Sai Dheena is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films since 2004. He played the antagonist in '' Attu'' (2017), '' Thimiru Pudichavan'' (2018) and ''

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'' (2019).

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. He made his debut in

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'' (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

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'' (2010), Atlee's '' Theri'' (2016), and

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'' (2018). He portrayed the antagonist in '' Thimiru Pudichavan'' (2018). In a review of the film ''

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'' (2019) by the ''New Indian Express'', the critic noted that he "plays the role with meticulous intensity".

Personal life

In 2017, Dheena received attention from the media for financially helping out actor Viruchagakanth (aka Pallu Babu) of ''

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'' (2004) fame. Viruchagakanth had been begging at temples in Chennai. Dheena, along with actors

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and Mohan, was able to help the actor.

Philanthropy

During the

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outbreak, Dheena assisted 250 families with food, including rice, wheat, and sambar.

Filmography

Tamil films

Telugu films

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dheena, Sai Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Living people 21st-century Indian male actors Year of birth missing (living people) Male actors in Telugu cinema