Before Dhanush in 'Kuberaa', here are other Tamil heroes who won appreciation by playing a beggar

Dhanush mesmerized the audience with his portrayal of a beggar in his latest film ‘Kuberaa’. Dhanush further cemented his reputation as an actor who does not hesitate to take on such challenging roles. Fans are celebrating Dhanush’s hard work, no matter what the role. This role has taken Dhanush's acting skills to a new level, with many people demanding that he be given a National Award. Here is a look at Tamil actors, who aced the beggar look before Dhanush.

The film ‘Pichaikkaran’ took Vijay Antony’s acting to a new level. The story of a rich man begging to cure his mother captivated everyone. The film was a huge success in both Tamil and Telugu. Sasi's directorial cemented Vijay Antony's place as a hero. Later, Vijay Antony gave a new experience to the fans by making a sequel.

Kavin tried a new approach in the role of a beggar in the film ‘Bloody Beggar’. The film, directed by Sivabalan, was released for Diwali 2024. Although the film did not achieve the expected success at the box office, Kavin's performance impressed everyone. Kavin, who proved his versatility with the role of a beggar, earned a special place in the hearts of the fans.

Sivakarthikeyan played a beggar in a mischievous scene in the film ‘Kaaki Sattai’. That scene with Yogi Babu made the audience laugh out loud. Although he didn't have this role for the entire film, it was memorable. This role showed that he could make an acting mark in a short time. 'Kaaki Sattai' was a great hit at the box office, and it transformed Sivakarthikeyan into a commercial hero.

Superstar Rajinikanth turned into a landlord and a beggar in the film ‘Muthu’. Directed by K.S. Ravikumar, the film was like a feast for the fans. His performance as the beggar left everyone mesmerized. Rajinikanth's transformation from his look as a beggar is still remembered by fans, and the entertaining actor proved his skills. Even today, this role is celebrated by fans as one of the superstar's best performances.

Bharath captured the hearts of Tamil fans with his debut film as a hero ‘Kaadhal’. Directed by Balaji Sakthivel, the film strongly portrays the feelings of teenage love. The scene of Bharath turning into a beggar at the climax of the film left many in awe. This role showcased Bharath's acting skills and created a strong identity for him. 'Kaadhal' is one of the classic hits in Tamil, and the film had Sandhiya alongside Bharath.