Dhanush

Acting

Born: 1983-07-28 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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. 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.

Dhanush

Biography

Known For

Nayanatara

Comedy Nights with Kapil

The Gray Man

Kara

Raanjhanaa

Maari 2

Kutty

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

Ethir Neechal

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

Kuberaa

Sullan

OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood

Atrangi Re

Naiyaandi

Maryan

Vada Chennai

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

Thiruchitrambalam

Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

Dreams

Vai Raja Vai

Idli Kadai

Untitled Movie

Tere Ishk Mein

Pudhupettai

Raayan

Captain Miller

Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

Vaathi

Jagame Thandhiram

3

Asuran

Karnan

Anegan

Velaiyilla Pattathari

Thamizh Murugan

Kalam: The Missile Man of India

Venghai