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Dhanush Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 28 July 1983
  • Place of Birth Chennai
  • Occupation Film Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Film Director
  • Father Kasthuri Raja
  • Spouse Aishwarya Rajinikanth (2004; 2024)
  • Siblings K. Selvaraghavan
  • Education St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar
  • Years active 2002-present
  • Children Yathra, Linga Dhanush

Related Other Pages:

  • Raayan, 
  • K Selvaraghavan, 
  • Asuran
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ABOUT Dhanush

Dhanush is an Indian actor, mainly works in Tamil films. Born as Venkatesh Prabhu to filmmaker Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi, he debuted with 2002 film Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by his father. His second film Kaadhal Kondein came out in 2003, which was directed by his brother Selvaraghavan and established him as a bankable talent in the Tamil film industry. His next film released in the same year, Thiruda Thirudi, romantic comedy, made him a hit with the masses. Dhanush again collaborated with his brother Selvaraghavan in 2006 film Pudhupettai, a gangster drama, which showcased his talents in pulling off a serious role with great intensity. He later delivered back-to-to back hits like Polladhavan, Padikkadavan, Kutty and among others. His second film with director Vetrimaran titled Aadukalam in 2010, helped him with his first National Award in Best Actor category. Dhanush's popularity shot up worldwide with his viral song "Why this Kolaveri Di", from his 2012 film 3. He debuted in Bollywood with 2013 film Raanjhanaa and he later shared the screen space with Amitabh Bachchan with his 2015 Hindi film Shamitabh. He is married to superstar Rajinikanth's first daughter Aishwarya and has two sons, Yatra and Linga.

Dhanush FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Raayan

  • Raayan

    ( 2024 )

  • Idly Kadai

  • Idly Kadai

    ( 2025 )
  • Captain Miller

  • Captain Miller

    ( 2024 )

  • D55

  • D55

    ( Not Final )
  • Vaathi

  • Vaathi

    ( 2023 )

  • Pudhupettai 2

  • Pudhupettai 2

    ( Not Final )
  • Naane Varuvean

  • Naane Varuvean

    ( 2022 )
  • Ilaiyaraaja

  • Ilaiyaraaja

    ( Not Final )
  • Thiruchitrambalam

  • Thiruchitrambalam

    ( 2022 )

  • Kubera

  • Kubera

    ( Not Final )
  • The Gray Man

  • The Gray Man

    ( 2022 )

  • Aayirathil Oruvan 2

  • Aayirathil Oruvan 2

    ( Not Final )
  • Maaran

  • Maaran

    ( 2022 )

  • Atrangi Re

  • Atrangi Re

    ( 2021 )

  • Jagame Thandhiram

  • Jagame Thandhiram

    ( 2021 )

  • Karnan

  • Karnan

    ( 2021 )

  • Pattas

  • Pattas

    ( 2020 )

  • Enai Noki Paayum Thota

  • Enai Noki Paayum Thota

    ( 2019 )

  • Asuran

  • Asuran

    ( 2019 )

  • Maari 2

  • Maari 2

    ( 2018 )

  • Vada Chennai

  • Vada Chennai

    ( 2018 )

  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

  • The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

    ( 2018 )

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    ( 2017 )

  • Pa Paandi

  • Pa Paandi

    ( 2017 )

  • Kodi

  • Kodi

    ( 2016 )

  • Thodari

  • Thodari

    ( 2016 )

  • Thanga Magan

  • Thanga Magan

    ( 2015 )

  • Maari

  • Maari

    ( 2015 )

  • Vai Raja Vai

  • Vai Raja Vai

    ( 2015 )

  • Anegan

  • Anegan

    ( 2015 )

  • Shamitabh

  • Shamitabh

    ( 2015 )

  • Velaiilla Pattadhari

  • Velaiilla Pattadhari

    ( 2014 )

  • Naiyaandi

  • Naiyaandi

    ( 2013 )

  • Mariyaan

  • Mariyaan

    ( 2013 )

  • Raanjhanaa

  • Raanjhanaa

    ( 2013 )

  • Ethir Neechal

  • Ethir Neechal

    ( 2013 )

  • 3

  • 3

    ( 2012 )

  • Dhanush's Sachin Anthem

  • Dhanush's Sachin Anthem

    ( 2012 )

  • Mayakkam Enna

  • Mayakkam Enna

    ( 2011 )

  • Venghai

  • Venghai

    ( 2011 )

  • Mappillai

  • Mappillai

    ( 2011 )

  • Seedan

  • Seedan

    ( 2011 )

  • Aadukalam

  • Aadukalam

    ( 2011 )

  • Uthama Puthiran

  • Uthama Puthiran

    ( 2010 )

  • Kutty

  • Kutty

    ( 2010 )

  • Padikkathavan

  • Padikkathavan

    ( 2009 )

  • Kuselan

  • Kuselan

    ( 2008 )

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    ( 2008 )

  • Polladhavan

  • Polladhavan

    ( 2007 )

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

  • Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram

    ( 2007 )

  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    ( 2006 )

  • Pudhu Pettai

  • Pudhu Pettai

    ( 2006 )

  • Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam

  • Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam

    ( 2005 )

  • Devathayai Kanden

  • Devathayai Kanden

    ( 2005 )

  • Sullan

  • Sullan

    ( 2004 )

  • Puthukkottaielerenthu Saravanan

  • Puthukkottaielerenthu Saravanan

    ( 2004 )

  • Kaadhal Konden

  • Kaadhal Konden

    ( 2003 )

  • Thiruda Thirudi

  • Thiruda Thirudi

    ( 2003 )

  • Dreams

  • Dreams

    ( 2004 )

  • Thulluvadho Ilamai

  • Thulluvadho Ilamai

    ( 2002 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Dhanush AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor

  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actor - 2020 Asuran
  • Best Actor

  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actor - 2019 Vada Chennai
  • Best Actor

  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actor - 2015 Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Best Actor - Critics

  • The Asiavision Awards for Best Actor - Critics - 2018 Vada Chennai
  • Best Male Debut

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Male Debut - 2014 Raanjhanaa
  • Best Actor

  • The BRICS Film Festival for Best Actor - 2021 Asuran
  • Best Debutant (Male)

  • The Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards for Best Debutant (Male) - 2014 Raanjhanaa
  • Most Fan Friendly South Celebrity

  • The Bollywood Life Awards for Most Fan Friendly South Celebrity - 2015

  • Best Actor

  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actor - 2020 Asuran
  • Best Actor

  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actor - 2019 Vada Chennai
  • Best Actor

  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actor - 2015 Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Best Actor

  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actor - 2014 Mariyaan
  • Best Debut Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Debut Actor - 2014 Raanjhanaa
  • Best Actor - Critics

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - Critics - 2023 Thiruchitrambalam
  • Best Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2019 Vada Chennai
  • Best Film

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Film - 2016 Kaakkaa Muttai
  • Best Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2015 Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Critics Award for Best Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Critics Award for Best Actor - 2014 Mariyaan
  • Best Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2013 3
  • Best Male Playback Singer

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Male Playback Singer - 2013 3
  • Best Actor

  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2012 Aadukalam
  • Album of the Year

  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Album of the Year - 2022 Atrangi Re
  • Best Actor

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2020 Asuran
  • Best Feature Film in Tamil

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Feature Film in Tamil - 2016 Visaaranai
  • Best Actor

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2011 Aadukalam
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2020 Asuran
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2019 Vada Chennai
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2015 Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Best Lyricist

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Lyricist - 2015 Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Best Actor: Critics

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor: Critics - 2014 Mariyaan
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2013 3
  • Best Lyricist

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Lyricist - 2013 3
  • Best Male Playback Singer

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Male Playback Singer - 2013 3
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2012 Aadukalam
  • Best Male Playback Singer

  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Male Playback Singer - 2012 Mayakkam Enna
  • Best Actor

  • The Times of India Film Awards for Best Actor - 2013 3
  • Best Tamil Actor

  • The Vanitha Film Awards for Best Tamil Actor - 2019 Vada Chennai
  • Best Actor

  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actor - 2015 Velaiilla Pattadhari
  • Best Actor

  • The Vijay Awards for Best Actor - 2013 3
  • Entertainer of the Year

  • The Vijay Awards for Entertainer of the Year - 2009 Yaaradi Nee Mohini
  • Best Debut - Male

  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut - Male - 2014 Raanjhanaa
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role

  • The Zee Cine Awards Tamil for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2020 Asuran
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia
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Ahead of the release of Idli Kadai, Arun Vijay spoke about his experience working with Dhanush and why he admires him as both an actor and filmmaker.

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Dhanush turns emotional as child actor’s mother delivers tribute at Idli Kadai pre-release event, watch

September 25, 2025 3:03 pm

At the Idli Kadai pre-release event, Dhanush was moved by an emotional speech delivered by the mother of the child actor who portrays his younger self in the film.

Idli Kadai trailer and release date: Dhanush is all set to make his comeback as a director with Idli Kadai, in which he plays a man who quits his job at a high-end hotel to run his father's idli store in their village.

Idli Kadai trailer: Dhanush is ready to pick up a machete to save his father's idli shop from Arun Vijay. Watch

September 21, 2025 4:00 pm

Idli Kadai trailer and release date: Dhanush is all set to make his comeback as a director with Idli Kadai, in which he plays a man who quits his job at a high-end hotel to run his father's idli store in their village.

Idli Kadai 3rd Single

Idli Kadai song 'Yen Paattan Saami Varum': Dhanush's film debuts the best song of the album. Watch

September 17, 2025 4:32 pm

The third single from Dhanush starrer Idli Kadai came out recently. The lyrical video titled 'Yen Paatan Saami Varum', composed by G V Prakash Kumar, has vocals rendered by Anthony Dasan

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Dhanush and son Linga steal the show with impromptu dance at Idli Kadai audio launch, watch video

September 16, 2025 3:53 pm

A viral video shows actor-filmmaker Dhanush, dressed in a veshti, dancing with his son Linga at the audio launch of Tamil film Idli Kadai.

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Dhanush on the story behind his film Idli Kadai: 'We didn't have any money during our childhood to buy idlis...'

September 15, 2025 2:22 pm

At the audio launch of Idli Kadai, Dhanush shared insights into the film's origins, explained the story behind its unusual title, and reflected on his collaboration with GV Prakash Kumar.

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September 13, 2025 9:14 am

Mirai box office collection day 1: With the opening day numbers of Mirai, Teja Sajja has surpassed his own previous record set by Hanu-Man.

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'Even Rajinikanth craves directors' praise': Vetrimaaran keeps backup actors on standby if he wants to fire someone

September 02, 2025 2:00 pm

Filmmaker Vetrimaaran spoke about how he handles actors, and said that he has backups on standby in case he is displeased with a certain person's performance and feels they need to be replaced.

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Mrunal Thakur reacts to dating rumours with Dhanush, breaks silence on Son of Sardaar 2 premiere video: 'It was Ajay Devgn who...'

August 12, 2025 8:25 pm

In a recent interview, Mrunal Thakur shut down dating rumours with Dhanush after their Son of Sardaar 2 premiere video went viral.

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