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Dhanush
File:Dhanush.jpg
Dhanush in 2011
Born (1983-07-28) 28 July 1983 (age 41)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, playback singer, lyricist, producer
Years active2000–present
Notable workWhy This Kolaveri Di
Spouse(s)Aishwarya Rajinikanth
(2004–present)
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Actor (2010)

Dhanush (born: Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja on 28 July 1983),[1] is an Indian film actor, playback singer, lyricist and producer, prominent in Tamil cinema. His filmography includes critically acclaimed films like Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai, Aadukalam.

He won the National Film Award for Best Actor and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil 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,[2] and how his friends help him elope with his girlfriend.

Then he appeared in Kadhal Kondein.[3] Upon release, the film won critical acclaim and became a commercial success, catapulting Dhanush into the main foray of actors in Tamil films.[4][5] Furthermore his next film, released later in 2003, Thiruda Thirudi became a blockbuster. Furthermore, his performance in the song, Manmadha Rasa, was appreciated, subsequently earning the song cult status.

2004–05

His first film was Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan.[6] This was followed by Ramana's Sullan, which received negative reviews.[4][7] However the film, which had Sindhu Tolani as the lead heroine, was dubbed into Telugu as Maurya.[8] The third and most-criticized failure was Dreams[9] The film directed by his father, like their previous venture was released with reviews claiming it was another adult film.[10] This hampered the film's progress, and the film remains Dhanush's biggest failure till date.

In 2005, Dhanush appear in Devathaiyai Kanden and Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam.[11] was dubbed into Telugu,[8] while the latter, an off-beat venture, which featured Dhanush opposite Priyamani, received rave reviews but failed to succeed at the box-office.[12]

2006–2010

Dhanush's first film, was Pudhupettai. The film which became universally critically praised, failed to relate to Tamil Nadu audiences.

Dhanush's first release of 2007, Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram, bombed at the box-office, gaining negative reviews in the process.[13]. However, his second film Polladhavan[14].

His first 2008 release was Yaaradi Nee Mohini[15]. He later appeared in Kuselan, Padikathavan. His following 2010 films Kutty and Uthama Puthiran.

2011–present

Dhanush's first 2011 release was Aadukalam. Dhanush appeared guest appearance in Seedan. His next two film was Mappillai, and Venghai. His next films was Mayakkam Enna and 3[16] He has signed a film Mariyaan to be directed by Bharat Bala,[17] as well as his first Hindi film titled Raanjhnaa that would be directed by Aanand L Rai.[18] He has done a special appearance in the Malayalam film Kammath & Kammath,[19] and will work on Naiyaandi directed by A. Sarkunam.[20] He won six prizes at the 58th National Film Awards, with Dhanush receiving accolades for his performance including the National Film Award for Best Actor,[21]

Other work

Dhanush occasionally works as a playback singer and lyricist as well, generally in his own films. He was introduced as a playback singer in Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan by its composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and collaborated again with him in his brother Selvaraghavan's directorial, Pudhupettai. He sung further numbers in Selvaraghavan's films Aayirathil Oruvan and Mayakkam Enna; the former featured him alongside his wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth. His biggest success became the song "Why this Kolaveri Di" from his film 3, directed by his wife. The song became viral on internet and gained overwhelming response, fetching Dhanush nationwide fame.[22][23][24] He had also sung another song "Kannazhaga" from the same film with his co-star Shruti Haasan.He was nominated to become the brand ambassador of PETA with the title of India's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2011.[25] Dhanush joins hands with WWF India to support Earth Hour 2012.[26]

Personal life

Family

Dhanush was born to film director Kasthuri Raja. He completed higher education at St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar and entered acting, after being pressured by his brother, director Selvaraghavan.[27] Dhanush was married on 18 November 2004 to actor Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya.[28] They have two sons, named Yatra (b. 10 October 2006) and Linga.(b. 21 June 2010).[29][30]

Filmography

As actor

Year Film Role Language Notes
2002 Thulluvadho Ilamai Mahesh Tamil
2003 Kadhal Kondein Vinod Tamil Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2003 Thiruda Thirudi Vasu Tamil
2004 Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan Saravanan Tamil
2004 Sullan Subramani (Sullan) Tamil
2004 Dreams Sakthi Tamil
2005 Devathaiyai Kanden Babu Tamil
2005 Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam Seenu Tamil
2006 Pudhupettai Kokki Kumar Tamil
2006 Thiruvilayadal Arambam Thirukumaran Tamil
2007 Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram Azhagu Sundaram Tamil
2007 Polladhavan Prabhu Tamil
2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini Vasu Tamil Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2008 Kuselan Himself Tamil Special appearance
2009 Padikathavan Radhakrishnan (Rocky) Tamil
2010 Kutty Kutty Tamil
2010 Uthama Puthiran Sivaramakrishnan (Siva) Tamil
2011 Aadukalam K. P. Karuppu Tamil National Film Award for Best Actor
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2011 Seedan Saravanan Tamil Extended cameo
2011 Mappillai Saravana Kumar Tamil
2011 Venghai Selvam Tamil
2011 Mayakkam Enna Karthik Swaminathan Tamil
2012 3 Ram Tamil
2013 Kammath & Kammath Himself Malayalam Special appearance
2013 Ethir Neechal Tamil Cameo appearance
2013 Raanjhnaa Kundan Hindi Filming
2013 Mariyaan Mariyaan Tamil Filming
2013 Naiyaandi Chinna Vandu Tamil Filming

As producer

Year Film Director Cast Notes
2012 3 Aishwarya Rajinikanth Dhanush, Shruti Haasan
2013 Ethir Neechal Senthil Sivakarthikeyan, Priya Anand, Nandita Filming

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b "Maapillai' turns 27!". Times of India. 29 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Thulluvatho Ilamai". Chennaionline.com. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
  3. ^ Meet Dhanush. Archives.chennaionline.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Dhanush". IMDb. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
  5. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (11 July 2003). "Review: Kadhal Kondain". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  6. ^ Balaji, B. "Review: Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan". Thenisai. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  7. ^ "Review:Sullan". Indiaglitz. 26 July 2004. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  8. ^ a b "Cashing in on papa-in-law's name". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2007.
  9. ^ "Review: Dreams". Indiaglitz. 18 November 2004. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  10. ^ "Review: Dreams". The Hindu. 26 November 2004. Retrieved 20 December 2007. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Unknown parameter |laseret= ignored (help)
  11. ^ "Review: Devathaiyai Kanden". Indiaglitz. 20 January 2005. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  12. ^ "Review: Athu Oru Kana Kaalam". Indiaglitz. 2 November 2005. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  13. ^ "Review: Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram". Sify. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  14. ^ "Polladhavan – geared up for Diwali". Chennai365.com. 9 June 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2007.
  15. ^ Kumar, S. Ashok (9 June 2007). "Dhanush pairs up with Nayanthara". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  16. ^ "'Kolaveri Di': Nonsensical, Semi-English Music Video Goes Viral in India | NewsFeed | TIME.com". Newsfeed.time.com. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  17. ^ "Dhanush – Chimbudevan's 'Mareesan'". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  18. ^ "Dhanush is Bollywood bound – 'Raanjhnaa' next!". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  19. ^ "Dhanush in Kammath and Kammath". metromatinee.com. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  20. ^ "Dhanush will play Mountain Man". Times of India. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  21. ^ Bollywood beaten back at National Film Awards – Movies News News – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  22. ^ "Dhanush's 'Kolaveri di' song is the new youth anthem". The Times Of India. 25 November 2011.
  23. ^ "'Kolaveri Di' song crosses 4 million mark, Big B hooked on to it". The Times Of India. 25 November 2011.
  24. ^ "Kolaveri di next big thing in popular culture".
  25. ^ Prakash. "Actor Dhanush | Actress Vidya Balan | PETA Race". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  26. ^ Cities / Chennai : Light in darkness: city marks Earth Hour. The Hindu (2012-04-01). Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  27. ^ "K. Selvaraghavan". IMDb. Retrieved 31 May 2007. their father Kasturi Raja
  28. ^ "Biography for Dhanush". IMDb. Retrieved 13 May 2007. Attention: The IMDB entry apparently contains a false date of birth
  29. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/12/stories/2006101205680200.htm
  30. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/58296.html
  31. ^ "The 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2011(South)". Retrieved 8 July 2012.

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