Born 1983 (age 42) · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Appears in 101 titles

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
6.9
The Gray Man
2022
as Avik San
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
6.9
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Raanjhanaa
6.6
Raanjhanaa
2013
as Kundan
Vada Chennai
7.8
Vada Chennai
2018
as Anbu
Asuran
7.6
Asuran
2019
as Sivasaamy
Captain Miller
6.8
Captain Miller
2024
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Velaiyilla Pattathari
7.5
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
as Raghuvaran
3
6.7
3
2012
as Ram
Karnan
7.3
Karnan
2021
as Karnan
Atrangi Re
6.5
Atrangi Re
2021
as Vishu
Thiruchitrambalam
7.4
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
as Thiruchitrambalam
Shamitabh
6.1
Shamitabh
2015
as Danish
Aadukalam
7.7
Aadukalam
2011
as K. P. Karuppu
Jagame Thandhiram
5.5
Jagame Thandhiram
2021
as Suruli
Maari
6.0
Maari
2015
as Maari
Kodi
6.1
Kodi
2016
as Kodi & Anbu
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
5.7
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
as Raghuvaran
Pudhupettai
7.5
Pudhupettai
2006
as 'Kokki' Kumar
Maari 2
5.5
Maari 2
2018
as Maariyappan aka Maari
Anegan
6.3
Anegan
2015
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali