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This one actor in regional cinema whose dubbed films on streaming platforms have won hearts for their storytelling intensity and emotional depth. Among his top five translated titles three boast notably high IMDb ratings reflecting both critical and audience admiration. Known for his raw portrayal of realism from gritty underworld narratives to socially charged dramas he brings a uniquely compelling presence to the screen drawing Indian audiences beyond language barriers. He’s not just a performer but an actor whose acting range does not have any barriers. Who is this celebrated star? Here we are talking about actor Dhanush often celebrated as one of the brightest stars in Tamil cinema who is currently celebrating his 42nd birthday bash. In the year 2002 Dhanush debuted with his father Kasturi Rajas film Thulluvadho Ilamai. Till now he has worked in more than 50 films in his film career. He has won the National Film Award four times. Twice as an actor and twice as a film producer. He has won the SIIMA Award 14 times and the Filmfare Award 8 times. Not only this he has been featured in the prestigious Forbes Indias Celebrity 100 list 6 times. Here are his five best films which are available in dubbed language on various OTT platforms. Asuran (IMDb rating ~8.4) A gripping rural drama where Dhanush portrays a father avenging a caste-based injustice. His powerful performance earned him a National Award and praise for its raw realism and emotional intensity. This film won two awards at the 67th National Film Awards which were for Best Feature Film and the second was won by Dhanush as he won the Best Actor award for his impeccable performance. Vada Chennai (8.4 rating) The plot of this film follows a skilled carrom player named Anbu who gets swept into gang wars. Directed by Vetrimaaran the film was acclaimed for its layered storytelling authentic atmosphere and power-packed performances. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video and JioHotstar. Pudhupettai (8.4 rating) Based on a gritty origin story of a young man entering the gangster underworld of North Chennai charting his rise and fall with an unflinching portrayal by Dhanush helmed by his brother Selvaraghavan. The film is currently available for streaming on Prime Video. Aadukalam (8.1 rating) This crime thriller features Dhanush as a cockfight trainer named Karuppu. This film earned him the National Best Actor Award and showcased his ability to shoulder intense drama with subtle nuance which is currently available on Sun NXT and YouTube. Karnan (8.0 rating) The film casts Dhanush as a fearless youth fighting caste oppression in his village. Celebrated for its social commentary strong writing and Dhanush’s conviction it became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2021 helmed by Mari Selvaraj. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video.