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