Dinesh Kumar (choreographer)
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Dinesh Kumar (mononymously known as Dinesh) is an Indian choreographer working with South Indian films, including Tamil films. He won the National Film Award for Best Choreography for his work in Aadukalam (Tamil) in 2010.[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.{{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 }}
He has also won Vijay Award for Best Choreographer twice, Pokkiri (2007) and Easan (2010).{{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 }} He also won the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Choreographer four times, for Pokkiri (2007), Easan (2010), Irudhi Suttru (2016) and Master (2021).
Early life and career
Dinesh Kumar is born in Chennai (formerly Madras) and currently resides there. He won the 58th 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".
He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South for Ayan (2009) and Master (2021).{{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 |website=Sify|date=19 May 2011 }}{{cite news |title=Filmfare Awards winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Filmfare-Awards-winners/articleshow/6280143.cms |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=live |archive-date=11 August 2011 |work=The Times of India|date=9 August 2010 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/tamil/winners?s=09|title=Winners of the Filmfare Awards South 2022|website=Filmfare|date=9 October 2022|access-date=29 January 2024}}
He occasionally makes appearances in the song which he had choreographed. He made his acting debut as lead actor with Oru Kuppa Kathai (2018).
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 Sundaram 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.
Filmography
=Choreographer=
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- Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
- Shahjahan (2001)
- Thamizhan (2002)
- April Maadhathil (2002)
- Youth (2002)
- Bagavathi (2002)
- Ramanaa (2002)
- Dum (2003)
- Anbe Sivam (2003)
- Vaseegara (2003)
- Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
- Jay Jay (2003)
- Saamy (2003)
- Machi (2004)
- 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 (2005)
- Thotti Jaya (2005)
- Majaa (2005)
- Sandakozhi (2005)
- Sivakasi (2005)
- Ghajini (2005)
- Daas (2005)
- Maayavi (2005)
- Devathayai Kanden (2005)
- Ji (2005)
- Raam (2005)
- Jithan (2005)
- Rendu (2006)
- Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
- Vathiyar (2006)
- Thimiru (2006)
- Vikramarkudu (2006) (Telugu)
- Pudhupettai (2006)
- Pokkiri (2007)
- Sivaji: The Boss (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)
- Paruthiveeran (2007)
- Vel (2007)
- Annan Thambi (2008) (Malayalam)
- Souryam (2008) (Telugu)
- Thiruvannamalai (2008)
- Satyam (2008)
- Aegan (2008)
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
- Kick (2009) (Telugu)
- Bumper Offer (2009) (Telugu)
- Malai Malai (2009)
- Villu (2009)
- Laadam (2009)
- Ayan (2009)
- Thoranai (2009)
- Pasanga (2009)
- Naadodigal (2009)
- Subramaniapuram (2009)
- Padikkadavan (2009)
- Aadhavan (2009)
- Vettaikaaran (2009)
- Yogi (2009)
- Sarvam (2009)
- Anwar (2010) (Malayalam)
- Varudu (2010) (Telugu)
- Ragada (2010) (Telugu)
- Maanja Velu (2010)
- Bale Pandiya (2010)
- Inidhu Inidhu (2010)
- Easan (2010)
- Vamsam (2010)
- Madrasapattinam (2010)
- Chikku Bukku (2010)
- Sura (2010)
- Enthiran (2010)
- 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 (2011)
- Velayudham (2011)
- Sadhurangam (2011)
- Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2011)
- Kazhugu (2012)
- Businessman (2012)
- Devudu Chesina Manushulu (2012) (Telugu)
- Thuppakki (2012)
- Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu (2012) (Telugu)
- Gabbar Singh (2012) (Telugu)
- Genius (2012) (Telugu)
- 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)
- All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
- Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)
- Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013)
- Ya Ya (2013)
- Kutti Puli (2013)
- Desingu Raja (2013)
- 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)
- Brahmotsavam (2016)
- Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
- 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)
- Master (2021)
- Valimai (2022)
- Acharya (2022) (Telugu)
- Gold (2022) (Malayalam)
- Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
- Leo (2023)
- Local Sarakku (2024)
- Vettaiyan (2024)
- Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
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=Dancer and actor=
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| Year
! Film ! Role ! Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Coolie | Special appearance in the song "Rum Rum" | |
| 1998 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Special appearance in the song "Kothavaal Saavadi Lady" | |
| 1999 | Poomagal Oorvalam | Special appearance in the song "Vaada Nannbane" | |
| 2001 | 12B | Special appearance in the song "Sariya Thavara" | |
| 2005 | Raam | Special appearance in the song "Boom Boom" | |
| 2010 | Easan (2010) | Special appearance in the song "Jilla Vittu" | |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Special appearance in the song "Vaanganna" | |
| 2018 | Oru Kuppai Kathai | Kumar | |
| rowspan="2"|2021 | Nayae Peyae | Karna | |
| Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga | Special appearance in the song "Enna Elavu Kathal" | ||
| 2023 | Leo | Dinesh | |
| rowspan="2"|2024 | Local Sarakku | Saravanan | |
| Ninnu Vilayadu | Velu |
References
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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}}{{Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South}}{{SIIMA Award for Best Male Débutante}}
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Category:Indian film choreographers
Category:Dancers from Tamil Nadu
Category:21st-century Indian dancers
Category:Best Choreography National Film Award winners