Actor · Tamil cinema
Dhanush
Dhanush (Venkatesh Prabhu) is an Indian film Actor, Director, Producer, writer, Lyricist and Playback Singer. He predominantly works in Tamil film industry. He also worked in Telugu films. He made his debut with the Tamil film 'Thulluvadho Ilamai'. He had become international popular by the song "Why This Koleveri Di". Dhanush produces the films under the production company called 'Wunderbar Films'. He has received 58th National Film Award, three National Film Awards and seven FilmFare Awards.
43 yearsBorn Jul 28, 1983Chennai
Career at a glance
The ring shows where Dhanush ranks among Tamil actorsHow it works
Each ring compares Dhanush with every one of the Tamil actors on Clapnumber, one measure at a time. A fuller ring means higher: Top 4% means only 4 in 100 have as much. Critics compares review averages, out of 5 claps. A ring shows only when there are enough people to compare fairly and Dhanush is in the top half; otherwise you see just the number.
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Awards
5 won- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Tamil · 2023Won
- South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Tamil · 2018 · Vada ChennaiWon
- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Tamil · 2011Won
- National AwardsBest Actor · 2011 · AadukalamWon
- South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Tamil · 2011 · AadukalamWon
- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Tamil · 2023Nominated
- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Lyricist – Tamil · 2023Nominated
- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Male Playback Singer – Tamil · 2023Nominated
- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Telugu · 2023 · SirNominated
- Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – Tamil · 2021 · KarnanNominated
- South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Tamil · 2021 · KarnanNominated
- South Indian International Movie AwardsTamil · 2017Nominated
- South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Tamil · 2015 · AneganNominated
- South Indian International Movie AwardsTamil · 2014 · Velaiyilla PattathariNominated
- South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Tamil · 2013Nominated
- South Indian International Movie AwardsTamil · 2012 · 3Nominated
Family tree
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Grandparents
Family of Ramoji Rao Gaekwad
Parents
Family of Raja Krishnamoorthy
Ramoji Rao Gaekwad’s children
Dhanush’s generation
Raja Krishnamoorthy’s children
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About Dhanush
Dhanush is an actor in Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema. Clapnumber holds 116 titles for Dhanush, from Honest Raj in 1994 to Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie in 2027. By decade, that is 1 in the 1990s, 17 in the 2000s, 51 in the 2010s and 30 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, action and romance.
Common questions
How many films has Dhanush been in?
Clapnumber lists 116 titles for Dhanush.
What was Dhanush's first film?
The earliest release on file is Honest Raj (1994).
What is Dhanush's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Untitled Dhanush - Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Movie (2027).
Who has Dhanush worked with most?
Riaz K Ahmed, on 21 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Dhanush's films?
Titles featuring Dhanush are listed on Amazon Prime, SunNext and VI movies and tv. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
Where is Dhanush from?
Dhanush is from Chennai.