Dhanush
ActingAbout 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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dhanush reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Dhanush's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dhanush remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vada Chennai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dhanush Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dhanush's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dhanush.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tere Ishk Mein | Shankar Gurrukkal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Idli Kadai | Murugan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Kuberaa | Deva Kalam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | Cameo | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Raayan | Kathavaraayan 'Raayan' | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Captain Miller | Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Vaathi | Balamurugan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean | Prabhu/Kadhir | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrambalam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Gray Man | Avik San | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maaran | Mathimaaran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | Vishu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Suruli | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Karnan | Karnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Pattas | Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Raghu | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Asuran | Sivasaamy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Maariyappan aka Maari | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Anbu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir | Ajatashatru Lavash Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 | Raghuvaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kodi | Kodi & Anbu | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Thamizh Vijayraghavan | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Maari | Maari | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Anegan | Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Danish | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Raghuvaran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Maryan | Mariyaan | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa | Kundan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | 3 | Ram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mayakkam Enna | Karthik Swaminathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Venghai | Selvam | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Seedan | Saravanan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | K. P. Karuppu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kutty | Kutty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Vasu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Prabhu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Thirukumaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | 'Kokki' Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | Srinivasan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | Babu | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sullan | Subramani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Saravanan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kadhal Konden | Vinod | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Mahesh | Hit | Similar → |
Dhanush - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dhanush?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dhanush is "Vada Chennai" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Dhanush acted in?
Dhanush has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dhanush?
Other notable films include "Aadukalam", "Kadhal Konden", and "Asuran".