Happy Birthday Dhanush: A Look At His Best On-Screen Performances 

Jul 28, 2023, 14:51 IST

Pragati Awasthi

Dhanush is considered one of the finest actors in India. He made his debut in 2002 with the Tamil movie Thulluvadho Ilamai, and rules the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. 

On his special day, let’s take a look at his finest performances. 

Kaadhal Kondein (Tamil) 

Dhanush played the role of a mentally-disturbed man in this romantic thriller. Directed by his brother Selvaraghavan, Dhanush’s performance got rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. 

Vaathi/Sir (Telugu-Tamil) 

This was Dhanush’s first bilingual Telugu-Tamil film. Helmed by Venky Atluri, titled Sir in Telugu, Dhanush played the role of lecturer for the first time in his career. 

Shamitabh (Hindi) 

Directed by R. Balki, Dhanush starred alongside megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The film revolves around an aspiring actor who cannot speak. However, he becomes a star overnight after a homeless man who has a powerful voice becomes his voice. 

Raanjhanaa (Hindi) 

This 2013 film by Anand L. Rai marked Dhanush’s acting debut in Bollywood and, needless to say, it was a smashing debut. Raanjhanaa was an epic love story that centres around Dhanush’s character, Kundan. 

Atrangi Re (Hindi) 

Dhanush’s third Hindi film and second collaboration with director Anand L Rai. This film has a dose of everything in it — a little drama, love, anger, and tears. Also, starring Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, Dhanush plays a medical student who hails from southern India. 

The Gray Man (English) 

The actor made his Hollywood debut with The Gray Man. Helmed by director duo brothers Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, Dhanush plays an assassin in the film that also stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, and Rege Jean Page in pivotal roles. 

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