Dhanush is surely one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. With time and experience, he has treated the audience to an array of performances – be it action, drama, or realistic roles. His movies usually present a good mix of storyline and execution, which is why he has a strong fan base across different language cinemas. If you are a fan and want to catch up with his performances, here is a list of some of his best films currently 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 hit story is based on a young boy who runs away from home and gradually settles into 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 Yuvan Shankar Raja scored the music.
‘Vada Chennai ’ – A gripping crime saga set in North Chennai
Additionally, ‘Vada Chennai’ is an outstanding movie in Dhanush’s career, directed by Vetrimaaran. The film focuses on a skilled carrom player whose life spirals into the underworld and political struggles of North Chennai. The crime drama, famous for its complex plot and lifelike storytelling, is now streaming on JioHotstar.
‘Asuran ’ – A powerful story about resistance and survival
Dhanush gave yet another brilliant performance in ‘Asuran,’ directed by his favorite, Vetrimaaran. The plot follows a farmer’s battle against injustice to save his family and farm. The cast also includes Manju Warrier and Ken Karunas. It has excellent storytelling that touches on very important social issues, resulting in positive reception and numerous awards. The riveting film is available on Amazon Prime Video.
‘Aadukalam ’ – National Award-winning performance in a rural drama
Another superb movie is ‘Aadukalam,’ directed by Vetrimaaran. The movie is about rooster fighting and the conflict between a disciple and a teacher in Madurai. Dhanush’s flawless performance in the movie earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor. The movie stars Taapsee Pannu and Kishore, and G. V. Prakash Kumar scored the music. You can catch this super hit movie on Sun NXT.
‘Velaiilla Pattadhari (VIP)’ – A relatable story of an unemployed graduate
If you are a fan of comedy, drama, and action, then ‘Velaiilla Pattadhari,’ also known as VIP, is the right movie for you. Written and directed by Velraj, the storyline centers on the struggles of an unemployed engineering graduate on his journey to success. The movie stars Amala Paul and Samuthirakani and the music is by Anirudh Ravichander.
Dhanush gears up for exciting upcoming projects
Meanwhile, Dhanush is engaged with many new interesting films in the pipeline. The star will next be seen in ‘Kara,’ a film directed by Vignesh Raja that has already created significant anticipation among fans. Besides this, he is currently busy with his next movie, ‘D55,’ directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. On top of that, Dhanush is joining hands with reputed director Mari Selvaraj for another much-awaited film. With such an exciting lineup, the actor has added more and more films with amazing and powerful stories to his already extensive filmography.
