Dhanush
Actor · Playback Singer · Lyricist

Dhanush

Born July 28, 1983 (42 yrs)
Birthplace Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja
Films 82

Dhanush is an acclaimed Indian actor, singer, and producer whose artistry has redefined modern cinema. Rising to fame with Kadhal Kondein and Pudhupettai, he quickly became known for his powerful performances and versatility across genres. His global breakthrough came with the viral hit Why This Kolaveri Di, followed by international projects like The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir and The Gray Man. With multiple National Film Awards and a career spanning Tamil, Hindi, and international films, Dhanush continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

Filmography

Movies

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Kalam
as Kalam
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja
as Ilaiyaraaja
Vada Chennai II Anbuvin Ezhichi
Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Anbu
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Kara 2026
Kara
as Karasaami
Tere Ishk Mein 2025
Tere Ishk Mein
as Shankar Gurrukkal
9ViF6UTWMh14gx77RvFALe5R6AL.jpg 2025
Idli Kadai
as Sivanesan
Kuberaa Movie HQ Posters 15 2025
Kuberaa
as Deva Kalam
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Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
as Cupid (Cameo)
Raayan Movie HD Poster (10) 2024
Raayan
Captain Miller Movie Poster (12) 2024
Captain Miller
as Analeesan/Miller
Vaathi Movie HQ Posters 8 2023
Vaathi
as Balamurugan
Naane Varuven Release Date Poster 2022
Naane Varuvean
Thiruchitrambalam Release Day Poster 2 2022
Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam
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The Gray Man
as Avik San
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Maaran
as Mathimaaran Sathyamoorthy
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Atrangi Re
as Vishu
Jagame Thandhiram 2021
Jagame Thandhiram
as Suruli
2021
Karnan
as Karnan
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Pattas
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Enai Noki Paayum Thota 2019
Enai Noki Paayum Thota
as Raghu
Asuran 2019
Asuran
as Sivasaamy
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir 2019
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Maari 2 2018
Maari 2
as Maariyappan aka Maari
Vada Chennai 2018
Vada Chennai
as Anbu
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Raghuvaran
Pa Paandi 2017
Pa Paandi
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Kodi 2016
Kodi
as Kodi & Anbu
Thodari 2016
Thodari
as Poochiappan
Thangamagan 2015
Thangamagan
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Maari 2015
Maari
as Maari
Vai Raja Vai 2015
Vai Raja Vai
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Anegan 2015
Anegan
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Shamitabh 2015
Shamitabh
as Danish
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
as Raghuvaran
Naiyaandi 2013
Naiyaandi
as Chinna Vandu
Maryan 2013
Maryan
as Mariyaan
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Raanjhanaa
as Kundan
Ethir Neechal 2013
Ethir Neechal
as Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
3 2012
3
as Ram
Mayakkam Enna 2011
Mayakkam Enna
as Karthik Swaminathan
Venghai 2011
Venghai
as Selvam
Mappillai 2011
Mappillai
as Saravanan
Seedan 2011
Seedan
as Saravanan
Aadukalam 2011
Aadukalam
as K. P. Karuppu
Uthama Puthiran 2010
Uthama Puthiran
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Kutty 2010
Kutty
as Kutty
2009
Padikathavan
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
Yaaradi Nee Mohini 2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Vasu
Polladhavan 2007
Polladhavan
as Prabhu
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram 2007
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam 2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
as Thirukumaran
Pudhupettai 2006
Pudhupettai
as 'Kokki' Kumar
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam 2005
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
as Srinivasan
Devathayai Kanden 2005
Devathayai Kanden
as Babu
Dreams 2004
Dreams
as Shakti
Sullan 2004
Sullan
as Subramani
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan 2004
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
as Saravanan
Thiruda Thirudi 2003
Thiruda Thirudi
as Vasu
Kadhal Konden 2003
Kadhal Konden
as Vinod
Thulluvadho Ilamai 2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai
as Mahesh