Dheena (actor)


Dheena 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, Kaithi and Master and as a contestant in the television show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?.

Career

Dheena was a contestant in the show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? on Vijay TV. He was known for his "prank calls" where proclaimed himself as a fan of Thadi Balaji and made fun of the judges and contestants. He made his film debut in Dhanush's Pa. Pandi essaying the role of Dhanush's friend. In 2019, he made his debut as a lead actor in Thumbaa. In a Times of India review of the film, the reviewer stated that he made "an assured comic performance". In 2019, he played a comedic role in Kaithi. Regarding his role, Janani K of India Today stated that "Dheena’s role brings in a much-needed lightness to the film". He was last seen in the film Master. His next film as a lead actor was supposed to be the film Ajith From Aruppukottai. The film is a remake of Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan and will be produced by Dhanush.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Pa. PandiMani
2019Kuttram SeiyelRoopanMalaysian-Tamil film
2019ThumbaaUmapathy
2019KaithiKamatchi
201950/50Sethu's friend
2021MasterInmate
2021Pulikkuthi PandiPandi's friendPremiered on Sun TV
2022AnbarivuDheena
2022VikramKamatchiCameo appearance
2022Radha KrishnaPremiered on Colors Tamil
2022UdanpaalParthiban
2024Marakkuma NenjamSalim
2024KalvanSoori
2025House MatesSenthil
2025DieselGokul
2025Friday