Dhanush movies & biography
Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer born on 28 July 1983 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is known for playing unconventional heroes in films such as Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006), and for his National Film Award-winning performance in Aadukalam (2011).
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1983 (age 43) |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Latest release | Kara (2026) |
Best Dhanush movies
Kuberaa
Kaala
Kara
Amma Kanakku
Jagame ThandhiramCareer overview
Dhanush made his acting debut in 2002 and gained early recognition for roles in Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006). His performance in Aadukalam (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. He balanced 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). In the database, he is listed as actor in Kara (2026) as Karasaami, Tere Ishk Mein (2025) as Shankar Gurrukkal, Kuberaa (2025) as Deva Kalam, Idli Kadai (2025) as Murugan, Captain Miller (2024) as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller, Raayan (2024) as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan', Vaathi (2023) as Balamurugan, Thiruchitrambalam (2022) as Thiruchitrambalam, Maaran (2022) as Mathimaaran, Naane Varuvean (2022) as Prabhu/Kadhir, Atrangi Re (2021) as Vishu, Jagame Thandhiram (2021) as Suruli, Karnan (2021) as Karnan, Pattas (2020) as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal, Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019) as Raghu, Asuran (2019) as Sivasaamy, Vada Chennai (2018) as Anbu, Maari 2 (2018) as Maariyappan aka Maari, and Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) as Raghuvaran. He is also credited as director, writer and producer on several projects: Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025) as director, screenwriter and producer; Idli Kadai (2025) as writer, director and producer; Raayan (2024) as writer and director; Vada Chennai (2018) as producer; Kaala (2018) as producer; and Maari 2 (2018) as producer.
Dhanush movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kara | Karasaami | 5.9 TMDB |
| 2025 | Kuberaa | Deva Kalam | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Suruli | 5.5 TMDB |
| 2018 | Kaala | Producer | 6.4 TMDB |
| 2016 | Amma Kanakku | Producer | 5.9 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dhanush's latest movie?
Dhanush's latest movie in the database is Kara (2026), in which he plays Karasaami.
When and where was Dhanush born?
Dhanush was born on 28 July 1983 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What was Dhanush's debut?
Dhanush made his acting debut in 2002. His early recognition came from Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006).
What are Dhanush's best-known films?
Dhanush is known for Aadukalam (2011), which won him the National Film Award for Best Actor, as well as Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Vada Chennai (2018), Asuran (2019) and Thiruchitrambalam (2022).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.