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	}}'''Dhanush''' (Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja) is an [[Indian]] actor, filmmaker, lyricist, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He ~~has appeared in over 50 films and~~ is known for his versatility and ~~critically acclaimed~~ performances. ~~Dhanush is also~~ a producer ~~and made~~ his ~~directorial debut with ''~~Pa Paandi'' (2017). ~~He gained worldwide attention with the~~ viral song "Why This Kolaveri Di" and has won ~~multiple awards~~ including four National Film Awards.		}}'''Dhanush''' (Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja) is an [[Indian]] actor, filmmaker, lyricist, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is well-known for his versatility and highly regarded performances, having starred in more than 50 movies. In addition to being a producer, Dhanush directed his first film, "Pa Paandi" (2017). His viral song "Why This Kolaveri Di" brought him international recognition, and he has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards.

	== Early Life & Education ==		== Early Life & Education ==
	Dhanush was on 28 July 1983 born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, ~~to film director and producer~~ Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi. ~~Initially interested in becoming a chef, he was encouraged by his elder~~ brother, director Selvaraghavan, to pursue acting. ~~He has~~ two sisters~~, Vimalageetha and Karthiga Karthik~~.		Dhanush was on 28 July 1983 born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu,his father, Kasthuri Raja and his mother, Vijayalakshmi. His older brother, director Selvaraghavan, encouraged him to pursue acting after he had initially expressed interest in becoming a chef. Karthiga Karthik and Vimalageetha are his two sisters.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Dhanush debuted in 2002 with ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'', directed by his father. ~~His~~ breakthrough ~~came~~ with ''Kaadhal Kondein'' (2003), ~~followed by hits like ''~~Polladhavan'' (2007) and ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008). ~~He won~~ his first National Film Award for Best Actor ~~for ''Aadukalam'' (2010)~~. He has ~~since delivered acclaimed~~ performances in ''Maryan'', ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'', ''Anegan'', ''Kodi'', ''Vada Chennai'', ''Asuran'', and ''Thiruchitrambalam''.		Dhanush debuted in 2002 with ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'', directed by his father. After making his breakthrough with "Kaadhal Kondein" (2003), he went on to achieve success with "Polladhavan" (2007) and "Yaaradi Nee Mohini" (2008). "Aadukalam" (2010) earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Since then, he has given highly praised performances in the films "Maryan," "Velaiilla Pattadhari," "Anegan," "Kodi," "Vada Chennai," "Asuran," and "Thiruchitrambalam."

	~~Dhanush made his Hindi film debut with ''Raanjhanaa'' (2013) and also gained fame~~ as a singer ~~with~~ viral hits like "Why This Kolaveri Di" and "Rowdy Baby". He ~~produces films under~~ his company, Wunderbar Films.		In addition to becoming well-known as a singer thanks to viral hits like "Why This Kolaveri Di" and "Rowdy Baby," Dhanush made his Hindi film debut in 2013 with "Raanjhanaa." He uses his company, Wunderbar Films, to produce movies.

	== Notable Works ==		== Notable Works ==
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [Instagram]		* [https://www.instagram.com/dhanushkraja/?hl=en Instagram]
	* [IMDB]		* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1333687/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_dha IMDB]
	* [X]		* [https://x.com/dhanushkraja?lang=en X (Twitter)]
	* [~~Facebook~~]		* [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/dhanush Rotten Tomatoes]

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[~~List of Indian actors~~]]		* [[Kirti Sanon]]
	* [[~~Tamil cinema~~]]		* [[Tere Ishk Mein]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:Indian film directors]]		[[Category:Indian film directors]]
	[[Category:Indian playback singers]]		[[Category:Indian playback singers]]
	[[Category:Film producers ~~from India~~]]		[[Category:Indian Film producers]]

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{{Infobox person
| name = Dhanush {{Verified}}
| image = Dhanush.jpg
| image_caption = Dhanush in 2025
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|07|28}}
| birth_place = Madras (Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
| nationality = Indian
| education =
| alma_matter =
| occupation = Actor, Filmmaker, Lyricist, Playback Singer
| years_active = 2002–present
| known_for = Acting, Directing, Music
| notable_works = ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'', ''Aadukalam'', ''Raanjhanaa'', ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'', ''Asuran''
| awards = 4× National Film Awards, 14× SIIMA Awards, 8× Filmfare Awards South, 1× Filmfare Award
| spouse = Aishwarya R. Dhanush (m. 2004; div. 2024)
| parents = Kasthuri Raja (father),
Vijayalakshmi (mother)
| religion = [[Hinduism]]
| website =
}}'''Dhanush''' (Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja) is an [[Indian]] actor, filmmaker, lyricist, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He has appeared in over 50 films and is known for his versatility and critically acclaimed performances. Dhanush is also a producer and made his directorial debut with ''Pa Paandi'' (2017). He gained worldwide attention with the viral song "Why This Kolaveri Di" and has won multiple awards including four National Film Awards.

== Early Life & Education ==
Dhanush was on 28 July 1983 born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, to film director and producer Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi. Initially interested in becoming a chef, he was encouraged by his elder brother, director Selvaraghavan, to pursue acting. He has two sisters, Vimalageetha and Karthiga Karthik.

== Career ==
Dhanush debuted in 2002 with ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'', directed by his father. His breakthrough came with ''Kaadhal Kondein'' (2003), followed by hits like ''Polladhavan'' (2007) and ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008). He won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for ''Aadukalam'' (2010). He has since delivered acclaimed performances in ''Maryan'', ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'', ''Anegan'', ''Kodi'', ''Vada Chennai'', ''Asuran'', and ''Thiruchitrambalam''.

Dhanush made his Hindi film debut with ''Raanjhanaa'' (2013) and also gained fame as a singer with viral hits like "Why This Kolaveri Di" and "Rowdy Baby". He produces films under his company, Wunderbar Films.

== Notable Works ==
* ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002)
* ''Kaadhal Kondein'' (2003)
* ''Aadukalam'' (2010)
* ''Raanjhanaa'' (2013)
* ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'' (2014)
* ''Asuran'' (2019)

== Achievements and Recognition ==
* 4× National Film Awards (2 as actor, 2 as producer)
* 14× SIIMA Awards
* 8× Filmfare Awards South
* Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Hindi)
* Forbes India Celebrity 100 list (6 times)

== Personal Life ==
Dhanush married Aishwarya Rajinikanth in 2004; they have two sons, Yatra and Linga. The couple divorced in 2024. Dhanush is a devout Hindu, vegetarian, and an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva.

== External Links ==
* [Instagram]
* [IMDB]
* [X]
* [Facebook]

== See also ==
* [[List of Indian actors]]
* [[Tamil cinema]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1983 births]]
[[Category:Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Tamil film actors]]
[[Category:Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Indian playback singers]]
[[Category:Film producers from India]]

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