Dinesh Kumar (mononymously known as Dinesh) is an Indian

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working with South Indian films, including Tamil films. He won the 2011 National Film Award for

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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 fi ...

'' (Tamil)List of winners: 58th National Film Awards
CNN-IBN, 19 May 2011. Dinesh Kumar is born in

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and currently resides in Chennai. He won the 58th National Film Award 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

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for ''

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'' (2009). He has also won

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for Best Choreographer twice, '' Pokkiri'' (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

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Manadhai Thirudivittai ''Manadhai Thirudivittai'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. D. Narayanamurthy. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Kausalya, and newcomer Gayatri Jayaraman, while Vadivelu, Vivek, Ranjith, an ...

'' (2001) * '' Shahjahan'' (2001) * '' Thamizhan'' (2002) * ''

April Maadhathil ''April Maadhathil'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by newcomer S. S. Stanley. It stars Srikanth and Sneha, with Gayatri Jayaraman, Venkat Prabhu, Devan and Karunas among others in the supporting ...

'' (2002) * '' Youth'' (2002) * ''

Bagavathi ''Bagavathi'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by A. Venkatesh, which features Vijay and Reemma Sen. Jai, Vadivelu, Ashish Vidyarthi, K. Vishwanath, and Yugendran play supporting roles, while Deva composed the ...

'' (2002) * '' Ramanaa'' (2002) * '' Dum'' (2003) * '' Anbe Sivam'' (2003) * '' Vaseegara'' (2003) * '' Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003) * ''

Jay Jay ''Jay Jay'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Saran. The film stars R. Madhavan, Amogha and Pooja, while Kalabhavan Mani, Charle, Dhamu and Malavika Avinash also play key supporting roles. Produced by ...

'' (2003) * '' Saamy'' (2003) * '' Machi'' (2004) * '' Giri'' (2004) * ''

Attahasam ''Attahasam'' () () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action masala film written and directed by Saran featuring Ajith Kumar in dual lead roles. Pooja, Sujatha, Karunas and Ramesh Khanna play pivotal roles in the film, while the score and soun ...

'' (2004) * '' Vasool Raja MBBS'' (2004) * '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004) * '' Chellamae'' (2004) * '' Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan'' (2004) * '' Arul'' (2004) * '' Rajamanikyam'' (2005) (Malayalam) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Thotti Jaya'' (2005) * '' Majaa'' (2005) * ''

Sandakozhi ''Sandakozhi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film written and directed by N. Linguswamy and produced by Vikram Krishna under the banner of G K Film Corporation, which stars Vishal (actor), Vishal, Meera Jasmine, Rajk ...

'' (2005) * '' Sivakasi'' (2005) * '' Ghajini'' (2005) * '' Daas'' (2005) * '' Maayavi'' (2005) * '' Devathayai Kanden'' (2005) * '' Ji'' (2005) * '' Raam'' (2005) * '' Jithan'' (2005) * '' Rendu'' (2006) * '' Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum'' (2006) * ''

Vathiyar ''Vathiyar'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by A. Venkatesh starring Arjun and Mallika Kapoor. The music was composed by D. Imman. It was released on 10 November 2006 and recorded an average at the box office. P ...

'' (2006) * '' Thimiru'' (2006) * '' Vikramarkudu'' (2006) (Telugu) * '' Pudhupettai'' (2006) * '' Pokkiri'' (2007) * ''

Chotta Mumbai ''Chotta Mumbai'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and co-produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role with Siddique, Jagathy Sreekuma ...

'' (2007) (Malayalam) * '' Dubai Seenu'' (2007) (Telugu) * ''

Yamadonga ''Yamadonga'' ( Big Thief ''or'' Thief of Yama) is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film directed by S.S. Rajamouli who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Mohan Babu, Priyamani, and ...

'' (2007) (Telugu) * '' Desamuduru'' (2007) (Telugu) * '' Thaamirabharani'' (2007) * '' Azhagiya Tamil Magan'' (2007) * '' Aalwar'' (2007) * '' Kireedam'' (2007) * '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007) * '' Vel'' (2007) * ''

Annan Thambi ''Annan Thampi'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed, starring Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai and Gopika. Mammootty plays twins ''Achu'' and ''Appu'' in the film. The film was a Blockbuster success at the box ...

'' (2008) (Malayalam) * ''

Souryam ''Souryam'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by V. Anand Prasad on Bhavya Creations banner and directed by cinematographer Siva, who made his directorial debut. It stars Gopichand, Anushka Shetty, Poonam Kaur and Manoj ...

'' (2008) (Telugu) * '' Thiruvannamalai'' (2008) * '' Satyam'' (2008) * '' Aegan'' (2008) * '' Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008) * '' Kick'' (2009) (Telugu) * ''

Bumper Offer ''Bumper Offer'' is a 2009 Telugu-language action comedy romance film directed by Jaya Ravindra. The film stars Sairam Shankar and Bindu Madhavi. The music of the film was composed by Raghu Kunche. The film released on 23 October 2009. Puri Jag ...

'' (2009) (Telugu) * '' Malai Malai'' (2009) * '' Villu'' (2009) * ''

Laadam ''Laadam'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language gangster thriller film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon and produced by Ponnurangam. The film stars debutant Aravindhan and Charmy Kaur, while Kota Srinivasa Rao, Jayaprakash, Dheeraj Kher and M ...

'' (2009) * ''

Thoranai ''Thoranai'' () or ''Pistha'' () is a 2009 Indian action drama film written and directed by Sabha Ayyappan, who previously worked as an associate director for '' Malaikottai'', and produced by Vikram Krishna under the banner G K Film Corporati ...

'' (2009) * '' Pasanga'' (2009) * '' Naadodigal'' (2009) * ''

Subramaniapuram ''Subramaniapuram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period action film produced, written, and directed by Sasikumar. The low-budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, fresh music, accu ...

'' (2009) * '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) * ''

Aadhavan ''Aadhavan'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Ramesh Khanna. The film stars Suriya and Nayantara, with Vadivelu, Murali, B. Saroja Devi, Rahul Dev, Sayaji Shinde, Anand Babu in ...

'' (2009) * '' Vettaikaaran'' (2009) * '' Yogi'' (2009) * '' Sarvam'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2010) (Malayalam) * '' Varudu'' (2010) (Telugu) * '' Ragada'' (2010) (Telugu) * '' Maanja Velu'' (2010) * '' Bale Pandiya'' (2010) * ''

Inidhu Inidhu ''Inidhu Inidhu'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil language musical coming of age film directed by K. V. Guhan, starring eight newcomers in lead roles. It is a remake of the successful and award-winning 2007 Telugu film, ''Happy Days''. It was produced ...

'' (2010) * '' Easan'' (2010) * '' Vamsam'' (2010) * '' Madrasapattinam'' (2010) * '' Chikku Bukku'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2010) * '' Enthiran'' (2010) * '' Mandhira Punnagai'' (2010) * '' Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' (2010) * '' Kaavalan'' (2011) * '' Poraali'' (2011) * ''

'' (2011) * '' Panjaa'' (2011) (Telugu) * '' Dookudu'' (2011) (Telugu) * ''

Thambi Vettothi Sundaram ''Thambi Vettothi Sundaram'' is a 2011 Tamil docudrama crime film written and directed by Vadivudaiyan, V. C. Vadivudaiyan screenplay by V. C. Vadivudayan It stars Karan (actor), Karan and Anjali (film actress), Anjali. The film received m ...

'' (2011) * '' Mouna Guru'' (2011) * ''

Vandhaan Vendraan ''Vanthaan Vendraan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Kannan that stars Jiiva, Nandha and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. Principal photography began on 27 August 2010, and the film released ...

'' (2011) * '' Ko'' (2011) * '' Velayudham'' (2011) * '' Sadhurangam'' (2011) * '' Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2011) * '' Kazhugu'' (2012) * '' Businessman'' (2012) * '' Devudu Chesina Manushulu'' (2012) (Telugu) * '' Thuppakki'' (2012) * '' Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu'' (2012) (Telugu) * '' Gabbar Singh'' (2012) (Telugu) * '' Genius'' (2012) (Telugu) * '' Dhoni'' (2012) * '' Sundarapandian'' (2012) * ''

Maattrraan ''Maattrraan'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film co-written and directed by K. V. Anand and produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram, S. Ganesh and S. Suresh under the banner AGS Entertainment. It stars Suriya in dual roles, along ...

'' (2012) * '' Naan Rajavaga Pogiren'' (2013) * '' Naayak'' (2013) (Telugu) * '' Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (2013) (Telugu) * '' Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'' (2013) (Hindi) * '' Thalaivaa'' (2013) * ''

Arrambam ''Arrambam'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Vishnuvardhan. Produced by A. Raghuram and co-written by Subha, the film stars Ajith Kumar, Arya, Nayanthara and Taapsee Pannu, with Kishore, Rana Daggubati, ...

'' (2013) * ''

Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan ''Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan'' () previously known as ''Aadhi Bhagavan'', is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Ameer. Produced by DMK politician J. Anbazhagan, the film stars Jayam Ravi in the titular dual role alo ...

'' (2013) * '' Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013) * '' Ethir Neechal'' (2013) * ''

All in All Azhagu Raja ''All in All Azhagu Raja'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. Karthi in dual lead roles with, Kajal Aggarwal and Santhanam in the supporting roles. It marks the second collaboration be ...

'' (2013) * '' Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam'' (2013) * ''

Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' is a 2013 Tamil-language political comedy drama film written, directed and co-produced by Pandiraj. It features Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan in lead roles, alongside Bindu Madhavi and Regina Cassandra. Yuvan Shankar Raja ...

'' (2013) * '' Ya Ya'' (2013) * '' Kutti Puli'' (2013) * '' Desingu Raja'' (2013) * '' Veeram'' (2014) * ''

Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal ''Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by S. R. Prabhakaran starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nayanthara. Santhanam and Sunder Ramu play important roles in the film while Sa ...

'' (2014) * '' Maan Karate'' (2014) * ''

Vallinam ''Vallinam'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language sports film written and directed by Arivazhagan and produced by Aascar Ravichandran. The film stars Nakul and newcomer Mrudhula Basker. It was released on 28 February 2014. Plot The film starts ...

'' (2014) * '' Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum'' (2014) * '' Ninaithathu Yaaro'' (2014) * '' Sathuranga Vettai'' (2014) * '' Manjapai'' (2014) * ''

Vanavarayan Vallavarayan ''Vanavarayan Vallavarayan'' is a 2014 Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Rajmohan. It stars Krishna, Monal Gajjar, Ma Ka Pa Anand and Niharika Kareer. The film is set in the backdrop of rural Coimbatore. The film, features ...

'' (2014) * '' Komban'' (2015) * '' Nannbenda'' (2015) * '' Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga'' (2015) * '' Rajini Murugan'' (2016) * ''

Gethu ''Gethu'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Krish Thirukumaran. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the film features himself in the lead role along with Amy Jackson, Sathyaraj in a supporting role, and ...

'' (2016) * '' 24'' (2016) * '' Brahmotsavam'' (2016) * '' Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru'' (2016) * '' Bairavaa'' (2017) * '' Thupparivaalan'' (2017) * '' Thaana Serndha Kootam'' (2018) * '' Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) * '' Seema Raja'' (2018) * '' Krishnarjuna Yudham'' (2018) (Telugu) * '' Sui Dhaaga'' (2018) (Hindi) * '' Vada Chennai'' (2018) * '' Mayanadhi'' (2019) * '' Mr. Local'' (2019) * ''

Bigil ''Bigil'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language sports action film written and directed by Atlee and produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram under the banner AGS Entertainment. The film stars Vijay in the titular role. It also stars Nayanthara, Jacki ...

'' (2019) * '' Valimai'' (2020) * '' Master'' (2021) * '' Acharya'' (2022) (Telugu) * '' Gold'' (2022) (Malayalam) ;As Actor * '' Oru Kuppai Kathai'' (2018) *''

Nayae Peyae ''Nayae Peyae'' () is a 2021 Tamil language horror comedy film directed by Sakthi Vasan and starring Dinesh Kumar and Aishwarya. The film narrates the tale of a ragpicker, who does petty thefts and leads a happy life with his friends. When the ...

'' (2021) *''

Sambhavam ''Sambhavam'' is a 1981 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Babu and Majeendran. The film stars Madhu (actor), Madhu, Srividya, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. T ...

'' (2021) ;Dancer *'' Coolie'' (1995) – Dancer in song "Rum Rum" *''

12B ''12B'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romance film directed and written by cinematographer Jeeva (director), Jeeva; it is his directorial debut. The film stars Shaam (actor), Shaam in his debut, with Simran (actress), Simran a ...

'' (2001) – Dancer in song "Sariya Thavara" *'' Thalaivaa'' (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 ''Kumudham'' is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, Vijayakumari and Sowcar Janaki. It was released on 29 July 1961 and became a commercial succe ...

'' 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'') by '' Nagendra Prasad'' (Youngest brother of '' Prabhu Deva'' and '' Raju Sundaram'') 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

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External links

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Dinesh Kumar, filmography

A chat with choreographer Dinesh Kumar, Interview
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