Dhanush is known for his intensity, versatile acting and high-octane action, which few in the industry can match. Be it playing the role of an ordinary boy or playing a fierce gangster, the National Award winning actor can master any genre with ease. But if you are in a mood to watch him perform some exciting stunts and give you a lot of entertainment, then here are 7 must-watch Dhanush actions that are currently streaming on OTT.
1. Asuran
- Cast: Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Ken Karunas, Prakash Raj
- Director: Vetri Maran
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Asuran is the masterpiece that earned Dhanush his second National Award for Best Actor. The 2019 Tamil-language period action-drama film is a grim tale of a humble farmer who is pushed to his limits to save his family from evil landlords.
2. Vada Chennai
- Cast: Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Ameer, Aishwarya Rajesh, Samuthirakani
- Director: Vetri Maran
- Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
Vada Chennai is an epic crime saga, set in North Chennai. It is the story of Anbu, a skilled carrom player who gets caught in a brutal gang war. This is one of the best gangster films of Indian cinema. The film became so popular that the actor is working on a comeback with a bang with its sequel, Vada Chennai 2.
3.Rayan
- Cast: Dhanush, SJ Suryah, Sandeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan
- Director: Dhanush
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Raayan is Dhanush’s 50th film and his second directorial venture. The 2024 action crime thriller film revolves around a quiet man living with his siblings, whose dark past eventually catches up with him.
4. Kuber
- Cast: Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh
- Director: Shekhar Kammula
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Kubera is one of the most awaited multistarrer films. It is a treat for fans to see Dhanush sharing the screen with the great Nagarjuna. The sophisticated action-drama keeps you guessing till the end.
5. Jagame Thandhiram
- Cast: Dhanush, James Cosmo, Aishwarya Lakshmi, Joju George
- Director: Karthik Subbaraj
- Where to watch: Netflix
As Suruli in Jagame Thandhiram, Dhanush plays a clever gangster from Madurai who travels to London to help a British criminal defeat a rival.
6. Mari
- Cast: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas, Robo Shankar
- Director: Balaji Mohan
- Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
Maari is a mass entertainer in which Dhanush plays the role of a local don with a bad boy attitude. Anirudh Ravichander composed the film’s soundtrack and score, which was worth every whistle in the cinema hall. Its popularity forced the makers to bring Maari 2.
7. Maran
- Cast: Dhanush, Malavika Mohanan, Samuthirakani, Smriti Venkat
- Director: Karthik Naren
- Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
Maaran is a political action thriller that stars Dhanush as an investigative journalist determined to uncover the truth.
