Dhanush (Actor): Age, Height, Wife Name, Family, Networth, Movies List, Debut Film, Hit Movies, Upcoming Movies, Photos, Career, Biography, Wikipedia
Dhanush is an Indian film actor, his real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasturi Raja. Apart from the film actor, Dhanush is a good director, producer, dancer and playback singer, who mostly works in Tamil cinema. Dhanush has acted in 46 films during his career so far. Let us give you some quick information about Dhanush.
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| Bio/Wiki | |
| Birth Name | Venkatesh Prabhu |
| Real Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Other Name | Dhanush |
| Profession | Actor Director Producer Screenwriter Dancer Lyricist Playback Singer |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 28 July, 1983 |
| Age | 40 Years (As 2022) |
| Height | 175cm (In Centimeters) 1.75M (In Meters) 5'9" (In feet/inches) |
| Birthplace | Egmore, Channai (Tamil Nadu) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Channai (Tamil Nadu) |
| School | Thai Sathya High School, Channai |
| College/University Name | Kamaraj University, Madurai |
| Education Qualification | BCA (Bachlor of Computer Application) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth | Rs. 170 Crores (Approx) as on 2022 |
| Fees Per Film | Rs. 8 Crores |
| Yearly Income | Rs. 12 Crores+ |
| Monthly Income | Rs. 1 Crores+ |
| Career | |
| Debut Film | Tamil Film: Thuluvadho Illamai (2002) as an actor Hindi Film: Ranjhanaa (2013) as an actor English Film: The extraordinary journey of the fakir (2015) as an actor |
| Awards, Achievement | National Film Awards Film Fair Awards Vijay Awards Read in Details |
| Hit Movies | 3 (2012) Ranjhanaa (2013) Maari (2015) Vada Chennai (2018) Asuran (2019) Karnan (2021) Jagame Thandhiram (2021) |
| Upcoming Movies |
Maaran (Feb 2022) Sir (May 2022) Naane Varuven (Jun 2022) Vaathi (Oct 2022) D 46 (2023) Aayirathil Oruvan 2 (2024) |
| Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Seperated |
| Marriage Date | 8 November, 2004 |
| Marriage Place | Channai, Tamil Nadu |
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| Family | |
| Wife Name | Aishwarya R. Dhanush (Film Director & Classical Dancer) (Mg. 2004 - Div. 2022) *Note: On 17 Jan 2022 Couple End Their 18 Year Relation. |
| Children(s) | Two Sons
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| Parents | Father: Kasthuri Raja (Film Maker) Mother: Vijya Lakshmi Devi |
| Brother | Sepvaraghvan (Elder, Film Director) |
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| Other Relatives | Rajnikant (Father-in-Law) |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Kadala Curry Idiyappam |
| Book | Love Story (Erich Segal) |
| Sports | Football, Tennis |
| Color | Black |
| Actor | Mohanlal Abhitabh Bachhan |
| Film | Drushyam (2014) |
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Early (Personal) Life
Dhanush was born in Madras (now Chennai) by the name Venkatesh Prabhu. Dhanush's father's name is Kasturi Raja, who is a film director and producer. Dhanush also has an elder brother named Selvaraghavan, who is also a film director.
On November 8, 2004, Dhanush married Aishwarya, the elder daughter of South's superstar Rajinikanth. They have two sons, Yatra and Linga, born in 2006 and 2010 respectively.
But recently, on January 17, 2022, Dhanush posted on social media and told that they are going to Seperate Now. Aishwarya also post on social media about their Divorce. Couple ended their 18-year-old relationship.
Acting Career
Dhanush started his acting career with the 2002 film Thulluvadho Ilamai. This film was directed by Dhanush's father Kasturi Raja. The film proved to be a blockbuster and Dhanush became an overnight star.
After this Dhanush acted in his brother Selvaraghavan's first directed film Kaadhal Kondein which proved to be a super hit. And this was Dhanush's biggest break through in Tamil cinema. After two films became a hit, Dhanush's next film was Thiruda Thirudi.
Dhanush worked in Tamil cinema till 2011 but after 2011 he got amazing success in cinema and for the last 9 years, Dhanush is sitting in Tamil cinema. Meaning Dhanush got proper success in Tamil cinema after 2011.
Dhanush's film 3 was released in 2011. In this, Shruti Haasan was seen with Dhanush, this film was directed by Dhanush's wife Aishwarya, the song of this film 'Why this Kolaveri' became very popular. This year he also got many awards from the film industry.
Since then, Dhanush has given blockbuster films like Maari, Maari 2, Wada Chennai, Asuran, Pattas, Karanan, Jagame Thandhiram etc. Recently his Bollywood film Atrangi Re with Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan has been released.
Upcoming Movies of Dhanush
| Film Name | Director | Starring | Release | |
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| Maaran | Karthick Naren | Dhanush, Malavika Mohanan | February 2022 | |
| Sir | Venky Atluri | Dhanush | May 2022 | |
| Naane Varuven | Selvaraghavan | Dhanush | June 2022 | |
| Thiru chitrambalam |
Mithran R Jawahar | Dhanush | October 2022 | |
| Vaathi | Venky Atluri | Dhanush | October 2022 | |
| D 46 | Sekhar Kammula | Dhanush | 2023 | |
| Aayirathil Oruvan 2 | Selvaraghavan | Dhanush | 2024 |
Dhanush's Awards & Achivements
| 2010 | National Film Award | Best Actor (Adukalam) |
| 2011 | Filmfare Award (South) Vijay Award | Best Actor (Adukalam) Best Actor (Adukalam) |
| 2012 | Filmfare Award (South) Filmfare Award (South) | Best Playback Singer (why this kolavery di) Best Actor (3 Three) |
| 2013 | Filmfare Award (Bollywood) Filmfare Award (South) | Best Debut Actor for Ranjhanaa Critics Best Award for Maryan |
| 2014 | National Film Award Filmfare Award (South) | Best Child Film (Kaaka Muttai) Best Actor for Vellaiyilla Pattathari |
| 2015 | National Film Award Filmfare Award (South) | Best Feature Film in Tamil (Visaranai) Best Film (Kaaka Muttai) |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | Filmfare Award (South) Edison Award | Best Actor For Vada Channai Best Actor For Vada Channai |
| 2019 | National Film Award | Best Actor for Asuran |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
Dhanush Movies List
| No | Name of Film |
Year of Release | Final Verdict |
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| 1 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | 2002 | Flop |
| 2 | Kaadhal Kondein | 2003 | Super Hit |
| 3 | Thiruda Thirudi | 2003 | Super Hit |
| 4 | pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | 2004 | Average |
| 5 | Sullan | 2004 | Flop |
| 6 | Dreams | 2004 | Flop |
| 7 | Devathaiyai Kanden | 2005 | Average |
| 8 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | 2005 | Average |
| 9 | Pudhupettai | 2006 | Blockbuster |
| 10 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | 2007 | Flop |
| 11 | Polladhavan | 2007 | Super Hit |
| 12 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | 2008 | Blockbustery |
| 13 | Padikkadavan | 2009 | Hit |
| 14 | Kutty | 2010 | Average |
| 15 | Uthama Puthiran | 2010 | Average |
| 16 | Aadukalam | 2011 | Blockbuster |
| 17 | Seedan | 2011 | Flop |
| 18 | Mapillai | 2011 | Flop |
| 19 | Mayakkam Enna | 2011 | Hit |
| 20 | Venghai | 2011 | Average |
| 21 | 3 (Three) | 2012 | Super Hit |
| 22 | Raanjhanaa | 2013 | Super Hit |
| 23 | Maryan | 2013 | Average |
| 24 | Naiyaandi | 2013 | Flop |
| 25 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | 2014 | Blockbuster |
| 26 | Shamitabh | 2015 | Flop |
| 27 | Anegan | 2015 | Hit |
| 28 | Maari | 2015 | Hit |
| 29 | Thanga Magan | 2015 | Average |
| 30 | Thodari | 2016 | Flop |
| 31 | Pa Paandit | 2017 | Hit |
| 32 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | 2017 | Flop |
| 33 | Velaiila Pattadhari 2 | 2017 | Average |
| 34 | The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir | 2018 | Average |
| 35 | Vada Chennai | 2018 | Blockbuster |
| 36 | Maari 2 | 2018 | Hit |
| 37 | Asuran | 2019 | Blockbuster |
| 38 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | 2020 | Above Average |
| 39 | Pattas | 2020 | Average |
| 40 | Karnan | 2021 | Hit |
| 41 | Jagame Thandhiram | 2021 | Hit |
| *42 | Maaran | 2022 | N/A |
| *43 | Sir | 2022 | N/A |
| *44 | Naane Varuven | 2022 | N/A |
| *45 | Thiruchitrambalam | 2022 | N/A |
| *46 | Vaathi | 2022 | N/A |
| *47 | D 46 | 2023 | N/A |
| *48 | Aayirathil Oruvan 2 | 2014 | N/A |
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Unknown Facts About Dhanush
Below we have told some interesting facts about Dhanush.
- Dhanush did not want to enter the world of cinema, his elder brother Selvaraghavan, who is a film director, forcibly persuaded Dhanush to act in the film.
- Dhanush does not smoke and consume alcohol.
- When Dhanush was in school, he wanted to become a Chief Engineer or Marine Engineer when he grew up.
- Dhanush had failed in the 12th class board exam, after that he did his graduation through distance learning.
- Dhanush is a great devotee of Lord Shiva, so he has named his two sons Yatra (Pilgrimage) and Linga (Shivalingam).
- In an interview, Dhanush told that he met Aishwarya for the first time on the screen of the film Kaadhal Kondein. Tora became friends, later they started dating each other and they married in a traditional way.
- It is said that their parents were friends with each other, so they decided to get their children married.
- During an interview, Dhanush has told that at the beginning of his career, he had to face a lot of problems due to poor English.
- Dhanush won his first National Award in 2011 from the Tamil film Adakalam.
- In 2012, Dhanush released the song Why This Kolaveri Di on YouTube. As soon as it was released, this song created panic on YouTube
- After the first Bollywood debut film Ranjhanaa (2013), Dhanush did his second Hindi film Shamitabh (2015), in which he got an opportunity to work with Bollywood's big star Amitabh Bachchan.
- In the year 2011, American Animal Rights Organization PETA gave Dhanush the title of Most Honest Vegetarian Celebrity. But Dhanush did not like it at all. According to Dhanush, this was Insult.
- Dhanush earns crores of rupees annually, has been in Forbes India's Top 100 Celebrity List 6 times so far.
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Last Words
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Real Name of Dhanush?
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja is Real Name of South actor Dhanush.
What is Dhanush Age?
As on 2022, Dhanush is 40 Years Old.
Who is Dhanush wife?
Rajnikant's Elder Daughter Aishwarya R. Is Wife of South actor Dhanush.
What is the name of Dhanush wife?
Aishwarya R. Dhanush
What is Dhanush Height?
Here is the Information of Dhanush Height... 175cm (In Centimeters) 1.75M (In Meters) 5'9" (In feet/inches)
What is Total Networth of Dhanush?
According to Report Dhanush Have a Rs. 170 Crores Networth.
What is Fees per film Dhanush takes?
Dhanush Normally Takes Rs. 8 Crores per Film.
Who is Girlfriend of Dhanush?
Aishwarya R. Dhanush was a Wife of Dhanush, on 17 January 2022 Both Couple Decide to Seperate.
What is Nick Name of Dhanush?
Dhanush Known as 'Ilaiya Superstar' of Tamil Cinema.