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Daali Dhananjay, also known as Dhananjay Ranjan, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Kannada cinema. He was born on 16th March 1984 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Dhananjay began his acting career with the film "Director's Special" in 2013, but his breakthrough came with the film "Tagaru" in 2018. He played the role of Dolly, a gangster, in the film, which received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. Dhananjay's performance in the film was highly praised, and he won the SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He has since appeared in several successful Kannada films, including "Popcorn Monkey Tiger," and "Pogaru." He is known for his intense and versatile performances and has become one of the most sought-after actors in Kannada cinema.
Apart from acting, Dhananjay is also a trained classical dancer and has performed on various stages across India. He also worked as a software engineer before pursuing a career in acting.
Dhananjay is highly regarded for his talent and dedication to his craft, and his contributions to Kannada cinema have been recognized with several awards and nominations. He continues to be a prominent figure in the industry and has a strong fan following among Kannada movie-goers.
Upcoming Movies:
24 May 2026 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Geetha, Chi Gurudutt, Poornachandra Mysore, Nagabhushana, Mahadeva Prasad, Vinaya Prasad.
2026 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Rachita Ram, Baburaj.
2026 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay.
2026 | Hindi,Telugu,Tamil,Malayalam
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya, Saptami, Gowda.
2026 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya.
2026 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya.
2026 | Kannada
Cast: Shivarajkumar, Daali Dhananjaya.
Recent Movies:
2025 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjay, Aishwarya Rajesh, Shivarajkumar, Bhavana Menon, Vijay Babu, Rangayana Raghu, Chaitra J Aachar, Umashree, Yogaraj Bhat, Diganth, Gopalakrishna Deshpande.
08 August 2025 | Marathi
Cast: Parth Bhalerao, Suhas Palshikar, Bharat Ganeshpure, Shivali Parab, ROHIT MANE, PARTH BHALERAO, SANJAY KULKARNI, NANDKISHOR CHUGHULE, VINITA KALE, RUKMINI SUTAR, JUEE BARVE, KALPANA JAGTAP, SANJAY KULKARNI, SHANKAR NANA PAWAR, DHANANJAY JAMDAR, SHUBHAM CHAUDHARI, SOMNATH PATIL, MOHAN RAUT.
10 April 2025 | Kannada
Cast: Nagabhushana, Malaika Vasupal, Dharmanna Kadur, Daali Dhananjaya, Garuda Ram, Srivatsa Shyam.
05 December 2024 | Hindi,Telugu,Tamil,Malayalam,Kannada
Cast: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay Ghosh, Shanmukh, Dhananjay, Ajay, SriTej, Rao Ramesh, Mime Gopi, Brahmaji, Kalpalatha, Dayanand Reddy, Sreeleela.
22 November 2024 | Telugu,Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya, Satyadev Kancharana, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Jeniffer Piccinato, Sunil Varma, Suresh Chandra Menon, Kalyani Natarajan.
22 November 2024 | Malayalam
Cast: Aju Varghese, Saiju Kurup, Johny Antony, Sruthy Suresh, Anand Manmadhan, Kannan Nayar, Gibin Gopinath, Dhananjay, Sreerang Shine, Darshan M, Bodhiq Jordan Asher, Harikrishnan B, Ajisha Prabhakaran, Sreenath Babu, Ganga Meera, Santhosh Venjaramood, Ramachandran Nair, Amal Krishna, Rahul Nair, Nandini Gopalakrishnan, Naveena VM, Ahaliya Unnikrishnan, Karthik B, Abhinav S, Bhadra S Nair, Soorya Kiran, Abel Twinkle, Advaith Ajayan, Abhilash N Pillai, Saathvik Krishna, Aniq, Devika Anoop, Anupama Anish, Amanya Reji, Anamya Reji, Aardra Anand.
25 October 2024 | Marathi
Cast: Girish Kulkarni, Shashank Shende, Dhananjay Sardeshpande, Sachin Valanju, Trupti Raut, Payal Pande.
02 August 2024 | Tamil
Cast: Vijay Antony, Sathyaraj, Megha Akash, Daali Dhananjaya, Murali Sharma, Saranya Ponvannan, Pruthvi Ambaar, Thalaivasal Vijay.
02 August 2024 | Tamil
Cast: Vijay Antony, Sathyaraj, Megha Akash, Daali Dhananjaya, Murali Sharma, Saranya Ponvannan, Pruthvi Ambaar, Thalaivasal Vijay.
19 July 2024 | Marathi
Cast: Pavan Choure, Apeksha Chavan, Arbaz Shaikh, Dhananjay Patale, Ghansham Darode, Sunil Godbole, Vaishnavi Janrao, Yash Patil, Pranjali Pawar, Tanishka Chavan.
14 June 2024 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjay, Moksha Kushal, Ramesh Indira, Rangayana Raghu, Tara, Pruthvi Shamanur, Tanuja Venkatesh, Sardar Satya, Abhishek Shrikanth, Akshay Nayak.
05 April 2024 | Hindi
Cast: Rohit Roy, Ameet Chana, Fagun Thakrar, Yani Xander, Karishma Kotak, Rajesh Sharma, Lee Westwick, Nayef Rashed, Hiten Patel, Mirabel Stuart, Daniel Hayde, Michael Addo, Taru Devani, Tina Sharma, Amore Psiche, Jenna Kerns, Michael Aston, Rajdeep Choudhury.
28 September 2023 | Kannada
Cast: Jaggesh, Dhananjay, Suman Ranganathan, Aditi Prabhudeva, Dattanna, Ram Manjjonaath, Veena Sundar.
11 August 2023 | Kannada
Cast: Jaggesh, Dhananjay, Suman Ranganathan, Aditi Prabhudeva, Dattanna, Veena Sundar.
23 June 2023 | Tamil
Cast: Vikram Prabhu, Dhananjaya, Vani Bhojan, Vivek Prasanna.
23 June 2023 | Telugu
Cast: Shiva Kandukuri, Megha Akash, Priya Vadllamani, Dhananjay, Suhas.
30 March 2023 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Amrutha Iyengar, Naveen Shankar, Prathap Narayan, Rajesh Natarangan, Raghu Shivamogga.
Once Upon A Time In Devarakonda
30 December 2022 | Telugu
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya, Aditi Prabhudeva, Praanya P Rao, Yash shetty, Prakash Belawadi, Bhavana Ramanna, Mayuri Nataraj Nandagopal, Santhosh, Rushika Raj, Sathyanna.
Once Upon a Time in Jamaligudda
30 December 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Aditi Prabhudeva, Prakash Belawadi, Bhavana Ramanna, Pranya P Rao, Nandagopal, Yah Shetty, Satyanna, Triveni Rao.
09 December 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Prabhu Mundkur, Pavan Gowda, Manjunath Shekar, Dhananjay, Ranjan.
Top Stories:
Dhananjay Reunites with Shankar Guru for Anna From Mexico
Published On: 23 April 2026Dhananjay teams up again with director Shankar Guru for Anna From Mexico, backed by a strong cast and crew after Badava Rascal’s success.... Read more
Priyanka Mohan Joins Hemanth M Rao’s 666 Operation Dream Theatre
Published On: 20 November 2025Priyanka Mohan joins Hemanth M Rao’s 80s-style spy universe 666 Operation Dream Theatre, adding elegance to a film steadily taking shape schedule by schedule.... Read more
Shivarajkumar and Dhananjay’s 666 Operation Dream Theater Finds a 100-Day Home at Kanteerava Studio
Published On: 15 September 2025Shivarajkumar and Dhananjay reunite in Hemanth M Rao’s ambitious thriller 666 Operation Dream Theater. After wrapping its first schedule, the team has moved to Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Studios, where a lavish set will host 100 shooting days. Backed by Vaishak J Films, the film promises grandeur with music by Charan Raj and visuals by Advaith Gurumurt... Read more
Shivarajkumar, Dhananjaya Team Up for Hemanth Rao’s Sci-Fi Action Film ‘666 Operation Dream Theatre’
Published On: 19 June 2025On the occasion of Shivarajkumar’s 40th year in cinema, the makers announced 666 Operation Dream Theatre, a sci-fi action film helmed by Hemanth M Rao. The film stars Daali Dhananjaya in the lead with Shivarajkumar playing a powerful role. A stylized 70s-inspired teaser hints at an intense, layered narrative.... Read more
Vidyapati Movie Review: A Comedic Redemption Tale That Lands on Its Feet
Published On: 11 April 2025Rating:⭐⭐⭐★ ★ | Vidyapati is a heartfelt comedy-drama about a vain man’s journey from failure to redemption, led by a standout performance from Nagabhushana. Despite minor pacing issues, its clean humor and emotional depth make it a refreshing family entertainer.... Read more
Daali Dhananjaya Ties the Knot with Longtime Girlfriend Dhanyatha Gauraklar; First Wedding Pics Surface
Published On: 17 February 2025Kannada actor Daali Dhananjaya, known for his role as Jaali Reddy in Pushpa: The Rise, has officially entered a new chapter in his life. The star tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Dr. Dhanyatha Gauraklar, in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Exhibition Grounds in Mysore.... Read more
Satyadev’s Zebra Hits Theatres: Actor Appeals for Theatrical Support
Published On: 28 November 2024Satyadev's latest film, Zebra, a financial crime thriller directed by Eashvar Karthic, is now running in theatres. ... Read more
Satya Dev and Daali Dhananjaya starrer Zebra ready to hit theaters on November 22nd
Published On: 12 November 2024Satya Dev and Daali Dhananjaya are set to bring intense performances to the upcoming crime thriller Zebra, directed by Eashvar Karthic, which hits theaters on November 22nd.... Read more
Allu Arjun’s 'Pushpa 2’ release date confirmed
Published On: 24 July 2024The anticipation surrounding Allu Arjun’s upcoming film "Pushpa 2" has reached new heights. This eagerly awaited action thriller has been making headlines, primarily due to a viral video of Allu Arjun sporting a new look without his long beard. The filmmakers have now confirmed the release date through their Twitter account.... Read more
Is Dileep playing a fraud astrologer in ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’?
Published On: 08 July 2024Mollywood actor Dileep is poised for a significant comeback with his upcoming film "Bha. Bha. Ba." after a series of less successful releases such as "Bandra," "Thankamani," and "Pavi Caretaker." The anticipation for this film has surged, especially with recent revelations about Dileep’s intriguing role.... Read more
