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