Dinesh Kumar (mononymously known as Dinesh) is an Indian choreographer working with South Indian films, including Tamil films. He won the 2011 National Film Award for Best Choreography for his work in Aadukalam (Tamil) He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South for Ayan (2009). He has also won Vijay Award for Best Choreographer twice, Pokkiri (2007) and Easan (2010). He occasionally makes appearances in the song which he had choreographed. He made his acting debut as lead actor with Oru Kuppa Kathai (2018).