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Dhanush is an Indian film actor. His films include Pudhupettai, Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, and Kadhal Kondein. His elder brother,Selvaraghavan is a director in ...

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Height (approx.):in feet inches- 5 9 Weight (approx.):in kilograms- 70 kg Body Measurements (approx.):- Chest: 38 inches - Waist: 30 inches - Biceps: 11 inches Eye Colour:Black Hair Colour:Black

Bio

Profession(s)

- Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Lyricist, Screenwriter, and Playback Singer

Real Name

Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja

[Source]

Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 9

Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 70 kg

Body Measurements (approx.)

- Chest: 38 inches - Waist: 30 inches - Biceps: 11 inches

Eye Colour

Black

Hair Colour

Black

Career

Debut

Film (Tamil; As an actor):

- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) as Mahesh

Film (Hindi; As an actor):

- Raanjhanaa (2013) as Kundan Shankarin

Film (English; As an actor):

- The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2015) as Lavash Patel

Film (Tamil; As a producer):

- 3 (2012)

Film (Tamil; As a lyricist):

- Kadhal En Kadhal from Mayakkam Enna (2011)

Awards/Honours

- 2010: Best Actor for Aadukalam

- 2014: Best Childrens Film (co-producer) for Kaaka Muttai

- 2015: Best Feature Film in Tamil (co-producer) for Visaranai

- 2019: Best Actor for Asuran

- 2013: Best Debutant Actor for Raanjhanaa

- 2011: Best Actor for Aadukalam

- 2012: Best Male Playback Singer for Why This Kolaveri Di from the film 3

- 2012: Best Actor for 3

- 2013: Critics Best Actor award for Maryan

- 2014: Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari

- 2015: Best Film for Kaaka Muttai (co-producer)

- 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai

- 2008: Best Entertainer of the Year for Yaaradi Nee Mohini

- 2011: Best Crew (actor) for Aadukalam

- 2012: Best Lyricist for Po Nee Po from 3

- 2013: Best Crew (producer) for Ethir Neechal

- 2014: Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari

- 2011: Best Actor for Aadukalam

- 2011: Best Male Playback Singer for Voda Voda from Mayakkam Enna

- 2015: Best Lyricist Tamil for Don-u Don-u Don-u from Maari

- 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai

- 2018: Best Film for Vada Chennai (co-producer)

- 2013: Best Actor for Maryan

- 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai

- 2019: Best Actor for Asuran

Note:

- He has many more accolades to his name.

Personal Life

Date Of Birth
Birthplace

Government Childrens Hospital in Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

[Source]

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Nationality

Indian

Hometown

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Schools

- Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai

College(s)

- Madurai Kamaraj University

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor of Computer Application (distance education)

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Religion

Hinduism

[Source]

Caste

Naicker (Backward class community)

[Source]

Food Habit

Vegetarian

[Source]

Signature

Dhanush's autograph

Relationships

Marriage Date

Monday, 08 Nov 2004

Marital Status

Separated

Affair(s)

- Aishwarya R. Dhanush

- Shruti Haasan (Actor; rumoured in 2011)

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- Trisha Krishnan (Actor; rumoured)

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Family

Spouse(s)

- Aishwarya R. Dhanush (Director and Classical Dancer) (m. 2004; div. 2022)

Dhanush with his wife

Note:

- On 17 January 2022, the couple ended their 18-year-long marriage.

[Source]

Parents

Father

- - Kasthuri Raja (Filmmaker)

Mother

- - Vijaylakshmi

Dhanush with his parents and wife
Siblings

Brother

- - Selvaraghavan (Elder, Director)

Sisters

- - K. Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi (Doctor)

Dhanush with his brother and sisters
Children

Son(s)

- - Yatra (born; 2006) and Linga (born; 2010)

Favourites

Book

Love Story by Erich Segal

Musician(s)

Ilaiyaraaja

Football Club

FC Barcelona

Food

Idiyappam, Kadala Curry

Actor(s)

Mohanlal,

Actress

Simran, Kajol,

Film(s)

Netri Kann (1981), Baashha (1995), Pudhupettai (2006), and Drushyam (2014)

Colour(s)

Black

Sport(s)

Tennis, Snooker, Football

Song(s)

Thendral Vanthu Theendum Pothu from the film Avatharam (2014)

Personal Belongings / Assets

Cars Collection

- Audi A8

- Bentley Continental Flying Spur

- Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2

- Jaguar XE

[Source]

Money Factor

Net Worth

- Rs. 31.75 crore (as of 2019)

[Source]

Updated: Thursday,Nov 21, 2024 12:29 PM GMT-07:00

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