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Dhanush

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Dhanush

Actor2002-present69 films
Life
Born 1983 (age 43)
Born
Place of birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for
Acting

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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.

Top Films

  • Vada Chennai

    20187.8

    as Anbu

  • Aadukalam

    20117.7

    as K. P. Karuppu

  • Asuran

    20197.7

    as Siva Saamy

  • Kadhal Konden

    20037.7

    as Vinod

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari

    20147.5

    as Raghuvaran

  • Pudhupettai

    20067.5

    as 'Kokki' Kumar

  • Kuberaa

    20257.3

    as Deva Kalam

  • Thiruchitrambalam

    20227.3

    as Thiruchitrambalam

  • Karnan

    20217.3

    as Karnan

  • Polladhavan

    20077.2

    as Prabhu