Highest rated as cast or director
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).
Acted in 63
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Naane Varuvean
Prabhu/Kadhir
- 2021
Atrangi Re
Vishu
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Maari 2
Maariyappan aka Maari
Vada Chennai
Anbu
- 2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Raghuvaran
Pa Paandi
Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
- 2016
Kodi
Kodi & Anbu
Thodari
Poochiappan
- 2015
Thangamagan
Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Maari
Maari
Vai Raja Vai
Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Anegan
Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
- 2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Raghuvaran
- 2013
Naiyaandi
Chinna Vandu
Maryan
Mariyaan
- 2012
3
Ram
- 2011
Mayakkam Enna
Karthik Swaminathan
Venghai
Selvam
Mappillai
Saravanan
Seedan
Saravanan
Aadukalam
K. P. Karuppu
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Padikathavan
Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
- 2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Vasu
- 2007
Polladhavan
Prabhu
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
- 2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
Thirukumaran 'Thiru'
Pudhupettai
'Kokki' Kumar
- 2005
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Srinivasan
Devathayai Kanden
Babu
- 2004
Dreams
Shakti
Sullan
Subramani
- 2003
Thiruda Thirudi
Vasu
Kadhal Konden
Vinod
- 2002
Thulluvadho Ilamai
Mahesh
No release date
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja
Pudhupettai 2
Movie
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
Anbu
Untitled Dhanush - Mari Selvaraj Film
Movie
Aayirathil Oruvan 2
Movie
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
Kalam
Sound 41
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Retta Thala
Playback Singer
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Playback Singer
- 2024
- 2023
Viduthalai: Part I
Playback Singer
- 2022
- 2021
Atrangi Re
Playback Singer
Jail
Playback Singer
Nenjam Marappathillai
Playback Singer
- 2020
Yaadhumagi Nindraai
Playback Singer
2010s
- 2019
Brother's Day
Playback Singer
- 2018
Maari 2
Playback Singer
Ezhumin
Playback Singer
Vada Chennai
Playback Singer
Padai Veeran
Playback Singer
- 2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Playback Singer
Pa Paandi
Playback Singer
Yaakkai
Playback Singer
- 2016
Kodi
Playback Singer
- 2015
Thangamagan
Playback Singer
Maari
Playback Singer
Vajrakaya
Playback Singer
Anegan
Playback Singer
- 2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Playback Singer
- 2013
Irandam Ulagam
Playback Singer
Naiyaandi
Playback Singer
Ethir Neechal
Playback Singer
- 2012
3
Playback Singer
- 2011
Mayakkam Enna
Playback Singer
- 2010
Aayirathil Oruvan
Playback Singer
2000s
- 2006
Pudhupettai
Playback Singer
- 2005
Devathayai Kanden
Playback Singer
- 2004
Wrote 26
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Screenplay, Lyricist
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Naane Varuvean
Story
- 2021
Atrangi Re
Lyricist
2010s
- 2019
Brother's Day
Lyricist
Petta
Lyricist
- 2018
Maari 2
Lyricist
- 2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Story, Dialogue
Pa Paandi
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Lyricist
- 2016
Kodi
Lyricist
- 2015
Thangamagan
Lyricist
Maari
Lyricist
Vai Raja Vai
Lyricist
- 2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Lyricist
- 2013
Maryan
Lyricist
Ethir Neechal
Lyricist
- 2012
3
Lyricist
- 2011
Mayakkam Enna
Lyricist
Produced 22
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Producer
2010s
- 2018
Maari 2
Producer
Vada Chennai
Producer
- 2017
Tharangam
Producer
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Producer
Cinema Veeran
Producer
Pa Paandi
Producer
- 2016
Amma Kanakku
Producer
- 2015
Thangamagan
Producer
Naanum Rowdydhaan
Producer
Maari
Producer
Kaaka Muttai
Producer
Kaaki Sattai
Producer
- 2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Producer
- 2013
Ethir Neechal
Producer
- 2012
3
Producer
No release date
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
Co-Producer
Directed 4
2020s
- 2025
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
Director
- 2024
2010s
- 2017
Pa Paandi
Director
Appearances4
2010s
- 2013
Ethir Neechal
Self - Dancer
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Self
2000s
- 2008
Kuselan
Self