Dhanush’s top movies based on IMDB ratings

Dhanush is a top Indian actor who works in the Tamil film industry. He is the most anticipated actor in South India. Dhanush is a talented actor, filmmaker, lyricist, and playback singer who wrote and sang the song “Why this Kolaveri Di.”
In his career, he has acted in 50 films and is one of the highest-paid actors in India. Dhanush and director Selvaraghavan are both brothers, and they are the sons of Kasthuri Raja. Kasturi Raja is an Indian film director who works in the Kollywood film industry. Kasthuri Raja was famous for village backdrop movies in the 1990s.

Dhanush’s full name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthri Raja, he was born on July 28, 1983, in Tamil Nadu, India. His wife is Aishwarya Rajinikanth, the daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth. They both have two sons.

He was listed six times on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list.

Top films of Dhanush

1. Asuran (IMDB rating 8.4)

The Asuran movie is one of the best movies in Dhanush’s career; it was released on October 4, 2019. Vetrimaaran directed this period action drama film, which is based on the novel. It received the highest IMDB rating and stars Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Ken Karunas, Teejay Arunasalam, Pasupathy, Prakash Raj, and Ammu Abhirami and the movie was Produced by Kalaipuli S.Thanu The music was composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, the film was a box office success and collected 100 crores, including satellite and digital rights.

2. Pudhupettai (IMDB rating 8.4)

Pudhupettai is one of the finesh film of Dhanush carrer. It is a Tamil crime and action film written and directed by Selvaraghavan. The star cast is Dhanush, Sneha, Sonia Agarwal, and Vijay Sethupathi. Pudhupettai was released on 26 May 2006. This movie is watched by a mass audience, and it is dubbed in Telugu as Dhoolpet.

3. Vada Chennai (IMDB rating 8.4)

Vada Chennai is one of the best movies in his Dhanush filmlist. It was released on October 17, 2018. It is a crime drama film, a story written and directed by Vetrimaaran. The film was produced by Lyca Productions. The star cast is Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Amer, Samuthirakani, Kishore Kumar G, Daniel Balaji, and Aishwarya Rajesh. The movie collected 60 crores at the box office.

4. Aadukalam (IMDB rating 8.1)

Aadukalam is a Tamil drama film. It was a good film in Dhanush’s career. Aadukalam film was released on January 14th, 2011, and directed by Vetrimaran. The star cast is Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu, Kishore Kumar G., Naren, and music by G.V. Prakash Kumar. Aadukalam movie collected 30 crores at the box office.

5. Kaadhal Konden (IMDB rating 8.0)

Kaadhal Koden is a Tamil romantic psychological thriller. Kaadhal Konden’s movie was written and directed by Selvaraghavan, the brother of Dhanush. The movie was released on July 4, 2003. The star cast is Dhanush, Sonia Agarwal, and Sudeep, and the music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film got a good response and hit the box office. Actress Sonia Agarwal won the ITFA Best New Actress Award.

6. Karnan Movie (IMDB rating: 8.0)

Karnan movie is a Tamil action and drama film. The movie was directed by Mari Selvaraj. Karnam movie was released on April 9, 2021. The Karnam film collected 63 crores at the box office. The movie cast is Dhanush, Rajisha Vijayan, Yogi Babu, and Natarajan Subramaniam.

7. Velaiyilla Pattathari (IMDB rating 7.9)

Velaiilla Pattadhari is a Tamil action drama film and story written and directed by Velraj. The Velaiilla Pattadhari movie was released on July 18, 2014, starring Dhanush, Amala Paul, Samuthirakani, Saranya Ponvannan, and Vivek. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The movie was the biggest hit at the box office and collected 53 crores.

8. Mayakkam Enna (IMDB rating 7.7)

Mayakkam Enna is a Tamil psychological drama film. The entire movie revolves around photography. The movie was released on November 25th, 2011, starring Dhanush, Richa Gangopadhya, and music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar and written and directed by Selvaraghavan. A must-watch movie for youth.

9. 3 movie (IMDB rating 7.4)

The Dhanush 3 movie is one of the trending setters of those days; it was a musical hit. The movie got so many positive reviews from film critics and got some negative narration of the film, but the movie won 3 Filmfare Awards. The 3 movie was released on March 30, 2012, and directed by Dhanush’s wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth.

10. Vaathi (Imdb rating 7.3)

Vaathi is a Tamil -Telugu bilingual period action drama, written and directed by Venky Atluri. Dhanush’s Telugu debut and Venky Atluri’s Tamil debut director film, Vaathi, released on 17 February 2023, was the biggest hit at the box office and collected 118 crores, starring Dhanush, Samyuktha Menon, and Samuthrirakani.