Dheena (actor)

Dheena is a Tamil film and television actor and scriptwriter. He is known for playing one of the lead roles in the films Thumbaa (2019) and Kaithi (2019) and a contestant in the television show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?.[1]

Dheena
Dheena at Thumbaa press meet
Born
Dheena

(1990-07-17) 17 July 1990
Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesKPY Dheena, Prank Dheena, Vijay TV Dheena
OccupationActor, Comedian, Scriptwriter
Years active2015 – present

Career

Dheena was a contestant in the show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? on Vijay TV. He made his film debut in Dhanush's Pa Paandi essaying the role of Dhanush's friend. In 2019, he made his debut as a lead actor in Thumbaa.[2][1] In a Times of India review of the film, the reviewer stated that he made "an assured comic performance".[3] In 2019, he played a comedic role in Kaithi.[2] Regarding his role, Janani K of India Today stated that "Dheena’s role brings in a much-needed lightness to the film".[4] He will be seen in the upcoming Master.[5] His next film as a lead actor will be the film Ajith From Aruppukottai.[6] The film is a remake of Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan and will be produced by Dhanush.[7]

Filmography

Television
ShowContestantAssistant directorScreenwriterNotesRef.
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Yes Yes Yes Season 5 only [8]
Sirippuda Yes Yes Yes [9]
Athu Ithu Ethu No Yes Yes [8]
Ready Steady Po Yes No No One episode [10]

Films
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2017Pa PaandiMani
2019Kuttram SeiyelRoopanMalaysian Tamil film
ThumbaaUmapathy
KaithiKamatchi
50/50Sethu's friend
2020 Master TBAPost production[11][2]
TBAAjith From Aruppukottai TBADelayed

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryResultNotes Ref.
2017Vijay Television AwardsBest Solo ComedianWon[12]
2017Best Comedian Duo Non FictionNominatedalong with Sarath
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References
  1. CR, Sharanya (19 March 2019). "Dheena plays an important role in Thumbaa". Times of India.
  2. "'Master' actor Dheena milks cows during lockdown - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. M. Suganth (21 June 2019). "Thumbaa Movie Review {3/5}". The Times of India.
  4. "Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi is terrific in Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping action flick". IndiaToday.
  5. "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.
  6. "Dhanush's film with Dheena titled 'Ajith from Aruppukottai'". Times of India. 6 February 2018.
  7. "Dhanush to remake 'Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan' with TV comedian Dheena as hero?". Times of India. 23 January 2018.
  8. "Interdepartmental Cultural: IGNITE 2K18 (AN)" (PDF). JBAS College. September 2018.
  9. "KPY contestants as celebrity guests on Sirippu Da". The Times of India. 27 August 2016.
  10. "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Dheena, Sathish and Bala to feature in 'Ready Steady Po'". Times of India. 9 May 2019.
  11. "Comedian Dheena to join Vijay's Thalapathy64 - Times of India". The Times of India.
  12. "Vijay television awards 2017 Best solo Comedian award Dheena & All Award Winner List". 21 November 2017.
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