Dhanush was born on a (28, July 1983) in Theni in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He is an Indian Film Actor, Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Lyric Poet, Singer, and Production Singer. He is best known for his work in Tamil cinema as well as Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu Films.
DHANUSH BIO/WIKI
| Real Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Name | Dhanush |
| Nickname(s) | Dhanush, Bruce Lee of Kollywood |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Filmmaker, Singer, Screenwriter |
| Famous For | Singing ‘Why this Kolaveri Di’ |
| Date of Birth | 28 July 1983 (Thursday) |
| Age (as in 2020) | 36 Years Old |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Leo |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Mother Tongue | Tamil |
| Parents/Father | Kasthuri Raja (Filmmaker) |
| Mother | Vijaylakshmi |
| Brother | Selvaraghavan (Elder, Director) |
| Sister(s) | K. Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi |
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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Filmfare Award for Raanjhanaa (2013) 1), He has won Filmfare Awards South ‘Six’ times for various categories like Actor, Playback Singer, Producer 2), He has received Vijay Awards 9 times for multiple kinds like Actor, Producer, Singer, Lyricist 3), He has won South Indian International Movie Awards ‘Eleven’ Times Filmfare Award for Raanjhanaa for Best Male Debut |
CONTROVERSIES
| Controversies | 1), There were reports that Shruti Haasan & Dhanush got carried away with their romantic scenes on the ‘Three’ movies in 2011, which later turned out to be an affair. However, Dhanush’s wife slammed such rumors. 2), In November 2016, Kathiresan and Meenaal, an old couple from Thiruppuvanam, Tamil Nadu, claimed that they are the birth parents of Dhanush. They said that Dhanush’s Original Name is Kalaiyarasan, & he left the house in 2002 after his poor exam results, after which he came to Chennai to become an actor and has never revisited them. Not only this, but they also filed a complaint in the police and the Chief Minister’s particular cell, and appealed the authorities “in getting their son back” and monthly maintenance of ₹65000/month from Dhanush. Later, it was found that there was no truth to the couple’s claim. |
PERSONAL LIFE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
| School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai |
| College/University | Madurai Kamraj University (Distance Education) Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Education Qualification | BCA (Correspondence) |
| Contact Number | Not Known |
| Address | 16/5, Rajamannar Salai, T Nagar, Chennai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Bike Collection | Not Known |
| Car Collection | Audi A8, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Jaguar XE, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II |
| Hobbies | Playing Snooker & Table Tennis, Reading Novels, Writing |
| Debut | Tamil Film: Thulluvadho Ilamai (2001) Hindi Film: Raanjhanaa (2013) Singing Debut: “Naatu Sarakku” in the film Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004) Directorial Debut: Power Paandi (2017) |
MARITAl STATUS/AFFAIRS
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 18 November 2004 |
| Marriage Place | Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam, Chennai |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Aishwarya (Director) Shruti Haasan (Actress, Rumoured) |
| Wife/Spouse | Aishwarya R. Dhanush (Director and Classical Dancer, m. 2004-present) |
| Children(s) | Daughter: None Sons: Yatra (Born: 2006) and Linga (Born: 2010) |
SALARY/NETWORTH
| Salary (approx.) | ₹10-15 Crore/Film |
| Networth (approx.) | $15 Million (As in 2016) |
PHYSICAL STATUS
| Height (approx.) | In Centimeters- 173 cm In Meters- 1.73 m In Feet Inches- 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms- 70 kg In Pounds- 154 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 38 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 11 inches |
| Shoe size | 10 (Inches) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eyes color | Black |
| Skin color | Wheatish |
DHANUSH FAVORITES
| Favorite Food(s) | Idiyappam, Kadala Curry |
| Favorite Musician | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Favorite Actor(s) | Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Al Pacino, Tom Hanks |
| Favorite Actresses | Simran, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Monica Bellucci |
| Favorite Sports | Tennis, Snooker, Football |
| Favorite Football Club | FC Barcelona |
| Favorite Place | Not Known |
| Favorite Movie | Tamil: Netri Kann, Baasha, Pudhupettai Telugu: Drushyam |
| Favorite Colour | Black |
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
| https://www.instagram.com dhanush | |
| https://www.facebook.com/danushlive/ | |
| https://twitter.com/dhanushkraja |
UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT DHANUSH
- Does Dhanush Drink Alcohol?: Yes.
- Does Dhanush Smoke?: Not Known.
- His Hobbies Playing Snooker & Table Tennis, Reading Novels, Writing.
- He is an Indian Film Actor, Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Lyric Poet, Singer, and Production Singer.
- He is best known for his work in Tamil cinema as well as Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu Films.