Known For
Acting
Known Credits
75
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 28, 1983 (42 years old)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
| 2026 | OM : Chapter 1as Chezhiyan aka Thirukumaran | |
| 2026 | Karaas Karasaami | |
| 2025 | Tere Ishk Meinas Shankar Gurrukkal | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadaias Murugan | |
| 2025 | Kuberaaas Deva Kalam | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobamas Cameo | |
| 2024 | Raayanas Kathavaraayan 'Raayan' | |
| 2024 | Captain Milleras Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller | |
| 2023 | Vaathias Balamurugan | |
| 2022 | Naane Varuveanas Prabhu/Kadhir | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalamas Thiruchitrambalam | |
| 2022 | The Gray Manas Avik San | |
| 2022 | Maaranas Mathimaaran | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Reas Vishu | |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiramas Suruli | |
| 2021 | Karnanas Karnan | |
| 2021 | Nayanataraas | |
| 2020 | Pattasas Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal | |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thotaas Raghu | |
| 2019 | Asuranas Sivasaamy | |
| 2018 | Maari 2as Maariyappan aka Maari | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennaias Anbu | |
| 2018 | The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakiras Ajatashatru Lavash Patel | |
| 2017 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2as Raghuvaran | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandias Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi) | |
| 2016 | Kodias Kodi & Anbu | |
| 2016 | Thodarias Poochiappan | |
| 2015 | Thangamaganas Thamizh Vijayraghavan | |
| 2015 | Maarias Maari | |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vaias Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance) | |
| 2015 | Aneganas Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali | |
| 2015 | Shamitabhas Danish | |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattatharias Raghuvaran | |
| 2013 | Naiyaandias Chinna Vandu | |
| 2013 | Maryanas Mariyaan | |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapilas Self | |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaaas Kundan | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechalas Self - Dancer | |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammathas Self | |
| 2012 | 3as Ram | |
| 2011 | Mayakkam Ennaas Karthik Swaminathan | |
| 2011 | Venghaias Selvam | |
| 2011 | Mappillaias Saravanan | |
| 2011 | Seedanas Saravanan | |
| 2011 | Aadukalamas K. P. Karuppu | |
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiranas Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani | |
| 2010 | Kuttyas Kutty | |
| 2009 | Padikathavanas Radhakrishnan (Rocky) | |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohinias Vasu | |
| 2007 | Polladhavanas Prabhu | |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaramas Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai) | |
| 2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambamas Thirukumaran 'Thiru' | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettaias 'Kokki' Kumar | |
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalamas Srinivasan | |
| 2005 | Devathayai Kandenas Babu | |
| 2004 | Dreamsas Shakti | |
| 2004 | Sullanas Subramani | |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravananas Saravanan | |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudias Vasu | |
| 2003 | Kadhal Kondenas Vinod | |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamaias Mahesh | |
| Honest Rajas | ||
| Kalam: The Missile Man of Indiaas Kalam | ||
| D56as | ||
| Aayirathil Oruvan 2as | ||
| D56as | ||
| DxVas | ||
| Untitled Dhanush - Siva Filmas | ||
| Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Filmas | ||
| Pudhupettai 2as | ||
| Velparias Velpari | ||
| Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichias Anbu | ||
| Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Filmas | ||
| Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Filmas | ||
| Ilaiyaraajaas Ilaiyaraaja |
| 2026 | OM : Chapter 1...Producer | |
| 2026 | Idhayam Murali...Playback Singer | |
| 2026 | Kara...Lyricist | |
| 2026 | Kara...Playback Singer | |
| 2025 | Retta Thala...Playback Singer | |
| 2025 | Tere Ishk Mein...Lyricist | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai...Director | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai...Writer | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai...Producer | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai...Lyricist | |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai...Playback Singer | |
| 2025 | Kuberaa...Playback Singer | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam...Director | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam...Screenplay | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam...Playback Singer | |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam...Producer | |
| 2024 | Project One...Original Concept | |
| 2024 | Raayan...Director | |
| 2024 | Raayan...Writer | |
| 2024 | Raayan...Lyricist | |
| 2024 | Raayan...Playback Singer | |
| 2023 | Viduthalai: Part I...Playback Singer | |
| 2023 | Vaathi...Lyricist | |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean...Story | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam...Lyricist | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam...Playback Singer | |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam...Story | |
| 2022 | Maaran...Lyricist | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re...Playback Singer | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re...Lyricist | |
| 2021 | Jail...Playback Singer | |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram...Lyricist | |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram...Playback Singer | |
| 2021 | Karnan...Playback Singer | |
| 2021 | Nenjam Marappathillai...Playback Singer | |
| 2020 | Yaadhumagi Nindraai...Playback Singer | |
| 2020 | Pattas...Playback Singer | |
| 2019 | Asuran...Playback Singer | |
| 2019 | Brother's Day...Playback Singer | |
| 2019 | Brother's Day...Lyricist | |
| 2019 | Petta...Lyricist | |
| 2018 | Maari 2...Producer | |
| 2018 | Maari 2...Playback Singer | |
| 2018 | Maari 2...Lyricist | |
| 2018 | Ezhumin...Playback Singer | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai...Producer | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai...Playback Singer | |
| 2018 | Kaala...Producer | |
| 2018 | Padai Veeran...Playback Singer | |
| 2017 | Tharangam...Producer | |
| 2017 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2...Story | |
| 2017 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2...Producer | |
| 2017 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2...Dialogue | |
| 2017 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2...Playback Singer | |
| 2017 | Cinema Veeran...Producer | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Director | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Screenplay | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Story | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Dialogue | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Producer | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Playback Singer | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi...Lyricist | |
| 2017 | Yaakkai...Playback Singer | |
| 2016 | Kodi...Playback Singer | |
| 2016 | Kodi...Lyricist | |
| 2016 | Thikka...Playback Singer | |
| 2016 | Amma Kanakku...Producer | |
| 2016 | Visaranai...Producer | |
| 2015 | Thangamagan...Producer | |
| 2015 | Thangamagan...Playback Singer | |
| 2015 | Thangamagan...Lyricist | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdydhaan...Producer | |
| 2015 | Maari...Producer | |
| 2015 | Maari...Playback Singer | |
| 2015 | Maari...Lyricist | |
| 2015 | Vajrakaya...Playback Singer | |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai...Producer | |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai...Lyricist | |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai...Producer | |
| 2015 | Anegan...Playback Singer | |
| 2015 | Shamitabh...Producer | |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari...Producer | |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari...Playback Singer | |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari...Lyricist | |
| 2013 | Irandam Ulagam...Playback Singer | |
| 2013 | Naiyaandi...Playback Singer | |
| 2013 | Maryan...Lyricist | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal...Producer | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal...Lyricist | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal...Playback Singer | |
| 2012 | 3...Producer | |
| 2012 | 3...Playback Singer | |
| 2012 | 3...Lyricist | |
| 2011 | Mayakkam Enna...Playback Singer | |
| 2011 | Mayakkam Enna...Lyricist | |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan...Playback Singer | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai...Playback Singer | |
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden...Playback Singer | |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan...Playback Singer | |
| Yatra Raja Debut Film...Director | ||
| Yatra Raja Debut Film...Producer | ||
| Wunderbar 20...Producer | ||
| Untitled Dhanush Directorial...Director | ||
| Untitled Dhanush Directorial...Producer | ||
| Untitled Dhanush Directorial...Writer | ||
| Jalsa...Playback Singer | ||
| Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi...Co-Producer |
