Dhanush
Born July 28, 1983 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
45
Films reviewed
6.1
Avg. rating
Asuran
Best-reviewed
2002–2026
Years active
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. He achieved an important milestone in the history of Indian cinema, acting in The Gray Man (2022) alongside Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, under the Russo brothers' directorial.
On theIReview.com
Films featuring Dhanushthat we've reviewed.
Kara
as Lead
Vignesh Raja · 2026
OM : Chapter 1
as Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran
Rajkumar Periasamy · 2026
Idly Kadai
as Lead
Dhanush · 2025
Kuberaa
Sekhar Kammula · 2025
Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam
Director
Dhanush · 2025
★ 6.5Captain Miller
Arun Matheswaran · 2024
RT 89%
★ 6.5Raayan
Director
Dhanush · 2024
★ 7.3Vaathi
Venky Atluri · 2023
RT 67%
★ 4.4Maaran
as Mathimaaran
Karthick Naren · 2022
★ 7.9Thiruchitrambalam
as Thiruchitrambalam
Mithran Jawahar · 2022
RT 100%
★ 5.8Jagame Thandhiram
as Suruli
Karthik Subbaraj · 2021
★ 8.0Karnan
Mari Selvaraj · 2021
★ 5.6Pattas
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar · 2020
★ 8.4Asuran
Vetrimaaran · 2019
★ 5.5Enai Noki Paayum Thota
as Raghu
Gautham Vasudev Menon · 2019
RT 20%
Maari 2
as Maariyappan aka Maari
Balaji Mohan · 2018
Vada Chennai
as Anbu
Vetrimaaran · 2018
★ 7.4Pa Paandi
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Dhanush · 2017
RT 100%
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Raghuvaran
Soundarya Rajinikanth · 2017
★ 6.7Kodi
R.S. Durai Senthilkumar · 2016
★ 4.6Thodari
Prabu Solomon · 2016
★ 6.7Anegan
K.V. Anand · 2015
★ 6.4Maari
Balaji Mohan · 2015
★ 6.0Thanga Magan
Velraj · 2015
Velaiyilla Pattathari
as Lead
Velraj · 2014
★ 7.1Maryan
Bharat Bala · 2013
★ 3.4Naiyaandi
A. Sarkunam · 2013
★ 7.43
Aishwarya Rajinikanth · 2012
★ 8.1Aadukalam
Vetrimaaran · 2011
★ 3.3Mappillai
Suraj · 2011
★ 7.7Mayakkam Enna
K. Selvaraghavan · 2011
★ 3.2Seedan
Subramaniam Siva · 2011
★ 5.0Venghai
Hari · 2011
★ 5.3Kutty
Mithran Jawahar · 2010
★ 5.9Uthama Puthiran
Mithran Jawahar · 2010
Padikathavan
as Lead
Suraj · 2009
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Lead
Mithran Jawahar · 2008
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
as Lead
Suresh Krishna · 2007
★ 8.4Pudhu Pettai
as Lead
K. Selvaraghavan · 2006
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
as Lead
Boopathy Pandian · 2006
★ 4.9Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
as Lead
Balu Mahendra · 2005
★ 4.5Devathayai Kanden
as Lead
Boopathy Pandian · 2005
★ 5.8Dreams
as Lead
Kasthuri Raja · 2004
Thiruda Thirudi
as Lead
Subramniya Siva · 2003
Thulluvadho Ilamai
as Lead
Kasthuri Raja · 2002
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“Reviewers appreciate the original trailer, which brings back memories of the 2019 film featuring Selva Ganesh and Danush with Yuvan Arjunan. They also love the energetic sound beats in the preview. The reviewer from Tamil Vision Channel expresses a strong positive sentiment about the film since its release in 2006.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Pudhu Pettai →
“The public reaction to "Karnan" appears to be overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the cinematography as one of the best in Indian film history and hailing it as a masterpiece. The film's trailer has generated significant buzz, with some expressing admiration for Dhanush's acting style and others predicting its Oscar win.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Karnan →
Selected Filmography
- The Gray Man(2022)as Avik San
- Comedy Nights with Kapil(2013)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Nayanatara(2021)TV Series · 846 eps
- Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam(2025)Screenplay
- The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir(2018)as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
- Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan(2004)as Saravanan
- Amma Kanakku(2016)Producer
- Vai Raja Vai(2015)as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
- Sullan(2004)as Subramani
- OM Chapter 1: Udhiram - The Blood Wood(2026)as Chezhiyan / Thirukumaran
- Idli Kadai(2025)as Murugan
- Tere Ishk Mein(2025)as Shankar Gurrukkal
- Ethir Neechal(2013)as Self - Dancer
- Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath(2013)as Self
- Raanjhanaa(2013)as Kundan
- Kaala(2018)Producer
- Naanum Rowdydhaan(2015)Producer
- Kaaki Sattai(2015)Producer
- Atrangi Re(2021)as Vishu
- Kadhal Konden(2003)as Vinod