Who Is Dhanush?
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja is professionally well-known as Dhanush. He is an international actor who has been working in many languages. In particular, he worked in Hollywood films like The Gray Man. Besides being an actor, he is an Indian producer, director, lyricist, and playback singer. He worked in more than 50 films and primarily works in Tamil Cinema. His phenomenal acting skills let him grab various awards. To entertain and share his gratitude towards his fans, he directed his 50th Tamil film Raayan. Let’s read more about this incredible actor’s journey.
Dhanush Personal Information
| Birth Name | R K Vengadesha Prabu |
| Real Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Other Name | Dhanush K Raja |
| Gender | Male |
| Date Of Birth | 28 July 1982 (Wednesday) |
| Birth Place | Governmnet Children’s Hospital in Egmore, Chennai |
| Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Computer Application |
| School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai |
| College | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Lyricist, Screen Writer and Playback Singer |
| Debut | Tamil – Thulluvadho Ilamai as Mahesh (2002) Hindi – Raanjhanaa as Kundan Shankarin (2013) English – The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir as Lavash Patel(2015) As producer – 3 (2012) As lyricist – Kadhal En Kadhal from Mayakkam Enna (2011) |
| Marital status | Divorced |
About Dhanush Family And Relatives
His father Kasthuri Raja is a filmmaker, and his mother Vijaylakshmi is a housewife. He has an elder brother Selvaraghavan, who is a director. Dhanush’s sisters are K.Viamala Geetha and Karthika Devi. His father-in-law is a great actor Rajinikanth.
Dhanush Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Affairs
His name is rumored with actresses Trisha Krishnan and Shruti Haasan. He married Aishwarya Rajinikanth in 2004 and then divorced in 2024. They were blessed with Yatra and Linga (sons).
Dhanush Favorite Things
| Actor | Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan, Al Pacino, Tom Hanks |
| Actress | Simran, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Monica Bellucci |
| Films | Netri Khann (1981), Baashha (1995), Pudhupettai (2006) and Drushyam (2014) |
| Musician | Musician |
| Song | Thendral Vanthu Theendum Pothu |
| Book | Love Story |
| Colour | Black |
| Sports | Tennis, Snooker, Foorball |
| Football Club | FC Barcelona |
| Food | Idiyappam, Kadala Curry |
Dhanush Career
Since 2002, he has been admiring everyone with his work in the Cine industry.
Dhanush Net Worth
His net worth is above thirty crore.
Dhanush Car Collection
Audi A8, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2, and Jaguar XE
Dhanush-Filmography
Actor
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai |
| 2003 | Kaadhal Kondein |
| Thiruda Thirudi | |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan |
| Sulaan | |
| Dreams | |
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden |
| Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai |
| Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram |
| Polladhavan | |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini |
| Kuselan | |
| 2009 | Padikkadavan |
| 2010 | Kutty |
| Uthamaputhiran | |
| 2011 | Aadukalam |
| Seedan | |
| Mappillai | |
| Venghai | |
| Mayakkam Enna | |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath |
| Ethir Neechal | |
| Raanjhanaa | |
| Maryan | |
| Naiyaandi | |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari |
| 2015 | Shamitabh |
| Anegan | |
| Vai Raja Vai | |
| Maari | |
| Thanga Magan | |
| 2016 | Thodari |
| Kodi | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi |
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | |
| 2018 | The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir |
| Vada Chennai | |
| Maari 2 | |
| 2019 | Asuran |
| Enai Noki Paayum Thota | |
| 2020 | Pattas |
| 2021 | Karnan |
| Jagame Thandhiram | |
| Atrangi Re | |
| 2022 | Maaran |
| The Gray Man | |
| Thiruchitrambalam | |
| Naane Varuvean | |
| 2023 | Vaathi |
| 2024 | Captain Miller |
| Raayan | |
| Kubera (also writer and director) |
Producer
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai |
| Kaaka Muttai | |
| Maari | |
| Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | |
| 2016 | Visaranai |
| Amma Kanakku | |
| 2017 | Cinema Veeran |
| Pa Paandi | |
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | |
| Tharangam | |
| 2018 | Kaala |
| Vada Chennai | |
| Maari 2 | |
| 2024 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam |
Director
| 2017 | Pa Paandi |
| 2024 | Raayan |
| Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam |
Dhanush-Physical Appearance
| Height | 5’9 |
| Weight | 70KG |
| Body Measurements | 38-30-11 |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Dhanush-Social Media Information
| Dhanush | |
| X (Twitter) | Dhanush |
| Dhanush |
Dhanush-Awards
| National Film Awards | |
| Filmfare Awards (Bollywood) | |
| Filmfare Awards South | |
| Vijay Awards | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | |
| IIFA Utsavam | |
| Edison Awards |
Few More Facts About Dhanush
He failed in 12th class final exams and later completed his graduation through distance learning.
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