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

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'' (2018) and '' Vaandu'' (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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's ''

Virumaandi ''Virumaandi'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written, co-edited, produced, and directed by Kamal Haasan, who also performed in the title role. The film revolves around the interview of two prison inmates, firstly, Kothala The ...

'' (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 ''

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'' (2016), and

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Vada Chennai ''Vada Chennai'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action crime drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran in his fourth film as a director. It is the first instalment in a planned trilogy. Produced by A. Subaskaran's Lyca Productions ...

'' (2018). He portrayed the antagonist in ''

'' (2018). In a review of the film '' Sagaa'' (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 '' 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.

Philanthropy

During the coronavirus 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