Dhanush
About Dhanush
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.
Filmography(3)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Tere Ishk Mein Romance | 28 Nov 2025 | Shankar Gurrukkal | Released |
 Atrangi Re Romance | 24 Dec 2021 | Vishu | Released |
 Shamitabh Comedy | 6 Feb 2015 | Danish | Released |
Career Timeline
3 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Dhanush – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Dhanush is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 3 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Dhanush has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Himanshu Sharma, Aanand L. Rai, R. Balki. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Dhanush has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Romance, Comedy, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Dhanush made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Shamitabh. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Dhanush's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Dhanush
How many hindi films has Dhanush acted in?▼
Dhanush has been part of 3 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Romance, Drama, Comedy.
What is Dhanush's most popular hindi film?▼
Dhanush's notable hindi films include "Tere Ishk Mein", "Atrangi Re", "Shamitabh". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Dhanush's role in hindi cinema?▼
Dhanush works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer acclaimed for his versatility. He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) and...
When did Dhanush debut in bollywood?▼
Dhanush made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Shamitabh".
What genres has Dhanush worked in?▼
Dhanush has worked in Drama (3 films), Romance (2 films), Comedy (2 films), Thriller (1 film) in their hindi film career.