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.[1][2]
He has also won Vijay Award for Best Choreographer twice, Pokkiri (2007) and Easan (2010).[3] He also won the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Choreographer four times, for Pokkiri (2007), Easan (2010), Irudhi Suttru (2016) and Master (2021).
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".[1]
He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South for Ayan (2009) and Master (2021).[4][5][6]
He occasionally makes appearances in the song which he had choreographed. He made his acting debut as lead actor with Oru Kuppa Kathai (2018).
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.
| 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 | Vedham | Special appearance in the song "Hey Meenalochani" | |
| 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 | |
| 2021 | Nayae Peyae | Karna | |
| Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga | Special appearance in the song "Enna Elavu Kathal" | ||
| 2023 | Leo | Dinesh | |
| 2024 | Local Sarakku | Saravanan | |
| Ninnu Vilayadu | Velu |
