Dhanush

Dhanush

Born: July 28, 1983
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, producer, director, lyricist and playback singer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. One of the most recognizable stars of contemporary South Indian cinema, his accolades include 4 National Film Awards (two as actor and two as producer), 14 SIIMA Awards, 9 Vijay Awards, 7 Filmfare Awards South, 5 Vikatan Awards, 5 Edison Awards and a Filmfare Award. After initially gaining recognition as a versatile character actor in films such as Kadhal Konden and Pudhupettai, Dhanush came to further prominence as a popular leading man in Polladhavan and Yaaradi Nee Mohini, both of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. His role as a rooster fight jockey in Aadukalam won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. He saw continued critical and commercial success with hit films such as Mayakkam Enna, Velaiilla Pattadhari, Vadachennai, Asuran, Karnan and Thiruchitrambalam. Vadachennai emerged as the highest-grossing A-rated Tamil film of all time, while Thiruchitrambalam entered the 100 Crore Club within a month of its release. Dhanush also gained recognition in the Bollywood film industry through his performance as an obsessive one-sided lover in the film Raanjhanaa, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in addition to a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He is also well known as a playback singer and lyricist, often contributing to the soundtracks of his own films. In 2011, his song "Why This Kolaveri Di" from the romantic psychological thriller film Moonu became the first Indian music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube.

Movies for Dhanush...

Raayan
Title: Raayan
Released: June 13, 2024
Type: Movie
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Captain Miller
Title: Captain Miller
Character: Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
Released: January 11, 2024
Type: Movie
In the 1930s, during the British Raj, Analeesan "Eesa", a former soldier of the British Indian Army called Captain Miller, is on a mission to protect the people from the British after witnessing an atrocity.
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Vaathi
Title: Vaathi
Character: Balamurugan
Released: February 16, 2023
Type: Movie
An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite the politics around education in the 90s.
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Naane Varuvean
Title: Naane Varuvean
Character: Prabhu/Kadhir
Released: September 29, 2022
Type: Movie
A father finds out that his teenager daughter is possessed, and the only way he can save her is by doing the ghost's bidding, which will mean an encounter with his long-separated twin - who happens to be a psycho killer.
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Thiruchitrambalam
Title: Thiruchitrambalam
Character: Thiruchitrambalam
Released: August 18, 2022
Type: Movie
A guy-next-door tries to find romance in his life while also dealing with his personal problems. How long will it be before he realises what he is looking for is right next to him?
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The Gray Man
Title: The Gray Man
Character: Avik San
Released: July 13, 2022
Type: Movie
When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he's hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who's put a bounty on his head.
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Maaran
Title: Maaran
Character: Mathimaaran
Released: March 11, 2022
Type: Movie
An investigative journalist gets into trouble when he publishes an article that exposes bitter truths about a corrupt politician.
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Atrangi Re
Title: Atrangi Re
Character: Vishu
Released: December 24, 2021
Type: Movie
Runaway Rinku gets forcefully married to already engaged Vishu. Both don't want this marriage and make a deal to go on their separate ways. The equation gets weirder when Rinku's lover Sajjad shows up and Vishu starts developing feelings for her.
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Jagame Thandhiram
Title: Jagame Thandhiram
Character: Suruli
Released: June 18, 2021
Type: Movie
When a clever, carefree gangster is recruited to help an overseas crime lord take down a rival, he is caught off guard by the moral dilemmas that follow.
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Karnan
Title: Karnan
Character: Karnan
Released: April 9, 2021
Type: Movie
Karnan, an angry young man, fights for the rights of his oppressed people. Can he save them from those who wield power and weapons?
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Pattas
Title: Pattas
Character: Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Released: January 14, 2020
Type: Movie
A petty thief learns about his father's illustrious legacy and decides to attack the man who murdered him in order to bring the ancient martial art form that his father had practiced to limelight.
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Enai Noki Paayum Thota
Title: Enai Noki Paayum Thota
Character: Raghu
Released: November 29, 2019
Type: Movie
Raghu, a normal college guy gets dragged into trouble when he falls in love with Lekha and their whirlwind romance changes the course of his life.
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Asuran
Title: Asuran
Character: Siva Saamy
Released: October 2, 2019
Type: Movie
A family from the underprivileged class is on the run after the teenaged son kills a rich man from the upper caste. Can the pacifist father be able to save his hot-blooded son?
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Maari 2
Title: Maari 2
Character: Maariyappan aka Maari
Released: December 21, 2018
Type: Movie
After falling off the radar for a few years, Maari is back in the fray doing what he does best: taking trouble by the horns and being a total bad-ass. This time around, he is facing off against a formidable opponent named Beeja, who would stop at nothing until he sees Maari's downfall.
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Vada Chennai
Title: Vada Chennai
Character: Anbu
Released: October 17, 2018
Type: Movie
A young carrom player in North Chennai becomes a reluctant participant in a war between two feuding gangsters.
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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Title: The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Character: Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Released: May 9, 2018
Type: Movie
Ajatashatru Lavash Patel has lived all his life in a small Mumbai neighborhood tricking people with street magic and fakir stunts. He sets out on a journey to find his estranged father but instead gets dragged on a never-ending adventure.
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Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Title: Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Character: Raghuvaran
Released: August 11, 2017
Type: Movie
A cool-headed crusader for the struggling engineers, Raghuvaran faces the powerful and arrogant owner of a construction company Vasundhara Parameswaran, as they engage in a battle to win the corporate game.
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Pa Paandi
Title: Pa Paandi
Character: Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Released: April 14, 2017
Type: Movie
‘Power’ Paandi, once a legendary stunt master who ruled the world of film stunts in his prime years is now content in living a peaceful life with his son and grandchildren. But he soon realizes that his acts that he thinks is normal and righteous, constantly irks his son who seems to taking their relationship for granted. One such overblown tiff with his son drives him to go do some soul searching, the outcome of which has many unexpected experiences.
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Kodi
Title: Kodi
Character: Kodi & Anbu
Released: October 28, 2016
Type: Movie
A young politician finds himself in a position where he has to contest against his girlfriend, who is ambitious. Circumstances force his look-alike twin to also get involved in this political battle.
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Thodari
Title: Thodari
Character: Poochiappan
Released: September 22, 2016
Type: Movie
A pantry boy falls in love with the touch-up girl of an actress travelling on his train, but an incident turns the train into an unstoppable force posing a threat to the passengers, and the romance.
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Thangamagan
Title: Thangamagan
Character: Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Released: December 18, 2015
Type: Movie
The happiness of Tamizh and his middle-class family is shattered when his dad commits suicide. The youngster tries to understand why his father took this extreme step and clear his name.
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Maari
Title: Maari
Character: Maari
Released: July 17, 2015
Type: Movie
A local don locks horns with the new cop, who has come to his place, but both are not what they initially seem to be.
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Vai Raja Vai
Title: Vai Raja Vai
Character: Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Released: May 1, 2015
Type: Movie
Karthik, who has ESP, helps his friend Panda win a betting game with his power, but this lands him in trouble with Randhai, the gangster who funded the betting operation, who, now, wants him to use his power and make a killing at a casino.
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Anegan
Title: Anegan
Character: Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Released: February 13, 2015
Type: Movie
Madhumitha is convinced that she and her colleague Ashwin were lovers in their past lives and have been brought together by fate. Is there any truth to this or is she merely hallucinating?
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Shamitabh
Title: Shamitabh
Character: Danish
Released: February 6, 2015
Type: Movie
A mute, aspiring actor joins forces with a man who has a powerful voice. Together they take the film industry by storm, but will their egos get in the way?
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Velaiilla Pattadhari
Title: Velaiilla Pattadhari
Character: Raghuvaran
Released: July 18, 2014
Type: Movie
Raghuvaran, who is unemployed for years, gets his dream job but a powerful rival is keen to put him down. Can he take on his adversary?
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Naiyaandi
Title: Naiyaandi
Character: Chinna Vandu
Released: October 11, 2013
Type: Movie
Chinna Vandu, the youngest of three brothers, falls in love with Vana Roja when she visits her grandmother, coinciding with the village carnival. After a few hiccups, their romance becomes mutual. Chinna Vandu has to then handle his family members, particularly his lovesick elder brothers, and also a dreaded goon who sets his eagle eyes on Roja.
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Maryan
Title: Maryan
Character: Mariyaan
Released: July 19, 2013
Type: Movie
The film is an emotional journey of a common man to an unknown place with the hope to come home and lead a better life. The film revolves around a story of human survival adapted from a newspaper article of a real-life crisis event, when three oil workers from India were kidnapped and taken hostage in Sudan.
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Title: Comedy Nights with Kapil
Character: Self
Released: June 22, 2013
Type: TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.
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Raanjhanaa
Title: Raanjhanaa
Character: Kundan
Released: June 21, 2013
Type: Movie
A small-town boy needs to break through the class divide to gain acceptance from his childhood sweetheart who is in love with big city ideals.
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Ethir Neechal
Title: Ethir Neechal
Character: Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
Released: May 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Kunchithapatham's unique name becomes the butt of joke and ridicule for others. He relates his failures to his name and wants to change it. He meets an astrologer who is popular in giving fancy names that could bring luck to people. His named his changed to Harish and soon after his luck changes.
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Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Title: Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Character: Self
Released: January 24, 2013
Type: Movie
Raja Raja Kammath and Deva Raja Kammath are two brothers who owns a chain of restaurants that specializes in making Dosa. The story begins when they come to Palakkad to open a new restaurant.
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3
Title: 3
Character: Ram
Released: March 30, 2012
Type: Movie
Ram and Janani are high school sweethearts who eventually get married. However, Janani is mystified when Ram commits suicide all of a sudden and she tries to find out the truth behind his death.
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Mayakkam Enna
Title: Mayakkam Enna
Character: Karthik Swaminathan
Released: November 25, 2011
Type: Movie
Karthik splits his time between aimlessly hanging around his friends and dreams of being an assistant to his role model, an arrogant yet world renowned wildlife photographer. When Karthik's close friend Sundar introduces his girlfriend Yamini to their group, they can't stand each other initially, but there lies the twist, when opposites attract.
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Venghai
Title: Venghai
Character: Selvam
Released: July 8, 2011
Type: Movie
A young man supports his father in opposing a local MLA, who often gives them trouble.
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Mappillai
Title: Mappillai
Character: Saravanan
Released: April 8, 2011
Type: Movie
Rajeshwari agrees to get her daughter Gayathri married to her beau Saravanan, thinking him to be subservient. But her plans are foiled when she realises that he has a violent past.
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Seedan
Title: Seedan
Character: Saravanan
Released: February 25, 2011
Type: Movie
Seedan (Tamil: சீடன்) (English: Disciple) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva. The film stars newcomer Unni Mukundan and Ananya of Naadodigal fame in the lead and features Dhanush in an extended guest appearance, while Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek appear in supporting roles. The film, a remake of the 2002 Malayalam hit film, Nandanam, released on 25 February 2011 to mixed reviews. The whole film is shot inside a palacial set created by art director Jacki. The whole house including the exterior and interior was built in Prasad Studios. After more than a few decades a full traditional house set is made for a Tamil film.
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Aadukalam
Title: Aadukalam
Character: K. P. Karuppu
Released: January 14, 2011
Type: Movie
Pettaikaaran is famous in his town for an impeccable track record of successes in rooster fights. When one of his aides, Karuppu, goes against his word in a fight, it leads to an enmity between them.
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Uthama Puthiran
Title: Uthama Puthiran
Character: Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Released: November 5, 2010
Type: Movie
Siva is asked to help a friend in a love marriage. Siva kidnaps Pooja on a mistaken identity from the marriage hall. When Pooja is kidnapped, her uncles and their henchmen follow them.
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Kutty
Title: Kutty
Character: Kutty
Released: January 14, 2010
Type: Movie
Kutty, a kind young man, falls in love with Geeta, but she does not reciprocate his love. He continues to love her even after learning that she is in love with Arjun, her college-mate.
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Padikathavan
Title: Padikathavan
Character: Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
Released: January 14, 2009
Type: Movie
Rocky is looked down upon by his father and spends all his time in a mechanic shop. Problems arise in his life after he falls in love with Gayathri.
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Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Title: Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Character: Vasu
Released: April 4, 2008
Type: Movie
Vasu falls in love with Keerthi, but when he expresses his feelings to her, she turns him down and says that her marriage has already been arranged. He later learns that she is set to marry his close friend Cheenu.
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Polladhavan
Title: Polladhavan
Character: Prabhu
Released: November 8, 2007
Type: Movie
Prabhu is dejected when he learns that his bike has been stolen. He decides to find the people who stole the bike, but lands in trouble when he realises that his bike has been used to transport drugs.
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Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Title: Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Character: Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
Released: April 27, 2007
Type: Movie
A man arrives in Chennai with a simple wish of buying gold bangles for his mother. However, an event changes his life completely and he becomes famous as the most dreaded criminal in the city.
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Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Title: Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Character: Thirukumaran
Released: December 15, 2006
Type: Movie
A reckless boy falls for a girl whose disapproving brother is a rich businessman.
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Pudhupettai
Title: Pudhupettai
Character: 'Kokki' Kumar
Released: May 26, 2006
Type: Movie
After seeing his mother dead, a young boy runs away and is later recruited by a gangster. After becoming the right hand man of his employer, he makes serious enemies and everyone starts targeting him.
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Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Title: Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Character: Srinivasan
Released: November 2, 2005
Type: Movie
When a lorry driver realises that he is helping an escaped convict, he threatens to hand him over to the police. The convict begins to narrate the circumstances that landed him in jail.
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Devathayai Kanden
Title: Devathayai Kanden
Character: Babu
Released: January 14, 2005
Type: Movie
Babu, a tea vendor, loves Uma, a rich girl. She too loves him for his sincerity. When she receives a proposal from a doctor, she accepts for the sake of a secure future. Babu sues her for cheating.
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Title: Koffee with Karan
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2004
Type: TV
Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and discusses their major career milestones.
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Dreams
Title: Dreams
Character: Shakti
Released: November 1, 2004
Type: Movie
A young man is spoilt to the hilt by his father due to which he leads a wayward life. At one point in time he finds love and reforms, hopefully for the best. But destiny has other plans in store.
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Sullan
Title: Sullan
Character: Subramani
Released: July 23, 2004
Type: Movie
A man is forced to fight back when a moneylender goes after his family and friends.
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Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Title: Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
Character: Saravanan
Released: January 14, 2004
Type: Movie
Saravanan comes to Singapore for a job but lands in trouble, loses his passport and is on the run. Desperate to get back home, he accepts the job of taking a girl to India in return for a hefty sum.
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Thiruda Thirudi
Title: Thiruda Thirudi
Character: Vasu
Released: September 5, 2003
Type: Movie
Vasu is a prankster who whiles away his time teasing girls and getting scolded by his father. But when one of his pranks results in his brother getting jailed, he decides to turn over a new leaf.
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Kadhal Konden
Title: Kadhal Konden
Character: Vinod
Released: July 4, 2003
Type: Movie
A genius-yet-introverted orphan, raised by a church priest, is sent to college where he turns out to be a social outcast. Although he is shunned by the majority of the other students, one girl shows him kindness and befriends him. Things take a turn when he falls for her, and she in turn falls for another classmate.
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Thulluvadho Ilamai
Title: Thulluvadho Ilamai
Character: Mahesh
Released: May 10, 2002
Type: Movie
Six high-school classmates, three boys and three girls, coming from different strata of society, who have each their own problems in their respective families and escape from their homes, deciding to live together on their own with the help of an older friend of theirs.
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Pudhupettai 2
Title: Pudhupettai 2
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Upcoming sequel to the original officially announced by the makers
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Tere Ishk Mein
Title: Tere Ishk Mein
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Kubera
Title: Kubera
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Ilaiyaraaja
Title: Ilaiyaraaja
Character: Ilaiyaraaja
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Biopic of Ilaiyaraaja
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Dhanush's Next
Title: Dhanush's Next
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie