Dhanush
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
182
Gender
Male
Birthday
1983-07-28
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also Known As
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, தனுஷ், धनुष, ധനുഷ്, ధనుష్, دنوش
Known For
Vaathi
Aadukalam
Seedan
Mappillai
Venghai
Uthama Puthiran
Kutty
Padikathavan
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Polladhavan
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Pudhupettai
Devathayai Kanden
Sullan
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Thiruda Thirudi
Kadhal Konden
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Raayan
Mayakkam Enna
Tere Ishk Mein
Dreams
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
3
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Ethir Neechal
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Captain Miller
Raanjhanaa
Maryan
Kuberaa
Naiyaandi
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Anegan
Maari
Shamitabh
Vai Raja Vai
Ilaiyaraaja
Pudhupettai 2
Thangamagan
Thodari
Kodi
Vada Chennai
Idli Kadai
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
Pa Paandi
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Maari 2
Asuran
Atrangi Re
Pattas
Jagame Thandhiram
Karnan
Maaran
The Gray Man
Naane Varuvean
Thiruchitrambalam
OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
Honest Raj
D56
Kara
Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
Thamizh Murugan
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
Velpari
Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film
Untitled Dhanush - Siva Film
Pagida Kali
Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film
Kaaka Muttai
Kaaki Sattai
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Visaranai
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Amma Kanakku
Kaala
Tharangam
Cinema Veeran
Yatra Raja Debut Film
Wunderbar 20
Untitled Dhanush Directorial