Dhanush
Known for: Acting
Born: July 28, 1983
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
102 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
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OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
2026
6.9
Idhayam Murali
2026
5.9
Kara
2026
NR
Pagida Kali
2026
2.5
Retta Thala
2025
5.4
Tere Ishk Mein
2025
6.7
Idli Kadai
2025
6.7
Kuberaa
2025
6.0
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
2025
6.0
Raayan
2024
6.8
Captain Miller
2024
7.9
Viduthalai: Part I
2023
6.8
Vaathi
2023
5.9
Naane Varuvean
2022
7.4
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
6.9
The Gray Man
2022
4.8
Maaran
2022
6.5
Atrangi Re
2021
3.0
Jail
2021
5.5
Jagame Thandhiram
2021
7.2
Karnan
2021
6.1
Nenjam Marappathillai
2021
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Nayanatara
2021
NR
Yaadhumagi Nindraai
2020
5.9
Pattas
2020
5.2
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2019
7.6
Asuran
2019
4.0
Brother's Day
2019
7.2
Petta
2019
5.4
Maari 2
2018
4.0
Ezhumin
2018
7.8
Vada Chennai
2018
6.4
Kaala
2018
6.9
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
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Padai Veeran
2018
6.5
Tharangam
2017
5.6
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
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Cinema Veeran
2017
7.0
Pa Paandi
2017
3.6
Yaakkai
2017
6.1
Kodi
2016
4.5
Thodari
2016
4.3
Thikka
2016
5.9
Amma Kanakku
2016
8.0
Visaranai
2016
5.8
Thangamagan
2015
6.4
Naanum Rowdydhaan
2015
6.0
Maari
2015
4.3
Vajrakaya
2015
7.8
Kaaka Muttai
2015
5.7
Vai Raja Vai
2015
5.5
Kaaki Sattai
2015
6.1
Anegan
2015
6.0
Shamitabh
2015
7.5
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
4.7
Irandam Ulagam
2013
3.1
Naiyaandi
2013
6.0
Maryan
2013
6.8
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
6.6
Raanjhanaa
2013
6.4
Ethir Neechal
2013
3.5
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
2013
6.7
3
2012
6.7
Mayakkam Enna
2011
5.9
Venghai
2011
4.4
Mappillai
2011
4.5
Seedan
2011
7.7
Aadukalam
2011
6.3
Uthama Puthiran
2010
5.4
Kutty
2010
6.6
Aayirathil Oruvan
2010
4.0
Padikathavan
2009
7.0
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
7.2
Polladhavan
2007
3.2
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
6.1
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006
7.4
Pudhupettai
2006
6.0
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005
5.7
Devathayai Kanden
2005
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Dreams
2004
5.9
Sullan
2004
4.8
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
2004
6.6
Thiruda Thirudi
2003
7.8
Kadhal Konden
2003
7.0
Thulluvadho Ilamai
2002
NR
Ilaiyaraaja
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Pudhupettai 2
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Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
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Honest Raj
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D56
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Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
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Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
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Aayirathil Oruvan 2
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Kalam: The Missile Man of India
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Thamizh Murugan
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Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
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Velpari
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Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film
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Untitled Dhanush - Siva Film
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Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film
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Jalsa
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Yatra Raja Debut Film
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Wunderbar 20
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Untitled Dhanush Directorial
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