7 movies that made Dhanush great

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Dhanush’s impressive filmography

South’s megastar Dhanush has a magnificent filmography with award-winning films and critical performances. Take a look at some of his impressive roles:

Aadukalam (Sun NXT)

This film bagged Dhanush a National Film Award for Best Actor as he portrayed a rooster fight jockey. The plot revolves around cockfights and their obsession

Aarambam (YouTube)

Starring Dhanush, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj, this romantic comedy follows a cat-and-mouse chase between a father and his daughter’s lover as he disapproves of their relationship

Asuran (Prime Video)

Dhanush shines in his role in this thriller film. His acting chops were lauded with a National Film Award. The plot revolves around class differences, social stereotypes, and the caste system

Vada Chennai (Sony LIV)

This crime drama film features Dhanush as a skilled carrom player who gets entangled in a gang war between two rival gang leaders

Raanjhanaa (JioCinema)

Dhanush’s Hindi debut in this romantic drama film garnered praise for his craft and dialogue delivery. He features as an obsessive one-sided lover who falls for a Muslim girl

Kaadhal Kondein (Sun NXT)

This romantic psychological thriller was a turning point in Dhanush’s career and catapulted him to fame. He essayed the role of a smart engineering student who struggles to fit in

Pudhupettai (Aha)

This crime drama film features Dhanush as a slum-dwelling man who transforms into a dreaded gangster