Dhanush, is an Indian actor, producer, director, writer, lyricist, and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Starring in 54 films over his career, among Dhanush's awards include 14 SIIMA Awards, nine Vijay Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South, five Vikatan Awards, five Edison Awards, six National Film Awards (three as actor, two as producer, one as director), and a Filmfare Award. He has been included in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times, which is based on the earnings of Indian celebrities.
Film Awards
National Film Awards YearCategoryFilmResult 2010 Best Actor Aadukalam 2014 Best Children's Film (co-producer) Kaaka Muttai 2015 Best Feature Film in Tamil (co-producer) Visaranai 2019 Best Actor Asuran 2024 Best Tamil Feature Film (Director) Raayan Special Mention (Actor) Captain Miller
Tamil Nadu State Film Award YearCategoryFilmResult 2014 Special Prize - Best Film Kaaka Muttai (Producer) 2018Best Actor Vada Chennai
Filmfare Awards YearCategoryFilmResult 2014 Best Male DebutRaanjhanaa Best Actor 2022 Atrangi Re
Filmfare Awards South YearCategoryFilmResult 2003 Best Actor Kadhal Kondein 2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini 2010Best Male Playback Singer "Un Mele Aasaidhaan" from Aayirathil Oruvan 2011 Best Actor Aadukalam 2012Best Male Playback Singer "Why This Kolaveri Di" from 3 Best Actor 3 2013 MaryanCritics Best Actor – Tamil 2014 Best Actor Velaiyilla Pattathari Best Film 2015 Kaaka Muttai (co-producer) Best Actor Anegan 2016 Best Film Visaranai (co-producer) Best Director Pa. Pandi Best Actor KodiBest Male Playback Singer "No Problem" from Vajrakaya2018 Best FilmVada Chennai Best Actor Best Male Playback Singer "Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2 2021Best Actor Karnan2022Best ActorThiruchitrambalamBest Actor (Critics) Best Lyricist - "Megham Karukkatha"Best Male Playback Singer - "Megham Karukkatha" 2023 Best Actor - Telugu Vaathi 2024 Best Actor Captain Miller
Vijay Awards
YearCategoryFilmResult2007 Best Actor Polladhavan Favorite Hero 2008 Best Entertainer of the Year Yaaradi Nee Mohini Best Actor 2011 Favorite Hero Aadukalam Best Actor Best Lyricist "Voda Voda" from Mayakkam Enna Best Crew (actor) Aadukalam Best Entertainer of the Year Aadukalam & Mayakkam Enna 2012 Best Actor 3 Best Male Playback Singer "Why This Kolaveri Di" from 3 Best Lyricist "Po Nee Po" from 3 Favorite Hero 3 2013 Best Actor Maryan Best Crew (producer) Ethir Neechal Favorite Hero Maryan 2014 Best Lyricist "Amma Amma" from Velaiyilla Pattathari Favorite Hero Velaiyilla Pattathari Favorite Film (producer) Best Actor Best Film (producer) 2017 Best Entertainer of the Year Pa. Pandi, Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) YearCategoryFilmResult 2011 Best Actor Aadukalam Best Male Playback Singer "Voda Voda" from Mayakkam Enna Sensation of South Indian Cinema Various films Best Lyricist "Pirai Thedum" from Mayakkam Enna 2012 Best Actor 3 Best Lyricist "Kannazhaga" from 3 Best Singer "Why This Kolaveri Di" from 3 Best Debutant Producer Wunderbar Films for 3 Sensation of Innovative Marketing 2013 Best Actor (Critics) Maryan 2014 Best Actor Velaiyilla Pattathari Best Lyricist "Amma Amma" from Velaiyilla Pattathari Pride of South Indian Cinema — 2015 Best Film (co-producer) Kaaka Muttai Best Actor Anegan2016Best FilmVisaranai (co-producer)2017Best Debut DirectorPa. PandiBest Lyricist2018 Best ActorVada ChennaiBest FilmVada Chennai (co-producer)2019 Best ActorAsuran2020Pattas 2021 Best Actor Karnan (2021 film) 2022 Best Actor Thiruchitrambalam 2023 Best Actor - Telugu Vaathi 2024 Best Actor Raayan 2025 Best Actor - Telugu Kuberaa Best Male Playback Singer - Telugu "Poyira Mama" from Kuberaa
Edison Awards (India) The Edison Awards have been presented by the Tamil television channel MyTamilMovie.com since 2009 to honour excellence in Tamil cinema. Year Category Film Result 2013 Best Actor Maryan Edison Awards (India)#Merit awards2014 Velaiyilla Pattathari 2015 Best Producer Kaaka Muttai Mass Hero Maari 2018 Best Actor Vada Chennai 2019 Asuran
Vikatan Award Ananda Vikatan, one of the leading weeklies of Tamil Nadu has been awarding the films, actors and technicians on various criteria.
Year Category Film Result 2014 Best Actor Velaiyilla Pattathari 2015 Best Film Kaaka Muttai 2016 Visaranai 2018 Best Actor Vada Chennai 2019 Asuran
IIFA Utsavam YearCategoryFilmResult2015 Best Lyricist – Tamil "Don-u Don-u Don-u" from Maari Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil "Danga Maari" from Anegan Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada "No Problem" from Vajrakaya
Other honours and recognition Stylish Star Of South Cinema - Chennai Times Award (2011) CNN Top Song Of 2011 Award - Why This Kolaveri Di (2011) Asianet Most Popular Actor (Tamil) (2011) Chennai Times Award - Best Actor for 3 (2012) Behindwoods Gold Medal - Best Acting Performance for Maryan (2014) IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male (2014) Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut (2014) SICA Award - Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari (2015) Tamil Nadu State Film Award -Special Prize for Kaaka Muttai (2017) MGR Sivaji Academy Award - Sensational Debut Director for Pa. Pandi (2018) Vanitha Film Awards- Best Actor Tamil for Vada Chennai (2018)
Nominations Big Star Entertainment Awards (2013) - Most Entertaining Debutant Actor for Raanjhanaa (2013) Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Male for Raanjhanaa (2013) Star Screen Award Best Actor - Popular Choice for Raanjhanaa (2013)
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