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{{short description|Indian choreographer}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Dinesh Kumar
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|10|20|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Chennai
| yearsactive = 2001—present
| occupation = [[choreographer]]
| spouse = Revathy
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'''Dinesh Kumar''' (mononymously known as '''Dinesh''') is an Indian [[choreographer]] working with [[South Indian]] films, including [[Tamil film]]s. He won the 2011 [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]] for his work in ''[[Aadukalam]]'' (Tamil)<ref name=ibn>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110522222338/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/list-of-winners-58th-national-film-awards/152907-8.html List of winners: 58th National Film Awards] [[CNN-IBN]], 19 May 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Dabangg Wins National Award for Wholesome Entertainment |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110175963 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710132716/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Story.aspx?id=ENTEN20110175963 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 July 2012 |publisher=[[NDTV]] Movies |date=19 May 2011 }}</ref>

Dinesh Kumar is born in [[madras]] and currently resides in Chennai. He won the 58th [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] for Best Choreographer for the Film "Aadukalam". He won rich praises from the Jury with the comments 'This National Award for Best Choreography is awarded to Dinesh Kumar ''For the Native Charm and Innovative Design in the art of Choreography that creates an Effervescent Energy in the Spectator".''<ref name=ibn/>

He also won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]] for ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'' (2009).<ref>{{cite news |title=Dhanush is Best Actor, 'Aadukalam' bags 5 awards!|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-is-best-actor-aadukalam-bags-5-awards-news-tamil-lftrDvjdeji.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520234642/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-is-best-actor-aadukalam-bags-5-awards-news-tamil-lftrDvjdeji.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 May 2011 |publisher=[[Sify.com]] Movies|date=19 May 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Filmfare Awards winners |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-09/news-interviews/28320515_1_filmfare-awards-winners-prakash-raj-k-j-yesudas |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811095903/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-09/news-interviews/28320515_1_filmfare-awards-winners-prakash-raj-k-j-yesudas |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 August 2010 }}</ref>

He has also won [[Vijay Award]] for [[Vijay Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]] twice, ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007) and ''[[Easan]]'' (2010).<ref>{{cite news |title= Legends steal the show at Close Up Vijay Awards |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article2135142.ece?homepage=true |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 June 2011 }}</ref>

He occasionally makes appearances in the song which he had choreographed. He made his acting debut as lead actor with ''[[Oru Kuppa Kathai]]'' (2018).

==Filmography==
;Choreographer
{{colbegin}}
* ''[[Manadhai Thirudivittai]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Thamizhan]]'' (2002)
* ''[[April Maadhathil]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Bagavathi]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Ramanaa (film)|Ramanaa]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Dum (2003 Tamil film)|Dum]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Anbe Sivam]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Vaseegara (film)|Vaseegara]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Parthiban Kanavu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Jay Jay]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Saamy]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Machi (film)|Machi]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Attahasam]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' (2004)
* ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Chellamae]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Arul]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Rajamanikyam]]'' (2005) (Malayalam)
* ''[[February 14 (film)|February 14]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Thotti Jaya]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Majaa]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Sandakozhi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Daas (2005 film)|Daas]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Maayavi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Ji (film)|Ji]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Jithan]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Rendu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Vathiyar]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Thimiru]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Vikramarkudu]]'' (2006) (Telugu)
* ''[[Pudhupettai]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Chotta Mumbai]]'' (2007) (Malayalam)
* ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' (2007) (Telugu)
* ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007) (Telugu)
* ''[[Desamuduru]]'' (2007) (Telugu)
* ''[[Thaamirabharani]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Azhagiya Tamil Magan]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Aalwar]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Annan Thambi]]'' (2008) (Malayalam)
* ''[[Souryam]]'' (2008) (Telugu)
* ''[[Thiruvannamalai (film)|Thiruvannamalai]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Satyam (2008 film)|Satyam]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Aegan]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]'' (2009) (Telugu)
* ''[[Bumper Offer]]'' (2009) (Telugu)
* ''[[Malai Malai]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Laadam]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Thoranai]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Naadodigal]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkadavan]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Aadhavan]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Yogi (2009 film)|Yogi]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Sarvam]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' (2010) (Malayalam)
* ''[[Varudu]]'' (2010) (Telugu)
* ''[[Ragada]]'' (2010) (Telugu)
* ''[[Maanja Velu]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Bale Pandiya (2010 film)|Bale Pandiya]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Easan]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Vamsam]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Madrasapattinam]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Chikku Bukku]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Enthiran]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Mandhira Punnagai (2010 film)|Mandhira Punnagai]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Poraali]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Aadukalam]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Panjaa]]'' (2011) (Telugu)
* ''[[Dookudu]]'' (2011) (Telugu)
* ''[[Thambi Vettothi Sundaram]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Vandhaan Vendraan]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Velayudham]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Sadhurangam (2011 film)|Sadhurangam]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Kazhugu (2012 film)|Kazhugu]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Businessman (film)|Businessman]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012 film)|Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu]]'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''[[Gabbar Singh (film)|Gabbar Singh]]'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''[[Genius (2012 film)|Genius]]'' (2012) (Telugu)
* ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Sundarapandian]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Maattrraan]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Naan Rajavaga Pogiren]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Naayak]]'' (2013) (Telugu)
* ''[[Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu]]'' (2013) (Telugu)
* ''[[Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola]]'' (2013) (Hindi)
* ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Arrambam]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Ethir Neechal (2013 film)|Ethir Neechal]]'' (2013)
* ''[[All in All Azhagu Raja]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Ya Ya (film)|Ya Ya]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Kutti Puli]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Desingu Raja]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Veeram (2014 film)|Veeram]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Maan Karate]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Vallinam]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Sathuranga Vettai]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Manjapai]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Vanavarayan Vallavarayan]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Komban]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Nannbenda]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Rajini Murugan]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Gethu]]'' (2016)
* ''[[24 (2016 film)|24]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Brahmotsavam (film)|Brahmotsavam]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Bairavaa (film)|Bairavaa]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Thupparivaalan]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Thaana Serndha Kootam]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Seema Raja]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'' (2018) (Telugu)
* ''[[Sui Dhaaga]]'' (2018) (Hindi)
* ''[[Vada Chennai]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Mayanadhi]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Mr. Local]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Bigil]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Valimai]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' (2021)
{{Colend}}
;As Actor
* ''[[Oru Kuppai Kathai]]'' (2018)
*''[[Nayae Peyae]]'' (2021)
*''[[Sambhavam (2020 film)|Sambhavam]]'' (2021)
;Dancer
*''[[Coolie (1995 film)|Coolie]]'' (1995) – Dancer in song "Rum Rum"
*''[[12B]]'' (2001) – Dancer in song "Sariya Thavara"
*''[[Thalaivaa]]'' (2013) – Dancer in song "Vaanganna"

==Personal life==
Dinesh Kumar is married to Revathy, his friend. They both were residing in Lein Street in Uthandi, Chennai. Dinesh had admitted to his interview with ''[[Kumudham]]'' magazine that it was his wife who supported him on difficult time when he was aspiring to get into the Film Industry.

Dinesh studied in Rama Krishna Mission higher Secondary School(Main) in T.Nagar and later in Nandanam Arts College. He was introduced to Sunadaram Master ( ''[[Mugur Sundar]]'') by ''[[Nagendra Prasad]]'' (Youngest brother of ''[[Prabhu Deva]]'' and ''[[Raju Sundaram]]'') and was inducted to the team of Prabhu Deva and Raju Sundaram.
He is born with four brother's Ravi, Sathish, Kavin and Sajimal.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

*.^ www.keral.com/picturehighlight.aspx?std=705 – Australia

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0227603}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120329181644/http://74.208.147.65/artists/Kollywood/Dinesh_Kumar/5704 Dinesh Kumar, filmography]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_gR2eC7Fbo A chat with choreographer Dinesh Kumar, Interview]

{{National Film Award Best Choreography}}
{{SIIMA Award for Best Male Débutante}}

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[[Category:1967 births]]

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