# Sai Dheena

Sai Dheena is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films, playing antagonistic and sometimes comedic roles. He played the antagonist in Attu (2017), Thimiru Pudichavan (2018) and Vaandu (2019). He is a frequent collaborator with Atlee.

## 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 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), Atlee's Theri (2016), and Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai (2018). He portrayed the antagonist in Thimiru Pudichavan (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".

## Philanthropy

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

## Filmography
### Tamil films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Jail warden | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Anbu's henchman | |
| 2006 | Thalainagaram | Khazim Bhai's henchman | |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Thug | |
| 2010 | Kattradhu Kalavu | Pottu | |
| 2010 | Aaranya Kaandam | Gajapathy | |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Bully | |
| 2014 | Endrendrum | | |
| 2014 | Sarabham | Sekhar | |
| 2014 | Burma | Broker Ravi | |
| 2015 | Komban | Santhanakalai | |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Marthandam's henchman | |
| 2015 | Kirumi | Shankar | |
| 2015 | Vaalu | Dheena | |
| 2015 | Bhooloham | Arumugam's henchman | |
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Attack Albert | |
| 2016 | Kanithan | Bhai | |
| 2016 | Theri | Rogue (Pulippu) | |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | P. K. Pandian's henchman | |
| 2017 | Attu | Pulinathope Jaya | |
| 2017 | Theru Naaigal | Settu | |
| 2017 | Hara Hara Mahadevaki | | |
| 2017 | Mersal | Prisoner | |
| 2017 | Kodiveeran | Police officer | |
| 2017 | Maayavan | Dheena | |
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | | |
| 2018 | Pakka | Singapore Groom | |
| 2018 | Seyal | Seva | |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jai | Selva | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | "Jawa" Pazhani | |
| 2018 | Thimiru Pudichavan | Meesai Padma | |
| 2018 | Thuppakki Munai | Brahmaraja's henchman | |
| 2019 | Vaandu | Dheena | |
| 2019 | Sagaa | Jail Warden | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Dheena | |
| 2019 | Kanchana 3 | Dheena | |
| 2021 | Master | Juvenile school warden | |
| 2021 | Kabadadaari | Mechanic | |
| 2021 | Call Taxi | Criminal | |
| 2021 | Border | | |
| 2021 | Naruvi | | |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Inspector Moses Michael Faraday | |
| 2022 | Kichi Kichi | | |
| 2022 | Gulu Gulu | Police Inspector | |
| 2022 | Ottam | | |
| 2022 | Gurumoorthi | Dheena | |
| 2023 | Pallu Padama Paathukka | Abishek Raja | |
| 2023 | Agilan | Dilli | |
| 2023 | Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan | Rajaali / Alien | Dual role |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Shankar | |
| 2023 | Regina | Robber Dina | |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Mathi | |
| 2023 | Sarakku | | |
| 2024 | Pagalariyaan | Ganapathy | |
| 2024 | Haraa | Police Inspector | |
| 2024 | Jolly O Gymkhana | Pottu Bhavani | |
| 2024 | Mayan | | |
| 2025 | Leg Piece | | |

### Other language films

| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2021 | Kapatadhaari | Mechanic | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Republic | Guna | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Godfather | Prisoner | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Dasara | Bangaram | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Jawan | Kalee's henchmen | Hindi | partially reshot in Tamil |

### Television

| Year | Shows | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2024-present | Top Cooku Dupe Cooku (season 1) | Contestant | Sun TV | |