy
Maari 2 poster
Maari 2 21st December 2018 as Maariyappan aka Maari
Pa Paandi poster
Pa Paandi 14th April 2017 as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Kodi poster
Kodi 28th October 2016 as Kodi & Anbu
Thodari poster
Thodari 22nd September 2016 as Poochiappan
Maari poster
Maari 17th July 2015 as Maari
Anegan poster
Anegan 13th February 2015 as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Maryan poster
Maryan 19th July 2013 as Mariyaan
Ethir Neechal poster
Ethir Neechal 1st May 2013 as Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
3 poster
3 30th March 2012 as Ram
Seedan poster
Seedan 25th February 2011 as Saravanan
Kutty poster
Kutty 14th January 2010 as Kutty
Dreams poster
Dreams 1st November 2004 as Shakti
Sullan poster
Sullan 23rd July 2004 as Subramani