Personal Overview
- Full Name: Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja
- Stage Name: Dhanush
- Date of Birth: 28 July 1983
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Family: Son of Tamil filmmaker Kasthuri Raja; brother of director Selvaraghavan. Formerly married to director-singer Aishwarya Rajinikanth (two sons).
Career Highlights
- Debut Film: Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002), directed by his father.
- Breakthrough: Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006) established him as a serious performer.
- Bollywood Entry: Won hearts with Raanjhanaa (2013), earning a Filmfare Award for Best Debut (Hindi).
- International Work: Starred in Netflix’s The Gray Man (2022) opposite Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans.
Notable Films
- Aadukalam (2011) – Won National Film Award for Best Actor.
- VIP (2014) and VIP 2 (2017) – Huge commercial successes.
- Asuran (2019) – Earned his second National Film Award for Best Actor.
- Other hits: Maari, Kodi, Velaiilla Pattadhari, Karnan, Vaathi/Sir.
Music & Singing
- Famous for the viral hit “Why This Kolaveri Di” (2011), which became a global internet phenomenon.
- Regular playback singer and lyricist for Tamil cinema.
Production & Direction
- Founded Wunderbar Films in 2010, producing critically acclaimed movies like Kaaka Muttai, Visaranai, and Velaiilla Pattadhari.
Awards & Recognition
- 2 National Film Awards for Best Actor (Aadukalam, Asuran).
- Multiple Filmfare Awards (Tamil & Hindi).
- Featured on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list several times.
Upcoming Projects (as of 2025)
- Major Tamil action-drama collaborations with directors Mari Selvaraj and Sekhar Kammula.
- Rumored sequel to Asuran in early development.
Quick Facts
- Known For: Versatile acting, soulful singing, natural screen presence.
- Languages Worked In: Tamil, Hindi, Telugu (dubbed releases).
- Distinct Style: Effortless emotional depth, intense action performances, and memorable music tracks.
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