Actor
Dhanush
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Years Active
2002 – present
Dhanush Biography
Dhanush – Full Information
- Full Name: Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja
- Stage Name: Dhanush
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Playback Singer, Lyricist, Director
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1983
- Age: 42 years
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
Family
- Father: Kasthuri Raja (Director)
- Mother: Vijayalakshmi
- Brother: Selvaraghavan (Director)
- Ex-Wife: Aishwarya Rajinikanth (2004–2022)
- Children: 2 sons – Yatra & Linga
Education
- Schooling: Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai
- Higher Education: Did not pursue a formal college education
- Started acting at a young age under the influence of his filmmaker family
| Year | Film (Career Highlight) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Film debut |
| 2003 | Kadhal Kondein | Breakthrough role |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Popular success |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | National Award for Best Actor |
| 2012 | 3 | “Why This Kolaveri Di” global hit |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa | Bollywood debut |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari (VIP) | Major commercial hit |
| 2015 | Anegan | Versatile role praised |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Critically acclaimed |
| 2019 | Asuran | National Award, massive hit |
| 2021 | Karnan | Acclaimed performance |
| 2022 | The Grey Man | Hollywood debut |
| 2023 | Vaathi / Sir | Positive reviews & box office success |
Recent Activity
- Attended the music launch event of his upcoming film, Tere Ishk Mein
- Made headlines due to a fake casting scam misusing his name
- In the news for dating rumours circulating online
- His directed film Idli Kadai was recently released on Netflix
- Working on an upcoming project D54 (tentative title)
- Announced another upcoming film, D56, with director Mari Selvaraj
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Aadukalam | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Aadukalam | Won |
| 2011 | Vijay Awards | Best Crew (actor) | Aadukalam | Won |
| 2011 | Vijay Awards | Best Entertainer of the Year | Aadukalam & Mayakkam Enna | Won |
| 2011 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Aadukalam | Won |
| 2011 | SIIMA Awards | Best Male Playback Singer | Voda Voda – Mayakkam Enna | Won |
| 2011 | SIIMA Awards | Sensation of South Indian Cinema | Various films | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Tamil | Maryan | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Best Crew (producer) | Ethir Neechal | Won |
| 2013 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Maryan | Won |
| 2013 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Maryan | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Raanjhanaa | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2014 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2014 | Vijay Awards | Best Film (producer) | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Pride of South Indian Cinema | — | Won |
| 2014 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2014 | Vikatan Awards | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2015 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Tamil (co-producer) | Visaranai | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film (co-producer) | Kaaka Muttai | Won |
| 2015 | Edison Awards | Best Producer | Kaaka Muttai | Won |
| 2015 | Edison Awards | Mass Hero | Maari | Won |
| 2015 | Vikatan Awards | Best Film | Kaaka Muttai | Won |
| 2015 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Lyricist – Tamil | Don-u Don-u Don-u – Maari | Won |
| 2015 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada | No Problem – Vajrakaya | Won |
| 2016 | Vikatan Awards | Best Film | Visaranai | Won |
| 2017 | Vijay Awards | Best Entertainer of the Year | Pa Paandi, VIP 2 | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Vada Chennai | Won |
| 2018 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Vada Chennai | Won |
| 2018 | Vikatan Awards | Best Actor | Vada Chennai | Won |
| 2019 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
| 2019 | Edison Awards | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
| 2019 | Vikatan Awards | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor (Critics) | Thiruchitrambalam | Won |
About Dhanush
Dhanush is an Indian actor, singer, producer, and filmmaker known for his work in Tamil cinema, along with Hindi and international films.
He made his acting debut in 2002 with the Tamil film Thulluvadho Ilamai.
Some of his notable films include Aadukalam, Asuran, Raanjhanaa, VIP, Vada Chennai, and Karnan.
He has won two National Film Awards for Best Actor (Aadukalam, Asuran).
Yes, he is a playback singer and became globally famous for the viral hit “Why This Kolaveri Di”.
He is working on films like Tere Ishk Mein, D54, and D56.
Yes, his Bollywood debut was Raanjhanaa (2013), followed by films like Shamitabh and Atrangi Re.
Yes, he made his directorial debut with Pa Paandi and continues to direct films.