Dinesh Kumar (mononymously known as Dinesh) is an Indian

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working with

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films, including

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s. He won the

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for Best Choreography for his work in '' Aadukalam'' (Tamil) in 2010.List of winners: 58th National Film Awards

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, 19 May 2011. He has also won Vijay Award for Best Choreographer twice, ''

Pokkiri ''Pokkiri'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Kanagarathna Movies. It is the Tamil remake of the 2006 Telugu film '' Pokiri'' directed by story writer Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Vijay ...

'' (2007) and '' Easan'' (2010). He also won the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Choreographer four times, for ''

'' (2007), '' Easan'' (2010), '' Irudhi Suttru'' (2016) and ''

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'' (2021).

Early life and career

Dinesh Kumar is born in Chennai (formerly

Madras Chennai, also known as Madras ( its official name until 1996), is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian ce ...

) and currently resides there. He won the 58th

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 Choreography – South for '' Ayan'' (2009) and ''

'' (2021). He occasionally makes appearances in the song which he had choreographed. He made his acting debut as lead actor with '' Oru Kuppa Kathai'' (2018).

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'') 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 language, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu language, Telugu language films also appeared in few Kannada and Malayal ...

'' 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.

Filmography

Choreographer

* '' Manadhai Thirudivittai'' (2001) * '' Shahjahan'' (2001) * ''

Thamizhan ''Thamizhan'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by debutant Majith and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay and debutant Priyanka Chopra. This is Chopra's debut, first and only Tamil film up to date. ...

'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * ''

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'' (2002) * '' Bagavathi'' (2002) * '' Ramanaa'' (2002) * '' Dum'' (2003) * '' Anbe Sivam'' (2003) * '' Vaseegara'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) * '' Jay Jay'' (2003) * ''

Saamy ''Saamy'' ( God) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Hari and produced by Pushpa Kandasamy under the banner of Kavithalayaa Productions and presented by K. Balachander. The film stars Vikram in the main lead r ...

'' (2003) * '' Machi'' (2004) * '' Giri'' (2004) * '' Attahasam'' (2004) * '' Vasool Raja MBBS'' (2004) * '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004) * '' Chellamae'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) * '' Arul'' (2004) * '' Rajamanikyam'' (2005) (Malayalam) * ''

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

Majaa ''Majaa'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Shafi and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. It is a remake of the director's own Malayalam film '' Thommanum Makkalum'' (2005). The film stars Vikram, Asin, and Pasupathy, ...

'' (2005) * ''

Sandakozhi ''Sandakozhi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by N. Linguswamy and produced by Vikram Krishna under G K Film Corporation. The film stars Vishal, Meera Jasmine, Rajkiran, and Lal, while Raja, Suman Setty and ...

'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Ghajini'' (2005) * '' Daas'' (2005) * ''

Maayavi ''Maayavi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language black comedy film directed by Singampuli that stars Suriya and Jyothika (who plays a fictional version of herself), whilst Vijayakanth makes a cameo. The film's score and soundtrack ...

'' (2005) * '' Devathayai Kanden'' (2005) * '' Ji'' (2005) * '' Raam'' (2005) * '' Jithan'' (2005) * '' Rendu'' (2006) * '' Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum'' (2006) * '' Vathiyar'' (2006) * ''

Thimiru ''Thimiru'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film directed by Tarun Gopi (in his directorial debut), written by G. V. Renjith and produced by Vikram Krishna under G K Film Corporation. It stars Vishal (actor), Vishal, alo ...

'' (2006) * '' Vikramarkudu'' (2006) (Telugu) * '' Pudhupettai'' (2006) * ''

'' (2007) * Sivaji: The Boss (2007) * '' Chotta Mumbai'' (2007) (Malayalam) * '' Dubai Seenu'' (2007) (Telugu) * '' Yamadonga'' (2007) (Telugu) * '' Desamuduru'' (2007) (Telugu) * '' Thaamirabharani'' (2007) * ''

Azhagiya Tamil Magan ''Azhagiya Tamil Magan'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film directed by Bharathan (Tamil director), Bharathan, written by S. K. Jeeva and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars Vijay (actor), Vijay in th ...

'' (2007) * '' Aalwar'' (2007) * '' Kireedam'' (2007) * '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007) * '' Vel'' (2007) * '' Annan Thambi'' (2008) (Malayalam) * '' Souryam'' (2008) (Telugu) * ''

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'' (2008) * '' Satyam'' (2008) * '' Aegan'' (2008) * '' Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2009) (Telugu) * '' Bumper Offer'' (2009) (Telugu) * '' Malai Malai'' (2009) * '' Villu'' (2009) * '' Laadam'' (2009) * '' Ayan'' (2009) * '' Thoranai'' (2009) * ''

Pasanga ''Pasanga'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language children's film directed by Pandiraj in his directorial debut. It stars debutant child actors Kishore DS, Sree Raam and Pasanga Pandi, Pandian, along with newcomer Vimal (actor), Vim ...

'' (2009) * '' Naadodigal'' (2009) * '' Subramaniapuram'' (2009) * '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) * '' Aadhavan'' (2009) * '' Vettaikaaran'' (2009) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Sarvam'' (2009) * '' Anwar'' (2010) (Malayalam) * ''

Varudu ''Varudu'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Gunasekhar and produced by D. V. V. Danayya. The film stars Allu Arjun, Arya, and Bhanu Sri Mehra, while Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Brahman ...

'' (2010) (Telugu) * '' Ragada'' (2010) (Telugu) * '' Maanja Velu'' (2010) * '' Bale Pandiya'' (2010) * '' Inidhu Inidhu'' (2010) * '' Easan'' (2010) * ''

Vamsam ''Vamsam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring debutante Arulnidhi and Sunaina in lead roles. The film is produced by Arulnidhi's father and M. Karunanidhi's youngest son, M. K. Thamizharasu, and features Jayaprakash, Ga ...

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

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'' (2010) * ''

Enthiran ''Enthiran'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film co-written and directed by S. Shankar. It is the first instalment in the ''Enthiran'' film series. The film stars Rajinikanth in dual lead roles as a scientist and th ...

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

Panjaa ''Panjaa'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Vishnuvardhan in his Telugu debut and produced by Arka Media Works and Sanghamitra Art Productions. The film stars Pawan Kalyan, Sarah-Jane Dias, Anjali Lavania, ...

'' (2011) (Telugu) * '' Dookudu'' (2011) (Telugu) * '' Thambi Vettothi Sundaram'' (2011) * '' Mouna Guru'' (2011) * '' Vandhaan Vendraan'' (2011) * '' Ko'' (2011) * ''

Velayudham ''Velayudham'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language superhero film directed by Mohan Raja and produced by V. Ravichandran under Aascar Film. It stars Vijay in the titular role with Hansika Motwani and Genelia D'Souza, while Santhanam, Sar ...

'' (2011) * '' Sadhurangam'' (2011) * '' Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2011) * '' Kazhugu'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2012) * '' Devudu Chesina Manushulu'' (2012) (Telugu) * '' Thuppakki'' (2012) * '' Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu'' (2012) (Telugu) * '' Gabbar Singh'' (2012) (Telugu) * ''

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'' (2012) (Telugu) * ''

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'' (2012) * ''Sundarapandian'' (2012) * ''Maattrraan'' (2012) * ''Naan Rajavaga Pogiren'' (2013) * ''Naayak'' (2013) (Telugu) * ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (2013) (Telugu) * ''Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola'' (2013) (Hindi) * ''Thalaivaa'' (2013) * ''Arrambam'' (2013) * ''Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan'' (2013) * ''Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013) * ''Ethir Neechal (2013 film), Ethir Neechal'' (2013) * ''All in All Azhagu Raja'' (2013) * ''Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam'' (2013) * ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2013) * ''Ya Ya (film), Ya Ya'' (2013) * ''Kutti Puli'' (2013) * ''Desingu Raja'' (2013) * ''Veeram (2014 film), Veeram'' (2014) * ''Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' (2014) * ''Maan Karate'' (2014) * ''Vallinam'' (2014) * ''Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum'' (2014) * ''Ninaithathu Yaaro'' (2014) * ''Sathuranga Vettai'' (2014) * ''Manjapai'' (2014) * ''Vanavarayan Vallavarayan'' (2014) * ''Komban'' (2015) * ''Nannbenda'' (2015) * ''Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga'' (2015) * ''Rajini Murugan'' (2016) * ''Gethu'' (2016) * ''24 (2016 film), 24'' (2016) * ''Brahmotsavam (film), Brahmotsavam'' (2016) * ''Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru'' (2016) * ''Bairavaa (film), 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'' (2019) * ''

'' (2021) * ''Valimai'' (2022) * ''Acharya (2022 film), Acharya'' (2022) (Telugu) * ''Gold (2022 Indian film), Gold'' (2022) (Malayalam) * ''Chandramukhi 2'' (2023) * ''Leo (2023 Indian film), Leo'' (2023) * ''Local Sarakku'' (2024) * ''Vettaiyan'' (2024) * ''Madha Gaja Raja'' (2025)

Dancer and actor

References

External links

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Dinesh Kumar, filmography

A chat with choreographer Dinesh Kumar, Interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kumar, Dinesh Indian film choreographers Living people Artists from Chennai Dancers from Tamil Nadu 21st-century Indian dancers Best Choreography National Film Award winners Male actors in Tamil cinema 1975 births Filmfare Awards South winners