Dhanush
| Dhanush | |
|---|---|
 Dhanush in 2011 | |
| Born | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja 28 July 1983 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor, playback singer, lyricist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Aishwarya Rajinikanth (2004–present) |
Dhanush (born Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja on 28 July 1983),is an Indian film actor, occasional playback singer and lyricist, working in the Tamil film industry. His filmography includes critically acclaimed films like Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai, Mayakkam Enna and commercially successful films like Thiruda Thirudi, Thiruvilayadal Arambam, Polladhavan, Yaaradi Nee Mohini andPadikathavan. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Aadukalam. He is the son of Kasthuri Raja and the brother of Selvaraghavan, both directors in Tamil cinema. Dhanush has been in the spotlight in the wake of the mass success of his song "Why This Kolaveri Di".
Acting career
Early career: 2001–04
Following his upbringing as the son of a noted director, Dhanush debuted under the direction of Kasthuri Raja in the Thulluvadho Ilamai with fellow debutant, Sherin. Upon release, the film fetch up big reviews and was a blockbuster, following the story of his character, Mahesh, and how his friends help him elope with his girlfriend.
But Dhanush's breakthrough film was in his brother Selvaraghavan's first directorial venture, Kadhal Kondein. The film portrayed Dhanush as a mentally-disturbed youth, Vinodh, who yearned for the love of his friend, played by Sonia Agarwal, eventually turning possessive over her. Upon release, the film won critical acclaim and became a commercial success, catapulting Dhanush into the main foray of actors in Tamil films.Furthermore his next film, released later in 2003, Thiruda Thirudi became a blockbuster. Appearing in his first hero-centric film, Dhanush earned Good reviews for his portrayal opposite debutant Chaya Singh. Furthermore, his performance in the song, Manmadha Rasa, was appreciated, subsequently earning the song cult status.
Filmography
As Actor
Awards
- Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year – Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
- National Film Award for Best Actor – Aadukalam (2011)
- V4 Entertainment Award for Best Actor – Aadukalam (2011)
- Asianet Film Award for Popular Tamil Actor (2011)
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