Kalenahalli Adaviswamy Dhananjaya (born August 23, 1985) is a well-known Indian actor, lyricist, and film producer who has made important contributions to Kannada cinema. With a stellar career, he has received three Filmfare Awards and four SIIMA Awards, including Best Debut Actor at the 3rd SIIMA Awards for his performance in Director's Special 2013.

Dhananjaya's versatility is demonstrated by his acclaimed portrayal of Allama Prabhu in Allama (2017) and his breakout performance as the menacing villain 'Daali' in Tagaru (2018). Aside from Kannada, he has acted in Telugu and Tamil films, exhibiting his regional cinematic influence.