Sai Dheena

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Sai Dheena
Born
M. G. Sai Dheena
Other namesDheena, Boxer Dheena, Stunt Dheena
Occupation Actor
Years active2004–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.

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Career

Sai Dheena worked as a signboard artist, before moving on 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

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 actors Abi Saravanan and 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

YearFilmRoleNotes
2004 Virumaandi Jail warden
2006 Pudhupettai Anbu's henchman
Thalainagaram Khazim Bhai's henchman
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
Kapatadhaari Telugu film
Call TaxiCriminal
Border
Republic GunaTelugu film
Naruvi
2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan Inspector Moses Michael Faraday
Kichi Kichi
Gulu Gulu Police Inspector
Godfather PrisonerTelugu film
Ottam
Gurumoorthi Dheena
2023 Pallu Padama Paathukka Abishek Raja
Agilan Dilli
Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan Rajaali / AlienDual role
Dasara BangaramTelugu film
Rudhran Shankar
Regina Robber Dina
DD Returns Mathi
Jawan Kalee's henchmen Hindi film; partially reshot in Tamil
Sarakku
2024 Pagalariyaan Ganapathy
Haraa Police Inspector
Jolly O Gymkhana Pottu Bhavani
Mayan

Television

YearShowsRoleChannelNotes
2024-present Top Cooku Dupe Cooku (season 1) Contestant Sun TV

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