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