Dhanush is surely one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. With time and experience, he has treated the audience with various performances, be it action, drama or realistic roles. His films present a good blend of story and execution due to which he has a strong fan following in theaters of different languages. If you are a fan and want to know his performances, here is a list of his best movies available on OTT.
‘Pudhupettai ‘ – A gritty gangster drama that became a cult classic
One of Dhanush’s popular works is ‘Pudhupettai’, which was directed by Selvaraghavan. This blockbuster story centers on a young boy who runs away from home and gradually enters the underworld, eventually becoming a gangster in Chennai. Dhanush gave an exceptional performance in this movie. Sneha and Sonia Agarwal are the leading ladies and music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
‘Vada Chennai ‘ – A gripping crime saga set in North Chennai
Also, ‘Vada Chennai’ is a highlight film in Dhanush’s career, directed by Vetrimaaran. The film revolves around a skilled carrom player whose life goes to the underworld and political battles of North Chennai. The crime drama, famous for its complex plot and realistic story, is now on JioHotstar.
‘in Asura ‘ – A powerful story of resilience and survival
Dhanush gave another brilliant performance in ‘Asuran’ directed by his favorite Vetrimaaran. The plot follows a farmer’s fight against injustice to save his family and farm. The cast also includes Manju Warrier and Ken Karunas. It has a great story that touches on very important social issues, receiving positive reception and numerous awards. The riveting film is available on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Aadukalam ‘ – National Award winning performance in a rural drama
Another great movie is ‘Aadukalam’, directed by Vetrimaaran. The film is about cockfighting and the conflict between a disciple and a teacher in Madurai. Dhanush’s impeccable performance in the film won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Actors Taapsee Pannu and Kishore and music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. You can watch this hit movie on Sun NXT.
‘Velaiilla Pattadhari (VIP)’ – A story of an unemployed graduate
If you are a lover of comedy, drama and action, ‘Velaiilla Pattadhari’, also known as VIP, is the right movie for you. Written and directed by Velraj, the story revolves around the struggle of an unemployed engineering graduate on his way to success. It stars Amala Paul and Samuthirakani and music is by Anirudh Ravichander.
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Dhanush gears up for his next exciting projects
Meanwhile, Dhanush is working on many new interesting films. The star will next be seen in ‘Kara’ Vignesh Raja which has already created a lot of anticipation among fans. Apart from this, he is busy with his next film ‘D55’ directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. Apart from that, Dhanush is teaming up with renowned director Mari Selvaraj for another much awaited film. With such an exciting lineup, the actor has already added more and more films with amazing and powerful stories to his extensive filmography.
