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{{Infobox person
| name = G. Dhananjayan
| image = The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Swarna Kamal Award for the Best Film Critic to Shri G. Dhananjayan, at the 64th National Film Awards Function, in New Delhi.jpg
| caption = Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Swarna Kamal Award for the Best Film Critic to Shri G. Dhananjayan
| alt = GD or DJ
| spouse = Lalitha Dhananjayan
| children =
DL Harita, DL Revati
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Senjiagaram [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
| years_active = 2006–present
| occupation = Management Professional, Director – BOFTA Film Institute
}}

'''G. Dhananjayan (GD)''' is an Indian film producer, distributor, columnist, author of four books on Indian films, and founder-director of BOFTA Film Institute.<ref name="BOFTA">{{cite web|title=BOFTA|url=https://www.bofta.in/}}</ref> He has produced films in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] languages,<ref>{{cite web|title=GD helps Disney-UTV establish credentials in south business|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/disney-utv-in-conversation-with-team-box-office-india/|publisher=Box office India|access-date=28 September 2013|archive-date=20 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120121320/http://boxofficeindia.co.in/disney-utv-in-conversation-with-team-box-office-india/|url-status=dead}}</ref> including ''[[Sankat City]]'' (2009), ''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'' (2009), ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012), ''[[Anjaan (2014 film)|Anjaan]]'' (2014) and ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]'' (2016), ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018), ''[[Kabadadaari]]'' (2021), and ''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]'' (2021). He has won two [[National Film Awards]].

== Education and work ==
[[File:Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Special Mention Certificate for “Pride of Tamil Cinema” (1931-2013) in the category of Best Writing on Cinema to the Author, Shri G. Dhananjayan, at the 62nd National Film Awards Function.jpg|thumb|Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Special Mention Certificate for “Pride of Tamil Cinema” (1931–2013)to Shri G. Dhananjayan, at the 62nd National Film Awards Function]]
G. Dhananjayan holds an MBA degree from Sydenham Institute of Management [[SIMSREE]], [[University of Mumbai]] (1991 batch),<ref>{{cite news|title=Guest Leacture by Dhanajayan Govind in SIMSREE|url=http://simsreeblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/guest-lecture-by-mr-dhananjayan-govind.html|date=17 August 2010}}</ref> and earned his Ph.D. from Mumbai University for his thesis on the Indian Film Industry in March 2019.

He worked in [[Asian Paints Ltd]], [[Kansai Nerolac Paints]], [[Saregama]], [[Bharti Airtel]], and [[Vodafone]] for more than 15 years before joining [[Moser Baer]] Entertainment in 2006. Dhananjayan was the company's [[Chief Operating Officer]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/2009/03/10/stories/2009031051161500.htm|title=Ten films in Moser Baer's production kitty for 2009|author=Ravikumar, R.|date=10 March 2009|website=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=8 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624004351/http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/2009/03/10/stories/2009031051161500.htm|archive-date=24 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/Moser-Baer-joins-Duet-Movies-for-film-production/article14829280.ece|title=Moser Baer joins Duet Movies for film production|date=5 September 2007|work=The Hindu|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> of Home Video Business and then chief executive officer of the Film Business.

Dhananjayan was one of the two founding members of [[Moser Baer]] Entertainment in April 2006. Within 6 months, GD acquired the copyright/marketing rights for over 10,000 film titles in ten languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi to launch DVDs and VCDs under the banner of [[Moser Baer]]. This allowed to compete with low-priced unauthorized copies of DVDs.<ref>{{cite news|title=We want to be India's best entertainment company|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/apr/17moser5.htm|access-date=17 April 2008|publisher=rediff news}}</ref>

Dhananjayan was associated with [[UTV Motion Pictures]] (now part of Disney-India) from January 2011 till February 2016 and was instrumental in producing several films in the South.

Dhananjayan did lectures and interactions with students<ref>{{cite web|title=Guest Lecture by Dhananjayan Govind|url=http://www.pragyan.org/14/home/guest_lectures/|website=pragyan.org|publisher=NIT Trichy}}</ref> of various film institutes across India. He also delivered speeches at IIT, NIT, and other management institutes on film business. Dhananjayan has spoken at various forums and programs on the film business, management, and other topics.

Dhananjayan was the founding Director of BOFTA Film Institute,<ref name="BOFTA"/> a pioneer in Film Education in Tamil Nadu where the students learn from the Masters.

Dhananjayan has also made documentaries on legendary filmmakers. His first documentary on Producer-Director-Writer Panchu Arunachalam titled 'A Creator with Midas Touch' which was selected and screened at Indian Panorama of International Film Festival in Goa (2016). His second documentary on legendary director Krishnan–Panju was selected and screened at Mumbai International Film Festival (2017) and received critical acclaim.

Dhananjayan joined hands with lyricist and screenplay writer [[Madhan Karky]] in 2023 and started a pioneering initiative of SCRIPTick, a ready-to-shoot script bank to help talented screenwriters.<ref>{{cite web|title=SCRIPTick|website=[[DT Next]] |date=22 February 2023 |url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2023/02/22/g-dhananjayan-scriptick-will-bridge-the-writer-producer-gap}}</ref>

=== Film production ===

At [[Moser Baer]] Entertainment Dhananjayan ventured into film production with ''[[Shaurya]]'' in Hindi and ''[[Vellitherai]]'' in Tamil. Moser Baer then produced ''[[Sankat City]]'' and "Hide & Seek" in Hindi, ''[[Raman Thediya Seethai (2008 film)|Raman Thediya Seethai]]'', ''[[Poo (film)|Poo]]'', ''[[Abhiyum Naanum (film)|Abhiyum Naanum]]'',''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'', ''[[Aval Peyar Thamizharasi]]'', and ''[[Siddhu +2]]'' with K. Bhagyaraj in Tamil and ''[[Kana Kanmani (film)|Kaana Kanmani]]'' in Malayalam in two years.

At [[UTV Motion Pictures]] (now called Disney-India) Dhananjayan had acquired and also produced films in Tamil and Malayalam. The first film, UTV marketed after his joining was ''[[Deiva Thirumagal]]'' which was a critically acclaimed movie. He was involved in producing, marketing, and distributing films. Under his supervision UTV co-produced in Tamil ''[[Vettai]]'' and ''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]'' with Director N. Lingusamy's Thirrupathi Brothers, ''[[Kalakalappu]] '' and ''[[Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru]]'' with Sundar C's Avni Cinemax, M.Saravanan—Vikram Prabhu' [[Ivan Veramathiri]] and Suriya's ''[[Anjaan (2014 film)|Anjaan]]'' with Director N. Lingusamy's Thirrupathi Brothers, and ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' with Vishal Film Factory. GD had produced under UTV banner ''[[Muran (film)|Muran]]'', ''[[Mugamoodi]]'', ''[[Thaandavam]]'',"''[[Settai (2013 film)|Settai]]'', ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]'', Director S.P.Jhananathan—Arya-Vijay Sethupathi's ''[[Purampokku]]'' and Director Vishnuvaradhan—Arya's ''[[Yatchan]]'' in Tamil. In Malayalam UTV had produced ''[[Grandmaster (2012 film)|Grandmaster]]'' and ''[[Husbands in Goa]]''. In his last assignment with UTV, Dhananjayan was involved in the marketing of Director [[Sudha Kongara]] and Madhavan's ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]'' in 2016.

Dhananjayan is currently an independent consulting film producer and distributor. In 2018, he produced Tamil films [[Mr. Chandramouli]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/g-dhananjayan-thanks-team-mr-chandramouli.html|title=G Dhananjayan thanks team Mr Chandramouli|date=4 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/nov/22/mr-chandramouli--to-get-started-1708521.html| title = Mr. Chandramouli to get started- The New Indian Express}}</ref> by [[Thiru (director)]], starring [[Karthik (actor)]], [[Gautham Karthik]], [[Regina Cassandra]], [[Varalaxmi Sarathkumar]], [[Santhosh Prathap]] and others and [[Kaatrin Mozhi]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-simbu-compliments-jyothikas-sultry-hello-kaatrin-mozhi-trailer-91228|title = Watch: Simbu compliments Jyothika's 'sultry hello' in 'Kaatrin Mozhi' trailer|date = 8 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jyothika-wraps-up-radha-mohan-kaatrin-mozhi-tumhari-sulu-remake-1298746-2018-07-28|title = Jyothika wraps up the shooting of Kaatrin Mozhi. See pics}}</ref> by [[Radha Mohan]], starring [[Jyothika]], [[Vidharth]], [[Lakshmi Manchu]], [[Kabadadaari]] with [[Sibi Sathyaraj]] and [[Kapatadhaari]] in Telugu with [[Sumanth]].

Dhananjayan is one of the partners of Infiniti Film Ventures and the company has produced ''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]'', ''[[Kolai (film)|Kolai]]'', and ''[[Raththam]]'' released in 2023.

=== Movie distribution ===

Dhananjayan distributed the film ''[[Zero (2018 film)|Zero]]'' in 2016 under his production banner Blue Ocean Entertainment. In May 2017, he commenced his distribution company Creative Entertainers and Distributors and distributed the successful film ''[[Ivan Thanthiran]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/g-dhananjayan-gets-distribution-right-of-ivan-thandhiran.html|title=G Dhananjayan gets distribution right of Ivan Thandhiran|date=29 May 2017|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/16241/national-award-winner-dhananjayan-govind-turns-distributor-with-ivan-thanthiran|title=National Award Winner Dhananjayan Govind turns distributor with Ivan Thanthiran|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref> In 2018 GD distributed the film [[U Turn]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/g-dhananjayan-to-distribute-samanthas-u-turn-in-tamil-nadu.html|title = G Dhananjayan to distribute Samantha's U turn in Tamil Nadu|date = 24 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/news/makers-of-big-budget-films-have-a-monopolistic-attitude-says-producer-g-dhananjayan/|title = Makers of Big Budget Films Have a Monopolistic Attitude, Says Producer G Dhananjayan|date = 13 September 2018}}{{dead link|date=February 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> starring [[Samantha Prabhu]] in Tamil Nadu, which became a success.

Dhananjayan's recently distributed film is ''[[Kolaigaran]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://top10cinema.com/article/49480/distribution-rights-of-kolaikaaran-have-been-bagged-by-a-famous-production-banner|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419113231/https://top10cinema.com/article/49480/distribution-rights-of-kolaikaaran-have-been-bagged-by-a-famous-production-banner|url-status=usurped|archive-date=19 April 2019|title = Distribution rights of 'Kolaikaaran' have been bagged by a famous production banner!|date = 17 April 2019}}</ref> which was released on June 7, 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/vijay-antonys-kolaigaran-tamilnadu-theatrical-rights-acquired-by-dhananjayans-bofta.html|title = Vijay Antony's Kolaigaran tamilnadu theatrical Rights acquired by Dhananjayan's BOFTA|date = 17 April 2019}}</ref> and "''[[Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban]]'', which got released in 2020. Both films were commercial successes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onlykollywood.com/dhananjayans-creative-entertainers-distributors-acquires-all-rights-to-kavalthurai-ungal-nanban/|title=Dhananjayan's Creative Entertainers & Distributors acquires all rights to Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban|date=28 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kavalthurai-ungal-nanban-movie-distributed-by-g-dhananjayan-news-252310|title = G. Dhananjayan acquires an interesting film – News|date = 29 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ttncinema.com/kavalthurai-ungal-nanban-screened-across-several-theatres-in-chennai/|title = 'Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban' screened across several theatres in Chennai|date = 27 November 2020}}</ref>

=== Writing career ===

Dhananjayan has contributed several articles to the [[The Times of India|Times of India]], The Hindu Tamil, Dinathanthi Next, Deccan Chronicle, Indian Management, DNA, India Today, and other publications.

Dhananjayan has written a book about Tamil cinema titled ''The Best of Tamil Cinema: 1931 to 2010'',<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=The Best of Tamil Cinema, launched in style|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/the-best-of-tamil-cinema-launched-in-style-news-tamil-lddlxlebbjgsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716140150/http://www.sify.com/movies/the-best-of-tamil-cinema-launched-in-style-news-tamil-lddlxlebbjgsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2014|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=4 March 2011}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/05/stories/2011010560100200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110023451/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/05/stories/2011010560100200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 January 2011 | title=Chronicling the legacy of Tamil cinema | date=5 January 2011 | access-date=8 December 2013 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | author=Nadu, Tamil}}</ref><ref name="TTOI">{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/The-chronicler-of-Kollywood/articleshow/7745961.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907162224/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-20/chennai/29148702_1_tamil-films-g-dhananjayan-tamil-cinema | url-status=live | archive-date=7 September 2011 | title=The chronicler of Kollywood |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]| date=20 March 2011 | access-date=8 December 2013 | author=Venkateswaran, N}}</ref> in English, which was released by Legendary Actor Kamal Haasan on 2 March 2011 in the presence of eminent film makers.<ref>{{cite news|title=THE BEST OF TAMIL CINEMA 1931–2010 released by Dr Kamal|url=http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-565296|access-date=3 March 2011|publisher=CNN}}</ref> Super Star [[Rajinikanth]] personally appreciated the book by giving a memento for the fantastic research and writing on Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajinikanth appreciates Dhananjayan's book|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-appreciates-dhananjayan-s-book-news-tamil-lehqIMhbdeh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410211730/http://www.sify.com/movies/rajinikanth-appreciates-dhananjayan-s-book-news-tamil-lehqIMhbdeh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 April 2011|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=8 April 2011}}</ref>

Dhananjayan's second book was "Pride of Tamil Cinema", released in 2014.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india/south-india/pride-of-tamil-cinema-a-treat-for-film-buffs-1.1421323|title=' Pride of Tamil Cinema,' a treat for film buffs|first=Mythily Ramachandran, Special to|last=tabloid!|date=4 December 2014|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref> The book was released at Indian Panorama, Goa in 2014.

Dhananjayan's fourth book titled 'The Art and Business of Cinema(ABC)' was released in December 2017 comprising nearly 100 articles that explains the various art and business facets of cinema.<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|title=Art and Business of Cinema|website=[[Cinema Express]] |url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/feb/06/filmmaking-101-4396.html}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite news |last1=Nathan |first1=Archana |title=What Kollywood needs to do better: 'Don't release six films on the same day, create more heroes' |url=https://scroll.in/reel/865687/what-kollywood-needs-to-do-better-dont-release-six-films-on-the-same-day-create-more-heroes |access-date=18 April 2021 |work=Scroll.in |date=January 28, 2018}}</ref>

Dhananjayan's series of articles in various newspapers won him his second National Award as the Best Critic of the Year 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Award on Best Critic|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160659|website=pib.nic.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Express List of National Awards|date=8 April 2017|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/national-film-awards-2017-complete-winner-list-4603752/}}</ref>

Dhananjayan was also the compiling author of two books by legendary actor, painter, orator and philanthropist Sivakumar titled ‘Paintings of Sivakumar’ and ‘Golden Moments of Sivakumar’.<ref>{{cite web|title=Paintings of Sivakumar|url= https://bookwomb.com/paintings-of-sivakumar.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Painting expo|url= http://archive.ptinews.com//news/8003983_Tamil-actor-Sivakumar-s-painting-expo-opens-.html}}</ref>

In 2021, served for a brief period as the Head of Tamil content and digital business in [[SonyLIV]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jha|first=Lata|date=2021-06-11|title=SonyLIV appoints G. Dhananjayan as head of Tamil content|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/sonyliv-appoints-g-dhananjayan-as-head-of-tamil-content-11623415067822.html|access-date=2021-06-13|website=mint|language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Dhananjayan and [[Madhan Karky]] started SCRIPTICK, a "script bank" to help aspiring screenwriters better research their scripts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M. |title=Madhan Karky and Dhananjayan team up to create a script bank for Kollywood |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/madhan-karky-and-dhananjayan-team-up-to-create-a-script-bank-for-kollywood/articleshow/97815625.cms |access-date=2023-03-16 |date=11 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=2023-02-22 |title=G Dhananjayan: Scriptick will bridge the writer-producer gap |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/g-dhananjayan-scriptick-will-bridge-the-writer-producer-gap |access-date=2026-02-06 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
''' As the Producer or Co-Producer at Moser Baer Entertainment'''

* ''[[Vellithirai]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Raman Thediya Seethai (2008 film)|Raman Thediya Seethai]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Poo (film)|Poo]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Abhiyum Naanum (film)|Abhiyum Naanum]] '' (2008)
* ''[[Sankat City]]'' (2009) - Hindi
* ''[[Kana Kanmani (film)|Kana Kanmani]]'' (2009) – Malayalam
* ''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Aval Peyar Thamizharasi]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Siddhu +2]]'' (2010)
* ''Hide & Seek'' (2010) – Hindi
* ''[[Mayilu]]'' (2012)

''' As Associate Producer at Disney-UTV Motion Pictures'''

* ''[[Deivathirumagal]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Muran (film)|Muran]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Vettai]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Vazhakku Enn 18/9]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Grandmaster (2012 film)|Grandmaster]]'' (2012) – Malayalam
* ''[[Husbands in Goa]]'' (2012) – Malayalam
* ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Thaandavam]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Settai (2013 film)|Settai]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Ivan Veramathiri]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Anjaan (2014 film)|Anjaan]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Purampokku]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Yatchan]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]'' (2016)

'''As Producer – Creative Entertainers'''
*''[[Mr. Chandramouli]]'' (2018)
*''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018)
*''[[Kabadadaari]]'' (2021)
*''[[Kapatadhaari]]'' (2021)

'''As Partner Producer – Infiniti Film Ventures'''
*''[[Kodiyil Oruvan]]'' (2021)
*''[[Kolai (film)]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Raththam]]'' (2023)

'''As Co-Producer'''
*''[[Vanamagan]]'' (2017)

'''As Theatrical Distributor'''
*''[[Zero (2016 film)|Zero]]'' (2016)
*''[[Ivan Thanthiran]]'' (2017)
*''[[U Turn (2018 film)|U Turn]]'' (2018)
*''[[Kolaigaran]]'' (2019)
*''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' (2019)
*''[[Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban]]'' (2020)

'''As Digital Distributor'''
*''[[Irudhi Pakkam]]'' (2021)
*''[[Kayamai Kadakka]]'' (2021)
*''[[Parole (2022 film)|Parole]]'' (2022)
*''[[Erumbu]]'' (2023)

'''As the Co-Producer at Studio Green'''
*''[[Teddy (film)|Teddy]]'' (2021)
*''[[Kaatteri]]'' (2022)
*''[[Theal (film)|Theal]]'' (2022)
*''[[Pathu Thala]]'' (2023)
*''[[80s Buildup]]'' (2023)
*''[[Rebel (2024 film)|Rebel]]'' (2024)
*''[[Vaa Vaathiyaare]]'' (2024)
*''[[Thangalaan]]'' (2024)
*''[[Kanguva]]'' (2024)

'''Documentary films'''

* ''A Creator with Midas Touch'' (documentary on [[Panchu Arunachalam]])<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-documentary-on-panchu-arunachalam-veteran-screenwriter-and-producer-in-tamil-cinema/article8399359.ece|title=The man who made Rajinikanth|last=Srinivasan|first=Sudhir|date=26 March 2016|work=The Hindu|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-documentary-on-panchu-arunachalam-veteran-screenwriter-and-producer-in-tamil-cinema/article8399359.ece|title = The man who made Rajinikanth|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 26 March 2016|last1 = Srinivasan|first1 = Sudhir}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Documentary on Panchu Arunachalam|website=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-documentary-on-panchu-arunachalam-veteran-screenwriter-and-producer-in-tamil-cinema/article8399359.ece}}</ref>
* ''The Pioneering Duo'' (documentary on [[Krishnan–Panju]])<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2017/04/09205411/1030959/Documentary-on-pioneers-of-Indian-cinema-launched.vpf?TId=112136|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522050435/https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2017/04/09205411/1030959/Documentary-on-pioneers-of-Indian-cinema-launched.vpf?TId=112136|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 May 2018|title=Documentary on pioneers of Indian cinema launched|date=10 April 2017|work=[[DT Next]]|access-date=22 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/apr/05/producer-writer-g-dhananjayan-next-project-on--legendary-director-duo-of-krishnan-panju-1590335.html|title = Producer-writer G. Dhananjayan next project on legendary director duo of Krishnan-Panju}}</ref>

'''As Actor'''
*''[[Mandhira Punnagai (2010 film)|Mandhira Punnagai]]'' (2010)
*''[[Vandhaan Vendraan]]'' (2011)
*''[[Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam]]'' (2014)
*''[[Idhu Namma Aalu (2016 film)|Idhu Namma Aalu]]'' (2016)
*''[[Utharavu Maharaja]]'' (2018)
*''[[Boomerang (2019 film)|Boomerang]]'' (2019)
*''[[Kabadadaari]]'' (2021)

== Books ==
*Best of Tamil Cinema: 1931 to 2010 (2 Volumes)<ref name="auto" /><ref name="auto1" /><ref name="TTOI" />
*[[Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931–2013]]<ref name="auto2" />
*Vellithirayin Vetri Manthirangal (in Tamil)
*The Art and Business of Cinema (ABC)<ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/865687/what-kollywood-needs-to-do-better-dont-release-six-films-on-the-same-day-create-more-heroes|title = What Kollywood needs to do better: 'Don't release six films on the same day, create more heroes'}}</ref>

== Awards ==
* [[62nd National Film Awards|2015]]: [[National Film Award for Best Book on Cinema]] ([[National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Book on Cinema)|Special Mention]]) – ''Pride of Tamil Cinema (1931–2013)''<ref>{{cite web|title=62nd National Film Awards announced|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=117636|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] (Press release)|access-date=24 March 2015|date=24 March 2015}}</ref>
*[[64th National Film Awards|2017]]: [[National Film Award for Best Film Critic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/producer-dhananjayan-thanks-the-press-for-his-national-award.html|title=Producer Dhananjayan thanks the press for his National Award|date=7 April 2017|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/apr/17moser1.htm Rediff.com – Interview]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110107003701/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62836.html IndiaGlitz]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110204034002/http://www.sify.com/movies/g-dhananjayan-joins-utv-news-tamil-lcbrc0chhec.html Sify]
* [https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Rajinis-Enthiran-is-still-the-top-grosser-in-South/articleshow/25599919.cms?.html Banglore mirror – Interview]

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G. Dhananjayan - Revision history

Bishnoiseries at 20:50, 13 March 2026