Sai Dheena

Sai Dheena is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films since 2004.[1][2] He played the antagonist in Thimiru Pudichavan (2018) and Vaandu (2019).[3][4]

Sai Dheena
Born
M. G. Sai Dheena
Other namesDheena, Boxer Dheena, Stunt Dheena
OccupationFilm actor
Years active2004–present

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) and 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]

Personal life

In 2017, Dheena received attention from the media for financially helping out actor Viruchagakanth of Kaadhal (2004) fame. Viruchagakanth had been begging at temples in Chennai. Dheena, along with actors Abi Saravanan and Mohan, were able to help the actor.[9] During the coronavirus outbreak, Dheena assisted 250 families with food including rice, wheat, and sambar.[10]

Filmography
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
2004VirumaandiJail warden
2006PudhupettaiAnbu's henchman
2010Enthiran
Kattradhu KalavuPottu
Aaranya KaandamGajapathy
2014BurmaBroker Ravi
2015KombanSanthanakalai
Indru Netru NaalaiMarthandam's henchman
KirumiShankar
VaaluDheena
Bhooloham
2016Jil Jung JukAttack Albert[11]
KanithanBhai
TheriRogue (Pulippu)
2017MaanagaramP. K. Pandian's henchman
Theru Naaigal
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
MersalPrisoner
KodiveeranPolice officer
MaayavanDheena
2018Mannar Vagaiyara
Pakka
SeyalSeva
Annanukku JaiSelva
Vada Chennai"Jawa" Pazhani[12]
Thimiru PudichavanMeesai Padma
Thuppakki MunaiBrahmaraja's henchman
2019VaanduDheena
SagaaJail Warden
BigilDheena
2020Pallu Padama Paathuka
2021MasterJuvenile school warden
Republic Telugu film

References
  1. Karikalan, R. Senthil. "'அவங்க ஏமாத்திட்டாங்க... அதான் ஜெயிச்சேன்..!' - 'ஸ்டன்ட்' தீனாவின் தன்னம்பிக்கை". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil).
  2. "Sai Dheena: அனாதையாக இருந்த எங்களுக்கு வாழ்வு கொடுத்தார் விஜய்: வில்லன் நடிகர்!". The Times of India (in Tamil).
  3. S, Srivatsan (16 November 2018). "'Thimiru Pudichavan' review: a tedious and almost forgettable film" – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. Subramanian, Anupama (26 January 2019). "A film on street fights". Deccan Chronicle.
  5. "How to make Simbu angry? - Stunt Dheena's Exclusive interview". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 26 October 2016.
  6. "അന്ന് ആ പെണ്‍കുട്ടി പ്രണയാഭ്യര്‍ഥന നിരസിച്ചതിനാല്‍ ഇന്ന് ഞാനൊരു നടനായി". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam).
  7. Subramanian, Anupama (17 November 2018). "Thimiru Pudichavan movie review: Could be an engaging thriller, if more thoughtful". Deccan Chronicle.
  8. Ramachandran, Avinash (1 February 2019). "'Sagaa' movie review: A promising revenge saga tied down by commercial compromises". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  9. "பிச்சை எடுத்த காமெடியனுக்கு உதவி செய்து ஹீரோவாக உயர்ந்த வில்லன்! - Samayam Tamil". The Times of India (in Tamil). 1 July 2017.
  10. "250 குடும்பங்களுக்கு உதவிய நடிகர் சாய் தீனா". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 1 April 2020.
  11. Subramanian, Anupama (13 February 2016). "Jil Jung Juk movie review: Enjoyable only in parts". Deccan Chronicle.
  12. Subramanian, Anupama (19 October 2018). "Vada Chennai movie review: Dhanush shines in an author-backed role". Deccan Chronicle.
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