Dhanush

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Dhanush 

Born            :-  28 July 1983 (age 29) , Chennai, Tamil Nadu 
Occupation   :-  Actor, producer, Singer, Lyricist
Notable work        :-  Why This Kolaveri Di
Years active     :- 2000–present 
Father             :-   Kasthuri Raja
Spouse(s)      :-   Aishwarya Rajinikanth

Introduction

Dhanush with wife Aishwarya 

Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja known by his stage name Dhanush, is an Indian film actor, producer, and singer known for his work in Tamil cinema. In 2011, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the movie Aadukalam. The same year, he received international attention with his popular song "Why this Kolaveri Di".

He first received attention in Thulluvadho Illamai, a 2003 coming-of-age movie directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja. Over the next 8 years, Dhanush was featured in another 24 movies, becoming “one of the most bankable stars in Tamil cinema.

About Life

Born to Indian 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. Dhanush married Aishwarya, actorRajinikanth's daughter, on 18 November 2004. They have two sons, born in 2006 and 2010.

Career

Dhanush debuted under the direction of Kasthuri Raja in the film Thulluvadho Ilamai. He then appeared 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, 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. His next film, released later in 2003 was Thiruda Thirudi.

Dhanush in teen age

He appeared in Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan. This was followed by Ramana's Sullan, dubbed into Telugu as Maurya. He appeared in Dreams in 2004. The film was directed by his father, like their previous venture was released with reviews claiming it was another adult film. In 2005, Dhanush appeared in Devathaiyai Kanden which was dubbed into Telugu, and Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam.

y who transmogrifies into a bloody criminal, Dhanush is utterly believable. The subtle changes iDhoolpet. Dhanush achieved his first hit in three years with the commercial entertainer Thiruvilayadal Arambam, alongside Shriya Saran and Prakash Raj. The comedy film showed the relationship between a poor man who loved the sister of a businessman. The film was well received by critics and audiences.

n his body language and his ability to give every expression a deeper meaning make the character more interesting. This is certainly one of his better performances." The Telugu dubbed version was titled

Dhanush's first release of 2007, Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram,. The film, which was a remake of the successful Kannadalanguage film, Jogi, starred him opposite Meera Jasmine However, his second film Polladhavan released during Diwali 2007,. Polladhavan, based on 1948–Italian neorealist The Bicycle Thieves, featured Dhanush, whose performance was called " first-rate".

Dhanush in the movie 'Ranjhanaa' with Sonam 

The remake of a Telugu film directed by his brother was Dhanush's first 2008 release. Directed by debutant M. Jawahar, Yaaradi Nee Mohini with Nayantara. He later appeared in a cameo appearance for his father-in-law Rajnikanth's venture, Kuselan, being portrayed as himself in a song sequence. His subsequent venture was Suraj's Padikathavan which had a January 2009 release. His performance was praised, with Sify.com citing that "Dhanush is in top form in his dance" and "has improved a lot in action", stating that the climax fight featuring him was "outstanding". His following 2010 films were Kutty and Uthama Puthiran, both collaborations with director Mithran Jawahar.

Dhanush's first 2011 release was Aadukalam, marking his second collaboration withVetrimaran, which he had shot for over three years. Dhanush played the role of a local cockfighter which he described as his "dream project" during production. The film gained very positive reviews and won six prizes at the 58th National Film Awards, with Dhanush receiving the National Film Award for Best Actor, becoming the youngest actor to win the award. Dhanush appeared in an extended guest appearance in Subramania Siva's Seedan, portraying the role of a god. His next two ventures were action-masala films,Mappillai, a remake of his father-in-law's same-titled 1989 comedy flick and Venghai by Hari, where decent hits.

His next film was another collaboration with his brother, Mayakkam Enna . His only 2012 release was 3 directed by his wife, Aishwarya Rajinikanth with Shruti Haasan. The movie became a commercial success. He is working on a film Maryan to be directed by Bharat Bala, His recent release isRaanjhanaa opposite 'Sonam Kapoor'.. He has completed a special appearance in the Malayalam film Kammath & Kammath, and will work on Naiyaandi directed by A. Sarkunam.

Big hit: Why This Colaveri Di 

Dhanush is singing 'Why this colavari Di'

The mass song was released on YouTube in 2011 as part of the soundtrack to the film 3, the directorial debut of his wife.  It became the most searched video in India and an internet phenomenon across Asia.

The title, 'Why this kolaveri di?' is a Tamil phrase that roughly translates to 'Why do you have such a rage towards me, girl?' Anirudh Ravichander was the soundtrack composer for the film and Dhanush wrote much of the lyrics. "This was very much a group effort, and we had so much fun that I think it comes across in the song and the video, and that's what people love so much about it.