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Dhanush
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- Born 28 July 1983
- Place of Birth Chennai
- Occupation Film Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Film Director
- Father Kasthuri Raja
- Spouse Aishwarya Rajinikanth (2004; 2024)
- Siblings K. Selvaraghavan
- Education St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar
- Years active 2002-present
- Children Yathra, Linga Dhanush
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- K Selvaraghavan,
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ABOUT Dhanush
Dhanush is an Indian actor, mainly works in Tamil films. Born as Venkatesh Prabhu to filmmaker Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi, he debuted with 2002 film Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by his father. His second film Kaadhal Kondein came out in 2003, which was directed by his brother Selvaraghavan and established him as a bankable talent in the Tamil film industry. His next film released in the same year, Thiruda Thirudi, romantic comedy, made him a hit with the masses. Dhanush again collaborated with his brother Selvaraghavan in 2006 film Pudhupettai, a gangster drama, which showcased his talents in pulling off a serious role with great intensity. He later delivered back-to-to back hits like Polladhavan, Padikkadavan, Kutty and among others. His second film with director Vetrimaran titled Aadukalam in 2010, helped him with his first National Award in Best Actor category. Dhanush's popularity shot up worldwide with his viral song "Why this Kolaveri Di", from his 2012 film 3. He debuted in Bollywood with 2013 film Raanjhanaa and he later shared the screen space with Amitabh Bachchan with his 2015 Hindi film Shamitabh. He is married to superstar Rajinikanth's first daughter Aishwarya and has two sons, Yatra and Linga.
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DHANUSH NEWS
Parvathy recalls working drenched for hours on Dhanush's Maryan, says makers stopped pouring water on her only after she said, 'I am on my period'
January 12, 2026 4:58 pm
Mentioning that Maryan's team continued filming without pausing to check whether she was fine, Parvathy revealed that it was only after she loudly told them she was on her period that they allowed her to go change.
Kriti Sanon defends her character Mukti in Tere Ishk Mein, reveals the reason behind giving the baby to Shankar: 'Humans make mistake'
December 15, 2025 7:31 pm
After several critics highlighted the toxic traits in both Dhanush’s Shankar and Kriti Sanon’s Mukti, the actress has now reacted to the criticism, offering a detailed defense of her character’s behaviour.
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 6: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's film inches away from surpassing Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, earns Rs 78 cr
December 04, 2025 9:20 am
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 6: Aanand L Rai's romantic drama, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is likely to surpass her last theatrical release, Crew, before it faces fresh and stiff competition from Dhurandhar.
Tere Ishk Mein: Dhanush-Kriti Sanon's love story is so toxic, even therapy can't save it
December 05, 2025 6:12 am
Tere Ishk Mein could have been Bollywood’s boldest critique of toxic masculinity. Instead, Dhanush-Kriti Sanon's film ends up glorifying the very behaviour it claims to dissect.
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 4: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's film surpasses Raanjhanaa, earns Rs 60 crore
December 02, 2025 9:55 am
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 4: Aanand L Rai's romantic drama, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has surpassed his and Dhanush's last releases, but is yet to edge past Kriti's last theatrical release, Crew.
Tere Ishq Mein Box Office Collection Day 3: Dhanush-Kriti Sanon film crosses Rs 50 cr mark, set to overtake Ranjhanaa's lifetime BO
December 01, 2025 5:22 pm
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 3: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's film sees growth on its third day, earns Rs 18.75 crores net in India.
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 2: Dhanush-Kriti Sanon starrer trails behind Saiyaara, collects Rs 33 crore
November 30, 2025 11:42 am
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 2: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer recorded an overall 27.92% theatre occupancy in Hindi on its second day, with morning shows at 12.08%, afternoon at 26.60%, evening at 29.25%, and night shows peaking at 43.74%.
Tere Ishk Mein: Dhanush-Kriti Sanon film proves Bollywood can’t stop using UPSC as masala
December 01, 2025 5:30 pm
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam has entered mainstream storytelling as both a punchline and a plot device. Tere Ishk Mein follows the pattern perfectly.
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 1: Dhanush-Kriti Sanon film off to solid start, but can't match Saiyaara; earns Rs 16.5 crore
November 29, 2025 8:47 am
Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Collection Day 1: Directed by Aanand L Rai, the Dhanush-Kriti Sanon starrer has started it's theatrical run with a successful opening day.
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 1 early report: Dhanush film off to a strong start, likely to earn over Rs 17 crore
November 28, 2025 10:41 pm
Tere Ishk Mein box office collection day 1 early report: The Dhanush film earned three times more than his 2013 breakout hit Raanjhanaa, which opened at Rs 5.03 crore.
