Kalenahalli Adaviswamy Dhananjaya, also known as Daali, is an Indian actor, lyricist, and film producer who works in Kannada cinema. He was born on August 23, 1986 in Hassan, Karnataka, India. He has won three Filmfare Awards and four SIIMA Awards for his performances. 

Dhananjaya made his film debut in 2013 with the satirical comedy Director's Special, which won him a SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant. His other notable films include Rhaatee (2015), Boxer (2015), Badmaash (2016), Allama (2017), Eradanesala (2017), Happy New Year (2017), Tagaru (2018), and Yajamana (2019).
 
Dhananjaya has won awards for his roles in Allama, Tagaru, Popcorn Monkey Tiger, and Badava Rascal. He has also set up his own production house, Daali Pictures, named after his popular character Daali.