Dinesh Kumar (mononymously known as Dinesh) is an Indian
choreographer
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working with
South Indian
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films, including
Tamil film
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s. He won the 2011
National Film Award
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for
Best Choreography for his work in ''
Aadukalam
''Aadukalam'' (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Vetrimaran, who also co-wrote the screenplay and dialogues with Vikram Sugumaran from his story. Produced by Five Star Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures, the ...
'' (Tamil)
[List of winners: 58th National Film Awards]
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, 19 May 2011.
Dinesh Kumar is born in
madras
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and currently resides in Chennai. He won the 58th
National Film Award
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for Best Choreographer for the Film "Aadukalam". He won rich praises from the Jury with the comments 'This National Award for Best Choreography is awarded to Dinesh Kumar ''For the Native Charm and Innovative Design in the art of Choreography that creates an Effervescent Energy in the Spectator".''
[
He also won the ]Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South
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for '' Ayan'' (2009).
He has also won Vijay Award
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for Best Choreographer twice, ''Pokkiri
''Pokkiri'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prabhu Deva. It is the Tamil remake of the 2006 Telugu film '' Pokiri'' starring Mahesh Babu. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Mukesh Tiwari, Vadi ...
'' (2007) and '' Easan'' (2010).
He occasionally makes appearances in the song which he had choreographed. He made his acting debut as lead actor with ''Oru Kuppa Kathai
''Oru Kuppai Kathai'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by Ramadhoss, Aravindan, and Aslam. It was written and directed by debutant Kaali Rangaswamy. The film stars dance choreographer Dinesh, in his debut as lead actor, and ...
'' (2018).
Filmography
;Choreographer
* '' Manadhai Thirudivittai'' (2001)
* ''Shahjahan
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'' (2001)
* ''Thamizhan
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'' (2002)
* '' April Maadhathil'' (2002)
* ''Youth
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'' (2002)
* ''Bagavathi
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'' (2002)
* ''Ramanaa
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'' (2002)
* '' Dum'' (2003)
* ''Anbe Sivam
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'' (2003)
* '' Vaseegara'' (2003)
* ''Parthiban Kanavu
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Adapted in 1960 into a film of the same name, starring Gemini Ganesan and Vyja ...
'' (2003)
* ''Jay Jay
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'' (2003)
* ''Saamy
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'' (2003)
* '' Machi'' (2004)
* '' Giri'' (2004)
* ''Attahasam
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'' (2004)
* ''Vasool Raja MBBS
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'' (2004)
* '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004)
* ''Chellamae
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'' (2004)
* ''Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
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'' (2004)
* '' Arul'' (2004)
* '' Rajamanikyam'' (2005) (Malayalam)
* ''February 14
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'' (2005)
* ''Thotti Jaya
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'' (2005)
* ''Majaa
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'' (2005)
* ''Sandakozhi
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'' (2005)
* ''Sivakasi
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'' (2005)
* '' Ghajini'' (2005)
* '' Daas'' (2005)
* '' Maayavi'' (2005)
* '' Devathayai Kanden'' (2005)
* '' Ji'' (2005)
* '' Raam'' (2005)
* '' Jithan'' (2005)
* ''Rendu
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'' (2006)
* '' Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum'' (2006)
* '' Vathiyar'' (2006)
* '' Thimiru'' (2006)
* '' Vikramarkudu'' (2006) (Telugu)
* ''Pudhupettai
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'' (2006)
* ''Pokkiri
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'' (2007)
* ''Chotta Mumbai
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'' (2007) (Malayalam)
* '' Dubai Seenu'' (2007) (Telugu)
* ''Yamadonga
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'' (2007) (Telugu)
* ''Desamuduru
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...
'' (2007) (Telugu)
* '' Thaamirabharani'' (2007)
* '' Azhagiya Tamil Magan'' (2007)
* '' Aalwar'' (2007)
* '' Kireedam'' (2007)
* ''Paruthiveeran
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'' (2007)
* '' Vel'' (2007)
* '' Annan Thambi'' (2008) (Malayalam)
* ''Souryam
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'' (2008) (Telugu)
* '' Thiruvannamalai'' (2008)
* '' Satyam'' (2008)
* ''Aegan
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'' (2008)
* ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini
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'' (2008)
* ''Kick
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'' (2009) (Telugu)
* '' Bumper Offer'' (2009) (Telugu)
* ''Malai Malai
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'' (2009)
* '' Villu'' (2009)
* ''Laadam
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'' (2009)
* '' Ayan'' (2009)
* ''Thoranai
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'' (2009)
* ''Pasanga
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'' (2009)
* ''Naadodigal
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'' (2009)
* ''Subramaniapuram
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'' (2009)
* '' Padikkadavan'' (2009)
* ''Aadhavan
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'' (2009)
* '' Vettaikaaran'' (2009)
* ''Yogi
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'' (2009)
* '' Sarvam'' (2009)
* ''Anwar
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'' (2010) (Malayalam)
* ''Varudu
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'' (2010) (Telugu)
* ''Ragada
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'' (2010) (Telugu)
* ''Maanja Velu
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'' (2010)
* '' Bale Pandiya'' (2010)
* ''Inidhu Inidhu
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'' (2010)
* '' Easan'' (2010)
* ''Vamsam
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'' (2010)
* '' Madrasapattinam'' (2010)
* ''Chikku Bukku
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'' (2010)
* ''Sura
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'' (2010)
* ''Enthiran
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'' (2010)
* '' Mandhira Punnagai'' (2010)
* ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran
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'' (2010)
* '' Kaavalan'' (2011)
* ''Poraali
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'' (2011)
* ''Aadukalam
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'' (2011)
* ''Panjaa
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'' (2011) (Telugu)
* ''Dookudu
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'' (2011) (Telugu)
* '' Thambi Vettothi Sundaram'' (2011)
* '' Mouna Guru'' (2011)
* ''Vandhaan Vendraan
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'' (2011)
* '' Ko'' (2011)
* ''Velayudham
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'' (2011)
* '' Sadhurangam'' (2011)
* ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
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'' (2011)
* '' Kazhugu'' (2012)
* ''Businessman
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'' (2012)
* '' Devudu Chesina Manushulu'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''Thuppakki
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'' (2012)
* '' Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu'' (2012) (Telugu)
* '' Gabbar Singh'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''Genius
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'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''Dhoni
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'' (2012)
* ''Sundarapandian
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'' (2012)
* ''Maattrraan
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'' (2012)
* ''Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
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'' (2013)
* ''Naayak
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* ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
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'' (2013) (Telugu)
* '' Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'' (2013) (Hindi)
* ''Thalaivaa
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'' (2013)
* ''Arrambam
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'' (2013)
* ''Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan
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'' (2013)
* ''Attarintiki Daredi
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'' (2013)
* '' Ethir Neechal'' (2013)
* ''All in All Azhagu Raja
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'' (2013)
* '' Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam'' (2013)
* ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
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'' (2013)
* '' Ya Ya'' (2013)
* '' Kutti Puli'' (2013)
* '' Desingu Raja'' (2013)
* '' Veeram'' (2014)
* '' Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' (2014)
* ''Maan Karate
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* ''Vallinam
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'' (2014)
* ''Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
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'' (2014)
* '' Ninaithathu Yaaro'' (2014)
* ''Sathuranga Vettai
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'' (2014)
* '' Manjapai'' (2014)
* '' Vanavarayan Vallavarayan'' (2014)
* ''Komban
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* ''Nannbenda
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'' (2015)
* ''Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
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'' (2015)
* '' Rajini Murugan'' (2016)
* '' Gethu'' (2016)
* '' 24'' (2016)
* '' Brahmotsavam'' (2016)
* ''Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
''Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh and produced by N. Ramasamy. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Nikki Galrani and Anandhi, while Prakash Raj and RJ Balaji p ...
'' (2016)
* ''Bairavaa
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'' (2017)
* '' Thupparivaalan'' (2017)
* '' Thaana Serndha Kootam'' (2018)
* ''Kalakalappu 2
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'' (2018)
* ''Seema Raja
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'' (2018)
* '' Krishnarjuna Yudham'' (2018) (Telugu)
* '' Sui Dhaaga'' (2018) (Hindi)
* ''Vada Chennai
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'' (2018)
* ''Mayanadhi
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'' (2019)
* '' Mr. Local'' (2019)
* ''Bigil
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'' (2019)
* ''Valimai
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* '' Master'' (2021)
* ''Acharya
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'' (2022) (Telugu)
* ''Gold
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'' (2022) (Malayalam)
;As Actor
* '' Oru Kuppai Kathai'' (2018)
*'' Nayae Peyae'' (2021)
*''Sambhavam
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'' (2021)
;Dancer
*''Coolie
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'' (1995) – Dancer in song "Rum Rum"
*'' 12B'' (2001) – Dancer in song "Sariya Thavara"
*''Thalaivaa
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'' (2013) – Dancer in song "Vaanganna"
Personal life
Dinesh Kumar is married to Revathy, his friend. They both were residing in Lein Street in Uthandi, Chennai. Dinesh had admitted to his interview with '' Kumudham'' magazine that it was his wife who supported him on difficult time when he was aspiring to get into the Film Industry.
Dinesh studied in Rama Krishna Mission higher Secondary School(Main) in T.Nagar and later in Nandanam Arts College. He was introduced to Sundaram Master ( ''Mugur Sundar
Mugur Sundar is a dance choreographer in South Indian cinema.
Early life
Sundar was born in Mugur, a village located in Mysore district, Karnataka. He has three sons, Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad, who are established danc ...
'') by '' Nagendra Prasad'' (Youngest brother of ''Prabhu Deva
Prabhu Deva (born 3 April 1973) is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada language films. In a career spanning 32 years, he has performed and designed ...
'' and ''Raju Sundaram
Basuva Raju Sundaram is an Indian dance choreographer, actor and director, who works primarily in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films. He appeared as an actor in films such as but not limited to: ''Jeans'' (1998), ''123'' (2002), '' I Love You Da' ...
'') and was inducted to the team of Prabhu Deva and Raju Sundaram.
He is born with four brother's Ravi, Sathish, Kavin and Sajimal.
References
*.^ www.keral.com/picturehighlight.aspx?std=705 – Australia
External links
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Dinesh Kumar, filmography
A chat with choreographer Dinesh Kumar, Interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kumar, Dinesh
Indian film choreographers
Living people
Tamil cinema
Artists from Chennai
Filmfare Awards winners
Dancers from Tamil Nadu
21st-century Indian dancers
Best Choreography National Film Award winners
Male actors in Tamil cinema
1967 births