Actor

Dhanush

Contemporaryb. 1983ActionDramaRomanceComedy

Force of Nature

Also directed 6 films ↗Also wrote 27 screenplays ↗

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Known For

58 acting credits

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Filmography

2026KaraKarasaami7.0 2025Tere Ishk MeinShankar Gurrukkal5.5 2025KuberaaDeva Kalam7.0 2025Idli KadaiMurugan6.6 2025Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi KobamCameo6.4 2024RaayanKathavaraayan 'Raayan'6.1

About

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.

As Director

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2025Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam 2017Pa Paandi 2024Raayan 2025Idli Kadai —Yatra Raja Debut Film —Untitled Dhanush Directorial

As Screenwriter

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2022Thiruchitrambalam 2022Naane Varuvean 2025Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam 2023Vaathi 2024Raayan 2017Pa Paandi

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