Dheena | |
|---|---|
 Dheena in 2019 at Thumbaa press meet | |
| Born | Dinesh M (1990-01-27) 27 January 1990 Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | KPY Dheena, Prank Dheena, Vijay TV Dheena |
| Occupations | Film actor, comedian, scriptwriter, Anchor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Spouse |
Pragathi (m. 2023) |
Dheena (born 27 January 1990) is an Indian actor, comedian and screenwriter who works prominently in Tamil films. He is known for playing one of the lead roles in the films Thumbaa (2019), Kaithi (2019) and Master (2021) and as a contestant in the television show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?.[2][3]
Career
Dheena was a contestant in the show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? on Vijay TV.[4] He was known for his "prank calls" where proclaimed himself as a fan of Thadi Balaji and made fun of the judges and contestants. He made his film debut in Dhanush's Pa. Pandi essaying the role of Dhanush's friend.[5] In 2019, he made his debut as a lead actor in Thumbaa.[6][2] In a Times of India review of the film, the reviewer stated that he made "an assured comic performance".[7] In 2019, he played a comedic role in Kaithi.[6] Regarding his role, Janani K of India Today stated that "Dheena’s role brings in a much-needed lightness to the film".[8] He was last seen in the film Master.[9] His next film as a lead actor was supposed to be the film Ajith From Aruppukottai.[10] The film is a remake of Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan and will be produced by Dhanush.[11]
Television
| Show | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Singer 10 | Guest | Vijay TV | ||
| Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? | Contestant | Finalist | ||
| Enkitta Modhaade | Host | Second Season | ||
| Sirippuda | Contestant | [12] | ||
| Athu Ithu Ethu | Scriptwriter | |||
| Ready Steady Po | Contestant | One episode | [13] | |
| 90's kids vs 2K kids | Contestant | One episode | ||
| BB Jodigal | Host | |||
| Bigg Boss Ultimate season 1 | Guest | |||
| Top Cooku Dupe Cooku | Dupe Cooku | Sun TV | ||
| Mama Manasilaayo | Co-Host |
Filmography
Film
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pa. Pandi | Mani | |
| 2019 | Kuttram Seiyel | Roopan | Malaysian-Tamil film |
| Thumbaa | Umapathy | ||
| Kaithi | Kamatchi | ||
| 50/50 | Sethu's friend | ||
| 2021 | Master | Inmate | |
| Pulikkuthi Pandi | Pandi's friend | Premiered on Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Anbarivu | Dheena | |
| Vikram | Kamatchi | Cameo appearance | |
| Radha Krishna | Premiered on Colors Tamil | ||
| Udanpaal | Parthiban | ||
| 2024 | Marakkuma Nenjam | Salim | |
| Kalvan | Soori | ||
| 2025 | House Mates | Senthil | [14] |
| Diesel | Gokul | ||
| Friday |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vijay Television Awards | Best Solo Comedian | Won | |
| 2017 | Best Comedian Duo Non Fiction | Nominated | along with Sarath | |
| 2020 | Behindwoods Gold Icons | Most Promising Star - Television to Big Screen | Won | |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Comedian - Tamil | Nominated |
References
- "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Dheena gets married to beau Pragathi". Times of India. 2 June 2023.
- CR, Sharanya (19 March 2019). "Dheena plays an important role in Thumbaa". Times of India.
- "Dheena recreates Dhanush's look from Asuran and Aadukalam". The Times of India. 11 October 2020.
- "தனுஷ் மீது வெறித்தன பாசம்: இப்படியா காட்டுவது தீனா?" [Frenzied affection for Dhanush: Does Deena show this?]. The New Indian Express (in Tamil). 13 October 2020.
- "Dheena warns people of an imposter on social media". The Times of India. 13 August 2020.
- "'Master' actor Dheena milks cows during lockdown". The Times of India. 6 April 2020.
- M. Suganth (21 June 2019). "Thumbaa Movie Review {3/5}". The Times of India.
- "Kaithi Movie Review: Karthi is terrific in Lokesh Kanagaraj's gripping action flick". IndiaToday. 25 October 2019.
- "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.
- "Dhanush's film with Dheena titled 'Ajith from Aruppukottai'". Times of India. 6 February 2018.
- "Dhanush to remake 'Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan' with TV comedian Dheena as hero?". Times of India. 23 January 2018.
- "KPY contestants as celebrity guests on Sirippu Da". The Times of India. 27 August 2016.
- "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Dheena, Sathish and Bala to feature in 'Ready Steady Po'". Times of India. 9 May 2019.
- Features, C. E. (29 July 2025). "Exclusive: Sivakarthikeyan reveals reason for not actively promoting House Mates". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 August 2025.