
Dhanush
Biography
Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer. He is considered one of the most versatile and popular actors of his generation. After making his debut in 2002, he earned early recognition for playing unconventional heroes in films such as Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006), before attaining wider mainstream popularity with a series of hit films. His performance in Aadukalam (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. 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).
Filmography

Vada Chennai
2018 · 7.8

Kadhal Konden
2003 · 7.8

Aadukalam
2011 · 7.7

Asuran
2019 · 7.6

Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014 · 7.5

Thiruchitrambalam
2022 · 7.4

Pudhupettai
2006 · 7.4

Karnan
2021 · 7.3

Polladhavan
2007 · 7.2

Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · 7.0

Pa Paandi
2017 · 7.0

Thulluvadho Ilamai
2002 · 7.0

The Gray Man
2022 · 6.9

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018 · 6.9

Vaathi
2023 · 6.8

Captain Miller
2024 · 6.7

3
2012 · 6.7

Mayakkam Enna
2011 · 6.7

Raanjhanaa
2013 · 6.6

Kuberaa
2025 · 6.5

Atrangi Re
2021 · 6.5

Idli Kadai
2025 · 6.5

Uthama Puthiran
2010 · 6.3

Anegan
2015 · 6.2

Kodi
2016 · 6.1

Maari
2015 · 6.1

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
2006 · 6.1

Thiruda Thirudi
2003 · 6.1

Kara
2026 · 6.0

Raayan
2024 · 6.0

Maryan
2013 · 6.0

Shamitabh
2015 · 6.0

Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005 · 6.0

Sullan
2004 · 5.9

Venghai
2011 · 5.9

Pattas
2020 · 5.8

Thangamagan
2015 · 5.8

Naane Varuvean
2022 · 5.8

Vai Raja Vai
2015 · 5.7

Devathayai Kanden
2005 · 5.7

Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017 · 5.6

Jagame Thandhiram
2021 · 5.5

Kutty
2010 · 5.4

Tere Ishk Mein
2025 · 5.3

Maari 2
2018 · 5.3

Enai Noki Paayum Thota
2019 · 5.0

Maaran
2022 · 4.8

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
2004 · 4.8

Mappillai
2011 · 4.5

Thodari
2016 · 4.5

Seedan
2011 · 4.5

Padikathavan
2009 · 4.0

Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007 · 3.2

Naiyaandi
2013 · 3.2

Nayanatara
2021 · 0.0

OM: Chapter 1
2026 · 0.0
D56
— · 0.0

Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
— · 0.0
D57
— · 0.0

Dreams
2004 · 0.0

Ilaiyaraaja
— · 0.0

Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
— · 0.0
Velpari
— · 0.0
Untitled P. S. Mithran - Bhansali Film
— · 0.0

Kalam: The Missile Man of India
— · 0.0
Thamizh Murugan
— · 0.0
Untitled Dhanush - 7 Screens Film
— · 0.0
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film
— · 0.0

Pudhupettai 2
— · 0.0

Aayirathil Oruvan 2
— · 0.0
Honest Raj
— · 0.0