Dhanush is an Indian film actor, director^[1], producer, lyricist and singer known for his work in Indian Cinema. In 2011, he won theNational Film Award for Best Actorfor the movie aadukalam. The same year, he received international attention with his popular song "Why this Kolaveri Di" becomes 1st Indian video to cross 100 million views on YouTub

• ITFA Best Actor Award - Polladhavan (2007)
• Stylish Star Of South Cinema - Chennai Times Award (2011)
• CNN Top Song Of 2011 Award - Why This Kolaveri Di (2011)
• Chennai Times Award for Best Actor for 3 (2012)
• Youth Icon Award - Kairali Asiavision Movie Awards (2014)
• IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male (2014)
• Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut (2014)
•  "Dhanush wins best debut". behindwoods.
• Jump up^ "59th idea filmfare awards 2011 south". indiatimes.
• Jump up^ "List of Winners at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South)". filmfare.
• Jump up^ "List of Winners at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South)". filmfare.
• Jump up^ "61st Filmfare awards south dhanush mahesh babu pawan kalyans attararintiki daredi bags awards". ibtimes.
• Jump up^ "Best Actor Dhanush For VIP 62nd Filmfare Awards 2015". tamilaxe.
• Jump up^ "2011 SIIMA Awards: Winners List". kollyinsider.
• Jump up^ "2011 SIIMA Awards: Winners List". kollyinsider.
• Jump up^ "2011 SIIMA Awards: Winners List". kollyinsider.
• Jump up^ "SIIMA 2013 Winners List: Dhanush, Pawan Kalyan, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar Bag Awards". ibtimes.
• Jump up^ "SIIMA 2013 Winners List: Dhanush, Pawan Kalyan, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar Bag Awards"