Dhanush
Born July 28, 1983 (Age: 42)
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
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.
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Filmography
Raayan
2024
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as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
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Age: 40
The Gray Man
2022
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as Avik San
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Age: 38
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
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as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
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Age: 34
Anegan
2015
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as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
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Age: 31
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
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as Raghuvaran
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Age: 30
Ethir Neechal
2013
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as Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
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Age: 29
Aadukalam
2011
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as K. P. Karuppu
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Age: 27
Polladhavan
2007
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as Prabhu
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Age: 24
Pudhupettai
2006
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as 'Kokki' Kumar
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Age: 22
Devathayai Kanden
2005
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as Babu
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Age: 21
Thiruda Thirudi
2003
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as Vasu
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Age: 20