Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, and singer. In the year 2001, he made his debut in the Tamil film industry with the film ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai.’ In 2013, Dhanush played the role of ‘Kundan Shankar’ in his first Bollywood film ‘Raanjhanaa’ opposite Sonam Kapoor.
Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, and singer. He was born on 28 July 1983 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His sun sign is Leo. He completed his schooling from Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai. He earned a BCA degree from Madurai Kamraj University.
His father, Kasturi Raja is a film producer, and his mother, Vijaylakshmi is a homemaker. He has a brother, Selvaraghavan, and two sisters, K Vimla Geeta and Kartika Devi.
He is married to Aishwarya R Dhanush. They have two sons, Yatra and Linga.
Dhanush’s favourites
His hobbies include reading books, and playing snooker and table tennis.
He likes to eat idli sambhar, and curry.
His favourite actors are Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikant, Al Pacino, Tom Hanks, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, and Monica Bellucci.
His favourite films are, Netrakkan, Bhasha, Pudhupettai, and Drishyam.
His favourite musician is Ilaiyaraaja.
His favourite film is ‘Thendral Vanthu Theendum Pothu’ from 2014 film ‘Avatram.’
His favourite book is ‘Love Story’ by Erich Segal.
Dhanush owns Audi A8, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Jaguar XE, and Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2 cars.
Interesting facts about Dhanush
During his childhood, Dhanush aspired to become a marine engineer.
Dhanush’s family suffered from financial difficulties when his father did not have a stable job.
When Dhanush’s father established a career for himself in the entertainment industry, the family’s condition improved substantially.
At the age of 16, Dhanush acted in a film directed by his father.
Dhanush is married to the daughter of South Indian superstar Rajinikanth.
He is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and has named his two sons after the god’s names, Yatra (Pilgrimage) and Linga (Shiva Lingam).
Dhanush’s debut
In the year 2001, Dhanush made his debut in the Tamil film industry with the film ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai.’
In 2013, Dhanush played the role of ‘Kundan Shankar’ in his first Bollywood film ‘Raanjhanaa’ opposite Sonam Kapoor.
Dhanush has a passion of writing Tamil songs.
In 2011, Dhanush was honoured with the National Film award for the Best Actor for the film ‘Aadukalam.’
Dhanush’s ‘Kolaveri Di’
Dhanush’s song ‘Kolaveri Di’ became the first Indian song on YouTube to cross 100 million views. This 2011 song created a global sensation and was showered with immense love.
The same year, he was given the title of Hottest Vegetarian by PETA.
Dhanush’s marriage
Dhanush met Aishwarya for the first time on the sets of ‘Kaadhal Konde’ in the year 2003.
The two got married on 18 November 2004.
The couple’s first son, Yatra was born in 2006, and the second son was born in the year 2010.
Dhanush’s films
Some of Dhanush’s popular films are, Valaiyilla Pattathari (2014), Maari (2015), Vada Chennai (2018), Aadukalam (2011), Maari 2 (2018), Atrangi Re (2021), Thiruchitrambala (2022), and Vaathi (2023).
Dhanush’s upcoming film is ‘Captain Miller’ which is set to release on 15 December 2023.
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