Sai Dheena is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films, playing antagonistic and sometimes comedic roles. He played the antagonist in Attu (2017), Thimiru Pudichavan (2018) and Vaandu (2019). He is a frequent collaborator with Atlee.
Career Sai Dheena worked as a signboard artist, then moved to a job in the railways, before moving on to appear as a henchman in films, followed by playing supporting roles. He made his debut in Kamal Haasan's Virumaandi (2004) as a jail warden, after being spotted by the actor where he went to work as an extra henchman in the film. He has since starred in films including Shankar's Enthiran (2010), Atlee's Theri (2016), and Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai (2018). He portrayed the antagonist in Thimiru Pudichavan (2018). In a review of the film Sagaa (2019) by the New Indian Express, the critic noted that he "plays the role with meticulous intensity".
Philanthropy In 2017, Dheena received attention from the media for financially helping out actor Viruchagakanth (aka Pallu Babu) of Kaadhal (2004) fame. Viruchagakanth had been begging at temples in Chennai. Dheena, along with actor Abi Saravanan and director Mohan, was able to help the actor. During the coronavirus outbreak, Dheena assisted 250 families with food, including rice, wheat, and sambar.
Filmography Tamil films Year Film Role Notes 2004 Virumaandi Jail warden 2006 Pudhupettai Anbu's henchman Thalainagaram Qassim Bhai's henchman Uncredited role Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Goon Uncredited role2010 Enthiran Sekar Kattradhu Kalavu Pottu Aaranya Kaandam Gajapathy Va Vettu 2013 Raja Rani Bully 2014 Endrendrum Sarabham Sekhar Burma Broker Ravi 2015 Komban Santhanakalai Indru Netru Naalai Marthandam's henchman Kirumi Shankar Vaalu Dheena Bhooloham Arumugam's henchman 2016 Jil Jung Juk Attack Albert Kanithan Bhai Theri Rogue (Pulippu) 2017 Maanagaram P. K. Pandian's henchman Attu Pulinathope Jaya Theru NaaigalSettu Hara Hara Mahadevaki Mersal Prisoner Kodiveeran Police officer Maayavan Dheena 2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Pakka Singapore Groom Seyal Seva Annanukku Jai Selva Vada Chennai "Jawa" Pazhani Thimiru Pudichavan Meesai Padma Thuppakki Munai Brahmaraja's henchman 2019 Vaandu Dheena Sagaa Jail Warden Bigil Dheena Kanchana 3 2021 Master Juvenile school warden Kabadadaari Mechanic Aatkal Thevai Call Taxi Criminal Border Naruvi 2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan Inspector Moses Michael Faraday Kichi Kichi Gulu Gulu Police Inspector Ottam Gurumoorthi Dheena 2023 Pallu Padama Paathukka Abishek Raja Agilan Dilli Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan Rajaali / Alien Dual role Rudhran Shankar Regina Robber Dina DD Returns Mathi Sarakku 2024 Pagalariyaan Ganapathy Haraa Police Inspector The Boys Police Inspector Jolly O Gymkhana Pottu Bhavani Mayan 2025 Leg Piece Retro Dheena Guts Maayakoothu Dhanapal Kathuvaakula Oru Kadhal Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa Inspector Gnanam Kutram Thavir Manivanan 2026 Valluvan Charukesi Police Inspector
Other language films Year Film Role Language Notes 2021 Kapatadhaari Mechanic Telugu Republic Guna 2022 Godfather Prisoner 2023Dasara Bangaram Jawan Kalee's henchmen Hindi Partially reshot in Tamil2024Shivam BhajeVincentTelugu2025 Maine Pyar Kiya Malayalam Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Goon Telugu
Television Year Shows Role Channel Notes2024Top Cooku Dupe Cooku (season 1)ContestantSun TV
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