Dhanush Wiki, Bio, Age, Biography, Wife, Family, Height, Movies, Networth

Introduction

Dhanush (Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja) born on 28 July 1983 (Age: 38 Years, in 2021) in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India is an actor, producer, director, writer, lyricist, and playback singer who mainly works in Tamil cinema. Based on the earnings of Indian celebrities, he has been included in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times. He won Best Actor at the 58th National Film Awards for his performance at Aadukalam (2010).

Dhanush Family, Children, wife

Dhanush was born on 28 July 1983 is the son of Kasthuri Raja and Vijaylakshmi. His father Kasthuri Raja is a Tamil film director and producer. He has a brother, named Selvaraghavan and two sisters, named K. Vimala Geetha and Karthika Devi.

On 18 November 2004, Dhanush married Aishwarya. Aishwarya is Rajinikanth’s eldest daughter. Dhanush met Aishwarya at the screening of the film “Kaadhal Kondein” (2003). They have two sons named Yatra (born in 2006) and Linga (born in 2010).

• Father Name:- Kasthuri Raja
• Mother Name:- Vijaylakshmi
• Brother Name:- Selvaraghavan
• Sister Name:- K. Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi
• Affairs / Girlfriend:- Aishwarya, Shruti Haasan (Rumoured)
• Wife Name:- Aishwarya R. Dhanush
• Children:- yatra, Linga

Dhanush Education, Qualification

Dhanush completed his school education at Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai . After that he attended Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He earned a degree in BCA from Distance Education.

Career

Dhanush wanted to be a Marine Engineer. Dhanush started his career in acting after being pressured by his brother, Selvaraghavan. He made his acting debut with the film “Thulluvadho Ilamai” (2002), directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. He made his Bollywood debut with film “Raanjhanaa” (2013) with co-actor Sonam Kapoor. For this film he earned “Best Male Debut Award” in 59th Filmfare Awards.

Dhanush owns and produces films through his production company, Wunderbar Films. He made his directorial debut with film “Pa Paandi” (2017). His song “Rowdy Baby” from Maari 2 became one of the most-viewed Indian songs of all time. Rowdy Baby is the only South Indian video song to receive 1 billion views on YouTube.

In 2011, the popular song “Why this Kolaveri Di” from the film “3” became the first Indian music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube. He has won and received several Awards like, Filmfare Awards, and Vijay Awards, National Film Award, SIIMA Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Vikatan Awards, and Edison Awards.

Dhanush won Best Actor at the 58th National Film Awards for his performance at Aadukalam (2010). He occasionally records music, usually for his own movies.

After acting in Bollywood films like Raanjhanaa (2013) and Shamitabh (2015), his next Bollywood film will be “Atrangi Re” along with Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. Dhanush will star alongside Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana De Armas in the film, The Gray Man, helmed by the Russo brothers.

Movies / Films List as an Actor

1.  Thulluvadho Ilamai
2. Kaadhal Kondein
3. Thiruda Thirudi
4. Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
5. Sullan
6. Dreams
7. Devathaiyai Kanden
8. Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
9. Pudhupettai
10. Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
11. Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
12. Polladhavan
13. Yaaradi Nee Mohini
14. Kuselan
15. Padikkadavan
16. Kutty
17. Uthamaputhiran
18. Aadukalam
19. Seedan
20. Mappillai
21. Venghai
22. Mayakkam Enna
23. 3
24. Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
25. Ethir Neechal
26. Raanjhanaa
27. Maryan
28. Naiyaandi
29. Velaiilla Pattadhari
30. Shamitabh
31. Anegan
32. Vai Raja Vai
33. Maari
34. Thanga Magan
35. Thodari
36. Kodi
37. Pa Paandi
38. Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
39. The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
40. Vada Chennai
41. Maari 2
42. Asuran
43. Enai Noki Paayum Thota
44. Pattas
45. Karnan
46. Jagame Thandhiram
47. Atrangi Re
48. Untitled Karthick Naren project
49. The Gray Man

Movies / Films List as a Producer

1.  3
2. Ethir Neechal
3. Velaiilla Pattadhari
4. Shamitabh
5. Kaaki Sattai
6. Kaaka Muttai
7. Maari
8. Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
9. Thanga Magan
10. Visaranai
11. Amma Kanakku
12. Cinema Veeran
13. Pa Paandi
14. Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
15. Tharangam
16. Kaala
17. Vada Chennai
18. Maari 2

Dhanush Physical appearance, Net Worth, Car Collection

• Birthday:- 28 July 1983
• Age:- 38 Years (in 2021)
• Height:- 173 cm, 5 feet 8 Inch
• Weight:- 72 Kg
• Chest Siz:- 38
• Waist Size:- 30
• Biceps Size:- 11
• Net Worth:- ₹ 142 crores (in 2020) republicworld.com
• Car Collection:- Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Jaguar XE, Audi A8, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

Dhanush Wiki / Biography

Wiki / Bio
Real Name	Venkatesh Prabhu Kashturi Raja
Name	Dhanush
Profession(s)	Actor, Singer
Debut Film	Thulluvadho Ilamai (2001)
Debut Song	Naatu Sarakku
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	centimeters– 173 cm meters– 1.73 m feet inches– 5 feet 8 Inch
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms– 72 Kg
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Body Measurement	38-30-11
Chest Size	38
Waist Size	30
Biceps Size	11
Personal Life
Date of Birth	28 July 1983
Birth Palace	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Hometown	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence / Address	16/5, Rajamannar Salai, T Nagar, Chennai
Nationality	Indian
Age	38 Years (in 2021)
Star Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Reading Novels, Writing, Playing Table Tennis
Educational & Qualification
School	Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai
College/University	Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Qualification	BCA (Distance Education)
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	18 November 2004
Affairs / Girlfriend	Aishwarya (Director) Shruti Haasan (Rumoured, Actress)
Family
Parents	Father– Kasthuri Raja (Filmmaker) Mother– Vijaylakshmi
Siblings	Sister– K. Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi Brother– Selvaraghavan
Spouse / Wife	Aishwarya R. Dhanush
Children	Son– yatra, Linga Daughter– None
Favourite Things
Favourite Actor	Amitabh Bachchan, Al Pacino, Rajinikanth
Favourite Actress	Monica Bellucci, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor
Favourite Food	Idiyappam, Kadala Curry
Favourite Films	Baasha, Drushyam, Padhupettai
Favourite Sports	Snooker, Tennis, Football
Favourite Football Club	FC Barcelona
Net Worth and Car Collection
Net worth	₹ 142 crores (in 2020)
Car Collection	Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Jaguar XE, Audi A8, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

Some fact about Dhanush

1. Dhanush wanted to be a Marine Engineer.
2. He is the first South Indian actor who reached 4M followers on Twitter
3. He won Best Actor at the 58th National Film Awards for his performance at Aadukalam (2010). At the age of 26, he is the youngest actor who got The National Award.
4. Dhanush is a devotee of Lord Shiva
5. In 2011, he was awarded as the hottest vegetarian by PETA.
6. In 2011, the popular song “Why this Kolaveri Di” from the film “3” became the first Indian music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube.
7. His song Rowdy Baby is the only South Indian video song to receive 1 billion views on YouTube.
8. After acting in Bollywood films like Raanjhanaa (2013) and Shamitabh (2015), his next Bollywood film will be “Atrangi Re” along with Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar.
9. Dhanush will star alongside Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana De Armas in the film, The Gray Man, helmed by the Russo brothers.
10. An elderly couple, R Kathiresan and his wife K Meenakshi claimed they were the biological parents of actor Dhanush and demanded monthly maintenance of Rs 65,000 from him. Dhanush had repeatedly denied the couple’s paternity claim, saying the respondents were not even remotely connected to him. Dhanush even appeared before the Madurai bench to verify his birthmarks in order to prove he is not the son of R Kathiresan and K Meenakshi. The couple later requested the court to conduct a DNA test. Later, Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has dismissed the paternity suit of a couple from Melur who claimed to be actor’s parents. indianexpress