Dhanush celebrates his 40th birthday on Friday, July 28.
On his special day, here's a look at his six best films.
Dhanush won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for the 2011 drama Aadukalam directed by Vetrimaaran.
Dhanush won his second National Film Award for Best Actor for the 2019 action drama Asuran directed by Vetrimaaran.
Dhanush won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil for the 2018 crime drama Vada Chennai directed by Vetrimaaran.
Dhanush made an impressive Bollywood debut opposite Sonam Kapoor in Aanand L Rai's romantic drama Raanjhanaa in 2013.
Dhanush played the double role in the 2022 horror thriller Naane Varuvean directed by his brother Selvaraghavan.
Dhanush won the hearts of the audience with his action-packed stunts in his Hollywood debut film The Gray Man in 2022.
To mark his 40th birthday, Dhanush unveiled the teaser of his next Captain Miller on Friday. The historical action-adventure releases in cinemas on December 15.