Dheeraj Kher was born on 1982-01-01 in Chennai, India, though some sources also mention Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, as his birthplace. He began his career in film distribution in 1996, handling releases in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Over time, he distributed several notable films, including Nesam, Abhimanyu, Eazhayin Sirippil, and Parattai Engira Alagu Sundharam. His strong presence in distribution eventually led him to venture into film production in 2005.
As a producer, Kher gained recognition for backing successful Tamil films such as Kokki, Karuppusamy Kuththagaitharar, Malayan, and Nedunchaalai. He also acted in films like Laadam and Malayan. His upcoming projects include Sleeper Cells and Pathu Thala. In addition to cinema, he owns Sandheer Enterprises and Friends Cinema, highlighting his entrepreneurial side.