Dheena (born 27 January 1990) is an Indian actor, comedian and screenwriter who works prominently in Tamil films. He is known for playing one of the lead roles in the films Thumbaa (2019), Kaithi (2019) and Master (2021) and as a contestant in the television show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?.
Career Dheena was a contestant in the show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? on Vijay TV. He was known for his "prank calls" where proclaimed himself as a fan of Thadi Balaji and made fun of the judges and contestants. He made his film debut in Dhanush's Pa. Pandi essaying the role of Dhanush's friend. In 2019, he made his debut as a lead actor in Thumbaa. In a Times of India review of the film, the reviewer stated that he made "an assured comic performance". In 2019, he played a comedic role in Kaithi. Regarding his role, Janani K of India Today stated that "Dheena’s role brings in a much-needed lightness to the film". He was last seen in the film Master. His next film as a lead actor was supposed to be the film Ajith From Aruppukottai. The film is a remake of Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan and will be produced by Dhanush.
Television Show Role Channel Notes Super Singer 10 Guest Vijay TV Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Contestant Finalist Enkitta Modhaade Host Second Season Sirippuda Contestant Athu Ithu Ethu Scriptwriter Ready Steady Po Contestant One episode 90's kids vs 2K kids Contestant One episode BB Jodigal Host Bigg Boss Ultimate season 1 Guest Top Cooku Dupe Cooku Dupe Cooku Sun TV Mama Manasilaayo Co-Host
Filmography
Film All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role Notes 2017 Pa. Pandi Mani 2019 Kuttram Seiyel Roopan Malaysian-Tamil film Thumbaa Umapathy Kaithi Kamatchi 50/50 Sethu's friend 2021 Master Inmate Pulikkuthi Pandi Pandi's friend Premiered on Sun TV 2022 Anbarivu Dheena Vikram Kamatchi Cameo appearanceRadha Krishna Premiered on Colors TamilUdanpaal Parthiban 2024 Marakkuma Nenjam Salim Kalvan Soori 2025 House Mates Senthil Diesel Gokul Friday
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Notes 2017 Vijay Television Awards Best Solo Comedian 2017 Best Comedian Duo Non Fiction along with Sarath 2020Behindwoods Gold IconsMost Promising Star - Television to Big Screen 2021South Indian International Movie AwardsSIIMA Award for Best Comedian - Tamil
References
External links
Dheena on Moviebuff