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Dhanush is a multi-talented Indian actor, producer, director, lyricist, and playback singer. He was born on July 28, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dhanush comes from a film background; his father is a well-known Tamil film director and producer. He started his acting career in 2002 with the Tamil film Thulluvadho Ilamai. Since then, he has appeared in over 46 movies and has won several awards, including four National Film Awards and fourteen SIIMA Awards seven Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Award. Dhanush is also a talented Carnatic music vocalist and has lent his voice to Tamil film songs. He is married to Aishwarya R. Dhanush, and they have two sons. Overall, Dhanush’s passion, talent, and family support have contributed to his successful career in the Tamil film industry.
Dhanush Wiki/Bio
| Screen Name | Dhanush |
| Original Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Playback Singer, Lyric Writer, Producer |
| Date of Birth | 28 July 1983 |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality/ Religion | Indian/Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height (Approx.) Weight (Approx.) | 175 cm (5′ 9”) 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Education | |
| School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High school, Chennai |
| College | Madhurai Kamaraj University |
| Qualification | Bachelor Of Computer Application (Distance Education) |
| Family | |
| Wife | Aishwarya Rainikanth (Super Star Rajinikanth’s Elder daughter,Director, Classical Dancer) |
| Childrens | Sons: 1. Yatra (born in 2006) 2. Linga (born in 2010) |
| Parents | Father: Kasthuri Raja (Tamil Director & Producer) Mother: Vijayalakshmi |
| Siblings | Brother: Selvaraghavan (Tamil Director) Sisters: K. Vimala Geetha Karthika Devi (Doctor) |
| Father-in-law | Super Star Rajinikanth (Actor) |
| Career | |
| Debut as an Actor | Tamil: Thuluvadho Illamai (2002) Hindi: Rranjhanaa (2013) English: The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2015) Malayalam: Tharangan (2017) Telugu: Sir (2023) |
| As a Producer | Tamil: 3 movie (2012) |
| As a Lyricist | Tamil: Kadhal En Kkadhal from “Maakkam Enna” (2011) |
Awards & Honours
| National Film Awards | 2010: Best Actor for Aadukalam Movie 2014: Best Children’s Film (co-producer) for Kaaka Muttai 2014: Best Feature Film in Tamil (co-producer for Visaranai 2019: Best Actor for Asuran |
| Filmfare Awards South | 2011: Best Actor for Aadukalam Movie 2012: Best Male Playback Singer for Why This Kolaveri Di song from 3 2012: Best Actor for 3 Movie 2013: Critics Best Actor Award for Maryan Movie 2014: Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattatthari Movie 2015: Best Film for Kaaka Muttai (co-producer) 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai movie |
| Filmfare Awards Bollywood | 2013: Best Debutant Actor for Raanjhanaa movie |
| SIIMA Awards | 2011: Best Actor for Aadukalam 2011: Best Male Playback Singer for Voda Voda song from Mayakkkam Enna movie |
| IIFA Utsavam | 2015: Best Lyricist-Tamil for “Don-u Don-u” from Maari 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai movie 2018: Best Film for Vada Chennai (co-producer) |
| Vijay Awards | 2008: Best Entertainer of the Year for Yaaradi Nee Mohini movie 2011: Best Crew (Actor) for Aadukalam 2012: Best Lyricist for “Po Nee Po” song from 3 movie 2013: Best Crew (Producer) fro Ethir Neechal 2014: Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari |
| Edison Awards (India) | 2013: Best Actor for Maryan 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai 2019: Best Actor for Asuran |
Note: Dhanush has achieved many more accolades.
Dhanush Net Worth and Success:
- Dhanush’s net worth in 2023 is 160 Crore Indian Rupees which is approximately $22 Million US.
- He is among the highest-paid Tamil actors and has an annual income of more than 15 Crore Indian Rupees.
- He is also a film producer, director, and owns ‘Wunderbar Films’ production company for which he earns a lot.
Some Lesser-Known Facts About Dhanush
Here are some lesser-known facts about him:
- He was born in a middle-class Hindu family.
- Dhanush originally wanted to become a chef, but his elder brother, who is a director-screenwriter, encouraged him to pursue acting.
- He created the song ‘Why this Kolaveri di’ in just 6 minutes, and the first copy was completed in 35 minutes.
- He is a devout follower of Lord Shiva.
- He failed in his class 12 exams.
- Dhanush’s first movie, at the age of 16, was Thulluvadho Ilamai, a 2002 coming-of-age movie directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja.
- He is the son-in-law of popular South Indian actor Rajinikanth.
- Dhanush has won three National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards.
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