Dhanush

Dhanush (born July 28, 1983) is an Indian actor, singer, producer, and director. He mainly works in Tamil cinema. He is famous for his acting, dance, and songs. His real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, but he uses the name Dhanush in movies.

 Early life 
Dhanush was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His father, Kasthuri Raja, is a film director. At first, Dhanush wanted to become a chef, but his brother Selvaraghavan, a director, encouraged him to act.

 Career 
Dhanush made his debut in the movie Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002), directed by his father. Later, he became popular with movies like Polladhavan (2007), Aadukalam (2011), and Raanjhanaa (2013), which was his first Hindi movie.

He won a National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Aadukalam. Dhanush also gained international fame with his song "Why This Kolaveri Di" (2011) from the movie 3 (2012), which became viral on YouTube.

 Other work 
Dhanush is also a playback singer and has sung several songs in Tamil. He works as a producer through his company Wunderbar Films, which has produced many successful movies. He also directed a film called Pa Paandi (2017).

In 2022, Dhanush acted in the Hollywood movie The Gray Man, alongside actors like Ryan Gosling.

 Personal life 
Dhanush married Aishwarya, the daughter of actor Rajinikanth, in 2004. They have two sons. In 2022, Dhanush and Aishwarya announced their separation.

 Awards and recognition 
Dhanush has won many awards, including National Awards, Filmfare Awards, and state awards. His acting is known for being natural, and he is praised for playing a wide range of roles.

Dhanush continues to be one of the most popular and successful actors in South Indian cinema.

Category:1983 births
Category:Indian actors
Category:Living people
Category:Filmfare Awards winners