Date of Birth: July 28, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Dhanush, born as Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja on July 28, 1983, is an acclaimed Indian actor, producer, director, writer, lyricist, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. The son of well-known Tamil film director and producer Kasthuri Raja, Dhanush entered the film industry with the movie “Thulluvadho Ilamai” (2002), directed by his father. He quickly rose to fame with critically acclaimed performances in movies like “Kadhal Kondein” (2003), “Pudhupettai” (2006), “Polladhavan” (2007), and “Aadukalam” (2011), the last of which won him a National Film Award for Best Actor. Dhanush’s versatility extends beyond acting, as he has ventured into directing with his debut film “Pa Paandi” (2017) and producing through his production house Wunderbar Films. His song “Why This Kolaveri Di” from the movie “3” (2012) became a viral sensation, further cementing his popularity. Dhanush has also made a successful transition to Bollywood, featuring in films like “Raanjhanaa” (2013) and “Shamitabh” (2015).
5 Interesting Facts about Dhanush
1. Dhanush’s real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja.
2. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in “Aadukalam” (2011).
3. His song “Why This Kolaveri Di” became the first Indian video to cross 100 million views on YouTube.
4. Dhanush made his Bollywood debut with the critically acclaimed film “Raanjhanaa” (2013).
5. He is married to Aishwarya R. Dhanush, the daughter of superstar Rajinikanth.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dhanush
1. “I don’t believe in luck; I believe in hard work.”
2. “Every film is a learning experience.”
3. “Music has no language barrier; it can touch anyone’s heart.”
4. “I choose scripts that challenge me as an actor.”
5. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of [latest available data], Dhanush’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Dhanush and Aishwarya R. Dhanush have two sons, Yatra Raja, born in 2006, and Linga Raja, born in 2010.
Relevant Links
1. [Dhanush’s IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1561966/
2. [Dhanush on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanush
3. [Dhanush’s Official Twitter](https://twitter.com/dhanushkraja
4. [Dhanush’s Official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dhanushkraja/
5. [Why This Kolaveri Di on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR12Z8f1Dh8
