Dhanush
Known for Acting · 74 credits
- Born
- 1983-07-28 (age 42)
- Place of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja · தனுஷ் · धनुष · ധനുഷ് · ధనుష్ · دنوش
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (72)
Kara
2026
as Karasaami
Tere Ishk Mein
2025
as Shankar Gurrukkal
The Gray Man
2022
as Avik San
Maaran
2022
as Mathimaaran
Idli Kadai
2025
as Murugan
Kuberaa
2025
as Deva Kalam
Vada Chennai
2018
as Anbu
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
2025
as Cameo
Raanjhanaa
2013
as Kundan
Raayan
2024
as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
Vaathi
2023
as Balamurugan
Pudhupettai
2006
as 'Kokki' Kumar
Thiruchitrambalam
2022
as Thiruchitrambalam
Asuran
2019
as Sivasaamy
Polladhavan
2007
as Prabhu
Captain Miller
2024
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Karnan
2021
as Karnan
Kutty
2010
as Kutty
Maari
2015
as Maari
Uthama Puthiran
2010
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Atrangi Re
2021
as Vishu
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
3
2012
as Ram
Jagame Thandhiram
2021
as Suruli
Aadukalam
2011
as K. P. Karuppu
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2019
as Raghu
Sullan
2004
as Subramani
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Vasu
Shamitabh
2015
as Danish
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
as Raghuvaran
Padikathavan
2009
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
Maryan
2013
as Mariyaan
Kodi
2016
as Kodi & Anbu
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
as Raghuvaran
Thangamagan
2015
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Anegan
2015
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Pattas
2020
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Mappillai
2011
as Saravanan
Devathayai Kanden
2005
as Babu
Naane Varuvean
2022
as Prabhu/Kadhir
Ethir Neechal
2013
as Self - Dancer
Maari 2
2018
as Maariyappan aka Maari
Thulluvadho Ilamai
2002
as Mahesh
Thodari
2016
as Poochiappan
Kadhal Konden
2003
as Vinod
Mayakkam Enna
2011
as Karthik Swaminathan
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006
as Thirukumaran 'Thiru'
Venghai
2011
as Selvam
Thiruda Thirudi
2003
as Vasu
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
2013
as Self
Naiyaandi
2013
as Chinna Vandu
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Anbu
Vai Raja Vai
2015
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
2004
as Saravanan
Seedan
2011
as Saravanan
D56
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005
as Srinivasan
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
D55
as Thirukumaran
Pa Paandi
2017
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Ilaiyaraaja
as Ilaiyaraaja
Dreams
2004
as Shakti
Pudhupettai 2
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
as Kalam
Honest Raj
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
D56
Velpari
as Velpari
Untitled Dhanush Film
Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film
About Dhanush
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)… With 74 credits spanning from 2002 to 2026, Dhanush has appeared in 72 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dhanush Movies
- Kara (2026) — as Karasaami
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025) — as Shankar Gurrukkal
- The Gray Man (2022) — as Avik San
- Maaran (2022) — as Mathimaaran
- Idli Kadai (2025) — as Murugan
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