
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
- Thulluvadho Ilamai
- Kaadhal Kondein
- Thiruda Thirudi
- Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
- Sullan
- Dreams
- Devathaiyai Kanden
- Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
- Pudhupettai
- Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
- Polladhavan
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini
- Kuselan
- Padikkadavan
- Kutty
- Uthamaputhiran
- Aadukalam
- Seedan
- Mappillai
- Venghai
- Mayakkam Enna
- 3
- Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
- Ethir Neechal
- Raanjhanaa
- Maryan
- Naiyaandi
- Velaiilla Pattadhari
- Shamitabh
- Anegan
- Vai Raja Vai
- Maari
- Thanga Magan
- Thodari
- Kodi
- Pa Paandi
- Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
- The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
- Vada Chennai
- Maari 2
- Asuran
- Enai Noki Paayum Thota
- Pattas
- Karnan
- Jagame Thandhiram
- Atrangi Re
- Untitled Karthick Naren project
- The Gray Man
Movies / Films List as a Producer
- 3
- Ethir Neechal
- Velaiilla Pattadhari
- Shamitabh
- Kaaki Sattai
- Kaaka Muttai
- Maari
- Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
- Thanga Magan
- Visaranai
- Amma Kanakku
- Cinema Veeran
- Pa Paandi
- Velaiilla Pattadhari 2
- Tharangam
- Kaala
- Vada Chennai
- 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 | |
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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 |
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Some fact about Dhanush
- Dhanush wanted to be a Marine Engineer.
- He is the first South Indian actor who reached 4M followers on Twitter
- 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.
- Dhanush is a devotee of Lord Shiva
- In 2011, he was awarded as the hottest vegetarian by PETA.
- 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.
- His song Rowdy Baby is the only South Indian video song to receive 1 billion views on YouTube.
- 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.
- 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