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Dhanush

28 Jul, 1983 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Actor/Singer/Lyricst

Biography

Dhanush is a Tamil actor who was born on July 28, 1984. Venkatesh Prabhu is his birth name. He is the son of director Kasthuri Raja and the younger brother of director Selvaraghavan. He completed his higher secondary education and entered the film field due to his brother's compulsion. Personal Life Dhanush was born as Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja to Tamil film director and producer Kasthuri Raja. He entered acting after being pressured by his brother, director Selvaraghavan . On November 18, 2004, he married Aishwarya Rajinikanth. He has two sons named Yathra and Linga. The couple announced their separation on January 17, 2022. Career Dhanush debuted in the film Thulluvadho Ilamai under the direction of his father, Kasthuri Raja. The film became a big hit all over Tamil Nadu. Then, Dhanush was handled by his brother Selvaraghavan for Kadhal Konden, which was Selva's debut movie, and it earned fame for Dhanush. Next, Thiruda Thirudi, a commercial movie, also became a blockbuster. Then came his first failure, Pudhukottaiyilirindhu Saravanan, which was directed by Stanley. Then, Sullan's movie also fell into the same category due to his poor physique, and both of these action movies flopped. Again, he teamed up with his brother for Pudhupettai. Dhanush played the role of a gangster; his body language and acting earned him many fans, but the movie had an average run at the box office. After three years, he achieved commercial success with Thiruvilayadal Arambam. The movie showed the love story of a poor guy and a rich girl in a comic sense. Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram was released, and it became a big disaster in his career. It was a remake of the Kannada movie Jogi. Then came Polladhavan during Deepavali, directed by a debutant named Vetrimaran, which became a hit. He also made a cameo appearance in his father-in-law Rajinikanth's film, "Kuselan." For the second time, he worked with Vetrimaran, and the movie gained positive reviews. Dhanush won the "Best Actor" award in 2011 at the 58th National Awards for the movie Aadukalam. The movie "3" was directed by his wife, Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The film was a commercial success, and his song "Why This Kolaveri Di" became a YouTube hit, landing him his Hindi debut film, Ranjhanaa. For the first time, he appeared in Bharath Bala's film Mariyaan, a music film by A. R. Rahman. Other Works Dhanush occasionally works as a playback singer and lyricist as well, generally in his own films. He was introduced as a playback singer in Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan by its composer, Yuvan Shankar Raja, and collaborated again with him in his brother Selvaraghavan's directorial, Pudhupettai. He sang further numbers in Selvaraghavan's films, Aayirathil Oruvan and Mayakkam Enna. The song "Why This Kolaveri Di" from his wife's film 3 was his biggest success.The song became viral on the internet and gained an overwhelming response, earning Dhanush nationwide fame. He had also sung another song, "Kannazhaga," from the same film with his co-star Shruti Haasan. He was nominated to become the brand ambassador of PETA with the title of "India's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2011." Dhanush joined hands with WWF India to support Earth Hour 2012. He also started his own production banner, Wunder Bar .


Dhanush Movies

Movie Director Release Date
Ilayaraja
Tamil
As Actor
Arun Matheshwaran Jul 2027
D 56
Tamil
As Actor
Mari Selvaraj 2026
Avengers: Doomsday
Hollywood
As Actor
Anthony Russo 01 May 2026
D 55
Tamil
As Actor
Rajkumar Periasamy Sep 2026

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Dhanush: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name Dhanush
Profession(s) Main Profession
Actor, Producer, Singer

Date Of Birth 28 Jul 1983
Age 43
Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Current Residence Alwarpet, Chennai
Religion Hindu
Nationality Indian
Height 1.73 m
Zodiac Sign Leo
Hobbies Playing snooker & table tennis, Reading novels, Writing

Dhanush Family

Father Kasthuri Raja (flimmaker)
Mother Vijaylakshmi
Sibling Selvaraghavan (Director), Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi (Doctor)
Spouse Aishwarya Dhanush (m. 08 Nov 2004)
Children Yatra (born 2006), Linga (borrn 2010)

Dhanush Education

Education Qualification Bachelor of Computer Application
College(s) Kamaraj University, Madurai.
School(s) Thai Sathya Matroiculation Hr Seceondary School.

Dhanush Net Worth

Net Worth $20 Million

Dhanush Debut Movies

Tamil Thulluvatho Ilamai
Hindi Raanjhanaa
English The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Telugu Sir

Latest Updates On Dhanush

Actor Dhanush reportedly attended a private screening of the upcoming film Leader and shared positive feedback regarding the project. According to director Durai Senthilkumar and actor Legend Saravanan during a promotional event on March 30, 2026, Dhanush praised the film's production scale and execution ahead of its scheduled theatrical release.

2026-03-31

The upcoming Tamil action thriller Kara, starring Dhanush in the lead role, is projected to have a solo theatrical release on April 30, 2026. This follows recent industry reports on March 30 indicating a schedule change for other major regional releases previously slated for the same date. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film features Dhanush as a gritty protagonist named Karasaami.

2026-03-30

The makers of Dhanush’s upcoming film 'Kara' released the 'Faces of Kara' ensemble poster on March 28, 2026, showcasing the principal cast including Mamitha Baiju and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Additionally, it was officially confirmed that Red Giant Movies has secured the theatrical distribution rights for the film across Tamil Nadu ahead of its scheduled release on April 30, 2026.

2026-03-29

The makers of Dhanush’s upcoming period action drama, Kara, released a new musical teaser titled 'Faces of Kara' on March 27, 2026. The promotional clip introduces the primary cast, featuring Dhanush as Karasamy alongside Mamitha Baiju, Jayaram, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, while confirming Red Giant Movies as the film's distributor. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the 1990s-set film is scheduled for a worldwide April 30 theatrical release.

2026-03-28

The makers of the upcoming Tamil action entertainer Kara, starring Dhanush, released a new character look on March 26, 2026, featuring actor Prithvi Pandiarajan as Murugesan. The film, directed by Vignesh Raja and scheduled for a theatrical release on April 30, 2026, has been progressively unveiling its ensemble cast, which also includes Mamitha Baiju, Jayaram, and K. S. Ravikumar.

2026-03-27

The makers of Dhanush’s upcoming film 'Kara' continued their 'Faces of Kara' campaign by revealing new cast members on March 25, 2026. Actor Karunas has been confirmed to play the character Kasi Maayan, following the reveal of Suraj Venjaramoodu as a police officer named Bharathan. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the suspense thriller is currently scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, 2026.

2026-03-26

The makers of the upcoming Tamil action thriller Kara, starring Dhanush, revealed director K. S. Ravikumar's look as the character Kandhasaami on March 24, 2026. Produced by Vels Film International and directed by Vignesh Raja, the film is currently scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 30, 2026.

2026-03-25

The character first-look of Mamitha Baiju as Selli in Dhanush’s 54th film, titled Kara, was officially unveiled. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the high-intensity drama is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on April 30, 2026.

2026-03-24

Director Selvaraghavan confirmed on March 20, 2026, the completion of the script for Pudhupettai 2, a sequel to the 2006 cult classic starring Dhanush. While an official cast announcement is pending, the update has generated significant professional interest regarding a potential reunion between the actor and the filmmaker for the upcoming project.

2026-03-21

Director Selvaraghavan officially announced on March 20, 2026, that he has completed the script for Pudhupettai 2, the sequel to the 2006 gangster drama. The project marks a new collaboration between the director and Dhanush, who will reprise his role as the lead character Kokki Kumar.

2026-03-20

Dhanush officially endorsed actor and music director G.V. Prakash Kumar's upcoming romantic comedy, Happy Raj, after attending a private screening. Taking to social media on March 18, 2026, the actor-filmmaker praised the project as a humorous and touching entertainer, wishing the team success ahead of its worldwide theatrical release scheduled for March 27.

2026-03-19

Dhanush launched the official trailer of the upcoming Tamil romantic comedy Happy Raj on March 17. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Maria Raja Elanchezian and the return of actor Abbas to Tamil cinema, is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 27, 2026.

2026-03-18

Reports surfaced on March 15, 2026, indicating that filmmaker Shankar is in the final stages of confirming Dhanush for the lead role in his ambitious historical project, 'Velpari'. The big-budget adaptation, which has generated significant interest in the industry, is also reportedly in talks with Vicky Kaushal for a key supporting role.

2026-03-17

Dhanush attended the audio launch for the film 'Youth' on March 15, 2026, where he officially praised music director G V Prakash Kumar for scoring the project without remuneration. During the event, the actor-director highlighted the importance of professional support for debutant filmmakers like Ken Karunas. Additionally, the first single 'Vaaya Ey Karasaami' from Dhanush's upcoming film 'Kara', directed by Vignesh Raja, was released on the same day, showcasing his rugged look in the thriller.

2026-03-16

The makers of the action entertainer 'Kara', directed by Vignesh Raja, released the film's first lyric video titled 'Vaaya Ey Karasaami' on March 14, 2024. The percussion-heavy track, composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, highlights the film's intense theme as it prepares for a scheduled theatrical release on April 30, 2026.

2026-03-15

Dhanush is officially scheduled to complete the filming of director Rajkumar Periasamy's upcoming project, tentatively titled D55, by September 2026. Reports confirmed on March 13 that the production is currently in its second schedule in Chennai, featuring key sequences with Malayalam actor Mammootty, after which Dhanush will transition to his next assignments with directors Mari Selvaraj and Tamizharasan Pachamuthu.

2026-03-14

Dhanush is reportedly set to complete the filming of director Rajkumar Periasamy's upcoming project, tentatively titled D55, by September 2024. The actor is currently participating in the film's second schedule in Chennai, which features an ensemble cast including Mammootty and Sai Pallavi. Following the completion of this high-octane entertainer, he is expected to begin work on his subsequent professional commitments with directors Mari Selvaraj and Tamizharasan Pachamuthu.

2026-03-13

Reports emerged on March 12, 2024, indicating that Rukmini Vasanth is in talks to play the female lead opposite Dhanush in his upcoming project, tentatively titled D56. The film is set to be directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, with music reportedly by Anirudh Ravichander and actor Vijay Kumar potentially playing the antagonist.

2026-03-12

Director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu confirmed on March 11, 2026, that location scouting has officially commenced for the actor's 56th film, tentatively titled D56. Additionally, actor Vijay Kumar hinted at joining the cast of the project, which is expected to begin filming in Madurai following the completion of the actor's current commitments.

2026-03-11

Actor-director Dhanush’s 56th film, tentatively titled D56 and directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, has commenced pre-production with location scouting recently underway. Actor Vijay Kumar, known for Uriyadi, hinted at joining the project's cast through a social media interaction with the director on March 9, 2026. The film marks the next directorial venture for Tamizharasan Pachamuthu following the success of his debut film Lubber Pandhu.

2026-03-10

Dhanush officially unveiled the teaser for the upcoming film Manithan Deivamagalam via his social media platforms on March 7, 2026. Directed by Dennis Manjunath, the film features Dhanush's brother, Selvaraghavan, in the lead role. In his post, the actor extended birthday wishes to his brother and expressed his support for the project's creative team.

2026-03-08

Dhanush officially unveiled the teaser for the upcoming film 'Manithan Deivamagalam' on March 6, 2026, to coincide with the birthday of his brother, director-actor Selvaraghavan, who stars in the lead role. Directed by Dennis Manjunath, the 70-second teaser for the village-based drama explores themes of faith and sacrifice and features a musical score by AK Prriyan.

2026-03-07

Dhanush is officially confirmed to collaborate with director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu for his upcoming project tentatively titled D56. The filmmaker recently shared a social media update regarding the commencement of location scouting for the film, which the actor acknowledged, signaling the start of pre-production activities for the venture.

2026-03-06

Director Thamizharasan Pachamuthu officially announced on March 4, 2026, that pre-production work has commenced for his upcoming film with Dhanush, tentatively titled #D56. The director shared that he has begun the location recce for the project, which is being produced by Dawn Pictures. This follows the recent announcement that Dhanush’s other major release, the rural thriller 'Kara' directed by Vignesh Raja, is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on April 30, 2026.

2026-03-05


Dhanush Awards

Year Award Category Status Movie
2018 Edison Awards Best Actor Winner
2018 Vikatan Award Best Actor Winner
2014 Filmfare Awards Best Male Debut Winner

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Dhanush

What is Dhanush's age?

The age of Dhanush in the 2026 was 43.

Where was the Dhanush born?

The Dhanush's was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu..

What is the Dhanush date of birth?

The DOB for Dhanush was 28 Jul 1983.

What is Dhanush's height?

The Dhanush is approximately 1.73 m tall.

What is Dhanush's latest movie?

The most recent movies for Dhanush is Kalam.

What are some notable movies/TV shows Dhanush has been in?

Dhanush is best known for the films Thulluvatho Ilamai and Kaadhal Kondein.

What are some interesting facts about Dhanush?

In just six minutes, Dhanush wrote Why This Kolaveri Di, his most well-known song to date. In fact, according to accounts, the first recording of the song was done in less than 35 minutes. and The guy, who hails from a background of film directors, felt compelled to pursue acting. But he intended to specialize in the hotel business and work as a chef..

What is Dhanush's net worth?

The Dhanush had $20 Million's worth of wealth.

What are Dhanush upcoming movies?

Ilayaraja were Dhanush's upcoming films.

What is the education qualification of Dhanush?

The educational background of Dhanush was Bachelor of Computer Application.

What is the Dhanush's first movie?

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir was Dhanush first movie in Hollywood

What is Dhanush's Instagram ID?

The Dhanush Instagram account is dhanushkraja.

What is Dhanush's Twitter ID?

The Dhanush Twitter handle is dhanushkraja.

Who is the next director for Dhanush's next project?

Dhanush's next feature film with Arun Matheshwaran.


Dhanush Unknown Facts

In just six minutes, Dhanush wrote Why This Kolaveri Di, his most well-known song to date. In fact, according to accounts, the first recording of the song was done in less than 35 minutes.

The guy, who hails from a background of film directors, felt compelled to pursue acting. But he intended to specialize in the hotel business and work as a chef.

Dhanush is two years younger than Aishwarya. In 2003 After they met at the Kadhal Kondaen launch, she gave him a bouquet of flowers and requested to stay in touch. In 2004, the pair were married.

Everyone is aware that Venkatesh Prabhu is Dhanush's real name. He chose the name Dhanush, after being inspired by the mission's name in the 1995 Kamal Haasan film

Dhanush earned PETA's title for

In addition to being a strict vegetarian, Dhanush is a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. As a nod to Lord Shiva, he gave his two kids the names Linga and Yatra. Whenever he wants to recharge his positive energy, he enjoys visiting Shiva temples.




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