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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:
2025 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Rachita Ram, Baburaj.
2025 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjay, Aishwarya Rajesh, Shivarajkumar, Bhavana Menon, Vijay Babu, Rangayana Raghu, Chaitra J Aachar, Umashree, Yogaraj Bhat, Diganth, Gopalakrishna Deshpande.
2025 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay.
2025 | Hindi,Telugu,Tamil,Malayalam
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya, Saptami, Gowda.
2025 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya.
2025 | Kannada
Cast: Daali Dhananjaya.
Recent Movies:
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 Jamaligudda
30 December 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Aditi Prabhudeva, Prakash Belawadi, Bhavana Ramanna, Pranya P Rao, Nandagopal, Yah Shetty, Satyanna, Triveni Rao.
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.
09 December 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Prabhu Mundkur, Pavan Gowda, Manjunath Shekar, Dhananjay, Ranjan.
21 October 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Loose Maada Yogi, Vasishta Simha, Payal Rajput, Sruthi Hariharan, Raghu Mukherjee.
16 September 2022 | Kannada
Cast: Dhananjay, Rachita Ram, Prakash Raj.
Top Stories:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Biopics on Kempe Gowda in a legal tussle over title
Published On: 24 June 2024In the ongoing dispute over the title of two films about Bengaluru’s founder, Kempe Gowda, the conflict has intensified between the teams of the Dhananjaya-starrer "Nadaprabhu Kempegowda" and the Upendra-starrer "Dharmaveeru Naadaprabhu Kempegowda."... Read more
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Kotee the Jio Studios' first venture in Kannada is set to hit theatres on June 14th
Published On: 09 May 2024"Kotee" is an intriguing venture, especially with its focus on exploring the dynamics between the protagonist and antagonist. Ramesh Indira's portrayal of Dinu Savkaar seems to promise a character with layers, adding depth to the storyline. The character poster paints a vivid picture of his persona, exuding a sense of menace and intrigue.... Read more
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Chaithra J Achar roped in to star in Dhananjaya’s 'Uttarakaanda'
Published On: 17 April 2024It sounds like ChJoining a cast with established actors like Dhananjaya and Shivarajkumar must be quite an experience for her. It's also commendable that she's putting in effort to ensure her character's diction is authentic and relatable to the audience.Gettaithra J Achar is excited and committed to her role as Lacchi in the movie Uttarakaanda. ... Read more
