Dheena (actor)

Dheena
Dheena in 2019 at Thumbaa press meet
Born
Dinesh M

(1991-08-17) 17 August 1991 (age 33)
Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesKPY Dheena, Prank Dheena, Vijay TV Dheena
Occupation(s)Film actor, comedian, scriptwriter, Anchor
Years active2015–present

Dheena (born 27 January 1990) is an Indian actor, comedian and screenwriter who works prominently in Tamil films. He is known for playing one of the lead roles in the films Thumbaa (2019), Kaithi (2019) and Master (2021) and as a contestant in the television show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?.[1][2]

Career

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Dheena was a contestant in the show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? on Vijay TV.[3] He made his film debut in Dhanush's Pa Paandi essaying the role of Dhanush's friend.[4] In 2019, he made his debut as a lead actor in Thumbaa.[5][1] In a Times of India review of the film, the reviewer stated that he made "an assured comic performance".[6] In 2019, he played a comedic role in Kaithi.[5] Regarding his role, Janani K of India Today stated that "Dheena’s role brings in a much-needed lightness to the film".[7] He was last seen in the film Master.[8] His next film as a lead actor was supposed to be the film Ajith From Aruppukottai.[9] The film is a remake of Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan and will be produced by Dhanush.[10]

Television

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Show Role Channel Notes Ref.
Super Singer 10 Guest Vijay TV
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Contestant Finalist
Enkitta Modhaade Host Second Season
Sirippuda Contestant [11]
Athu Ithu Ethu Scriptwriter
Ready Steady Po Contestant One episode [12]
90's kids vs 2K kids Contestant One episode
BB Jodigal Host
Bigg Boss Ultimate Guest
Top Cooku Dupe Cooku season 1 Dupe Cooku Sun TV

Filmography

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Film

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  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2017 Pa Paandi Mani
2019 Kuttram Seiyel Roopan Malaysian-Tamil film
Thumbaa Umapathy
Kaithi Kamatchi
50/50 Sethu's friend
2021 Master Inmate
Pulikkuthi Pandi Pandi's friend
2022 Anbarivu Dheena
Vikram Kamatchi Cameo appearance
Radha Krishna Premiered on Colors Tamil
Udanpaal Parthiban
2024 Marakkuma Nenjam Salim
Kalvan Soori
TBA Diesel

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Notes
2017 Vijay Television Awards Best Solo Comedian Won
2017 Best Comedian Duo Non Fiction Nominated along with Sarath
2020 Behindwoods Gold Icons Most Promising Star - Television to Big Screen Won
2021 South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Award for Best Comedian - Tamil Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b CR, Sharanya (19 March 2019). "Dheena plays an important role in Thumbaa". Times of India.
  2. ^ "Dheena recreates Dhanush's look from Asuran and Aadukalam". The Times of India. 11 October 2020.
  3. ^ "தனுஷ் மீது வெறித்தன பாசம்: இப்படியா காட்டுவது தீனா?" [Frenzied affection for Dhanush: Does Deena show this?]. The New Indian Express (in Tamil). 13 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Dheena warns people of an imposter on social media". The Times of India. 13 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b "'Master' actor Dheena milks cows during lockdown". The Times of India.
  6. ^ M. Suganth (21 June 2019). "Thumbaa Movie Review {3/5}". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi is terrific in Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping action flick". IndiaToday.
  8. ^ "Dheena reveals fun moments with Vijay during 'Master' shooting; proves how humble Thalapathy is". The Times of India. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Dhanush's film with Dheena titled 'Ajith from Aruppukottai'". Times of India. 6 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Dhanush to remake 'Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan' with TV comedian Dheena as hero?". Times of India. 23 January 2018.
  11. ^ "KPY contestants as celebrity guests on Sirippu Da". The Times of India. 27 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Dheena, Sathish and Bala to feature in 'Ready Steady Po'". Times of India. 9 May 2019.
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