Sai Dheena | |
|---|---|
| Born | M. G. Sai Dheena |
| Other names | Dheena, Boxer Dheena, Stunt Dheena |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Sai Dheena is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films, playing antagonistic and sometimes comedic roles.[1][2] He played the antagonist in Attu (2017), Thimiru Pudichavan (2018) and Vaandu (2019).[3][4] He is a frequent collaborator with Atlee.
Career[edit | edit source]
Sai Dheena worked as a signboard artist, then moved to a job in the railways, before moving on to appear as a henchman in films, followed by playing supporting roles.[5] He made his debut in Kamal Haasan's Virumaandi (2004) as a jail warden, after being spotted by the actor where he went to work as an extra henchman in the film. He has since starred in films including Shankar's Enthiran (2010), Atlee's Theri (2016), and Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai (2018).[2][6] He portrayed the antagonist in Thimiru Pudichavan (2018).[7] In a review of the film Sagaa (2019) by the New Indian Express, the critic noted that he "plays the role with meticulous intensity".[8]
Philanthropy[edit | edit source]
In 2017, Dheena received attention from the media for financially helping out actor Viruchagakanth (aka Pallu Babu) of Kaadhal (2004) fame. Viruchagakanth had been begging at temples in Chennai. Dheena, along with actor Abi Saravanan and director Mohan, was able to help the actor.[9] During the coronavirus outbreak, Dheena assisted 250 families with food, including rice, wheat, and sambar.[10]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Tamil films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Jail warden | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Anbu's henchman | |
| Thalainagaram | Qassim Bhai's henchman | Uncredited role | |
| Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Goon | Uncredited role | |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Thug | |
| Kattradhu Kalavu | Pottu | ||
| Aaranya Kaandam | Gajapathy | ||
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Bully | |
| 2014 | Endrendrum | ||
| Sarabham | Sekhar | ||
| Burma | Broker Ravi | ||
| 2015 | Komban | Santhanakalai | |
| Indru Netru Naalai | Marthandam's henchman | ||
| Kirumi | Shankar | ||
| Vaalu | Dheena | ||
| Bhooloham | Arumugam's henchman | ||
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Attack Albert | [11] |
| Kanithan | Bhai | ||
| Theri | Rogue (Pulippu) | ||
| 2017 | Maanagaram | P. K. Pandian's henchman | |
| Attu | Pulinathope Jaya | ||
| Theru Naaigal | Settu | ||
| Hara Hara Mahadevaki | |||
| Mersal | Prisoner | ||
| Kodiveeran | Police officer | ||
| Maayavan | Dheena | ||
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | ||
| Pakka | Singapore Groom | ||
| Seyal | Seva | ||
| Annanukku Jai | Selva | ||
| Vada Chennai | "Jawa" Pazhani | [12] | |
| Thimiru Pudichavan | Meesai Padma | ||
| Thuppakki Munai | Brahmaraja's henchman | ||
| 2019 | Vaandu | Dheena | |
| Sagaa | Jail Warden | ||
| Bigil | Dheena | ||
| Kanchana 3 | |||
| 2021 | Master | Juvenile school warden | |
| Kabadadaari | Mechanic | ||
| Aatkal Thevai | |||
| Call Taxi | Criminal | ||
| Border | |||
| Naruvi | |||
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Inspector Moses Michael Faraday | |
| Kichi Kichi | |||
| Gulu Gulu | Police Inspector | ||
| Ottam | |||
| Gurumoorthi | Dheena | ||
| 2023 | Pallu Padama Paathukka | Abishek Raja | |
| Agilan | Dilli | ||
| Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan | Rajaali / Alien | Dual role | |
| Rudhran | Shankar | ||
| Regina | Robber Dina | ||
| DD Returns | Mathi | ||
| Sarakku | |||
| 2024 | Pagalariyaan | Ganapathy | |
| Haraa | Police Inspector | ||
| Jolly O Gymkhana | Pottu Bhavani | ||
| Mayan | |||
| 2025 | Leg Piece | ||
| Retro | Dheena | ||
| Guts | |||
| Maayakoothu | Dhanapal | ||
| Kathuvaakula Oru Kadhal | |||
| Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa | Inspector Gnanam | ||
| Kutram Thavir | Manivanan |
Other language films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kapatadhaari | Mechanic | Telugu | |
| Republic | Guna | |||
| 2022 | Godfather | Prisoner | ||
| 2023 | Dasara | Bangaram | ||
| Jawan | Kalee's henchmen | Hindi | Partially reshot in Tamil | |
| 2024 | Shivam Bhaje | Vincent | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Maine Pyar Kiya | Malayalam | ||
| Akhanda 2: Thaandavam | Goon | Telugu |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Shows | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Top Cooku Dupe Cooku (season 1) | Contestant | Sun TV |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Karikalan, R. Senthil. "'அவங்க ஏமாத்திட்டாங்க... அதான் ஜெயிச்சேன்..!' - 'ஸ்டன்ட்' தீனாவின் தன்னம்பிக்கை". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sai Dheena: அனாதையாக இருந்த எங்களுக்கு வாழ்வு கொடுத்தார் விஜய்: வில்லன் நடிகர்!". The Times of India (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ S, Srivatsan (16 November 2018). "'Thimiru Pudichavan' review: a tedious and almost forgettable film" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (26 January 2019). "A film on street fights". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "How to make Simbu angry? - Stunt Dheena's Exclusive interview". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "അന്ന് ആ പെണ്കുട്ടി പ്രണയാഭ്യര്ഥന നിരസിച്ചതിനാല് ഇന്ന് ഞാനൊരു നടനായി". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (17 November 2018). "Thimiru Pudichavan movie review: Could be an engaging thriller, if more thoughtful". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Avinash (1 February 2019). "'Sagaa' movie review: A promising revenge saga tied down by commercial compromises". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ↑ "பிச்சை எடுத்த காமெடியனுக்கு உதவி செய்து ஹீரோவாக உயர்ந்த வில்லன்! - Samayam Tamil". The Times of India (in தமிழ்). 1 July 2017.
- ↑ "250 குடும்பங்களுக்கு உதவிய நடிகர் சாய் தீனா". Maalai Malar (in தமிழ்). 1 April 2020.
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (13 February 2016). "Jil Jung Juk movie review: Enjoyable only in parts". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (19 October 2018). "Vada Chennai movie review: Dhanush shines in an author-backed role". Deccan Chronicle.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Sai Dheena on IMDb
- Sai Dheena on Twitter
- Sai Dheena on Instagram