ABOUT DHANUSH

 

Bio

Profession(s)

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

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Real Name

Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja

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Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 9

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Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 70 kg

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Body Measurements (approx.)

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

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Eye Colour

Black

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Hair Colour

Black

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Career

Debut

Film (Tamil; As an actor):

- Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) as Mahesh

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Film (Hindi; As an actor):

- Raanjhanaa (2013) as Kundan Shankarin

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Film (English; As an actor):

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

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Film (Tamil; As a producer):

- 3 (2012)

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Film (Tamil; As a lyricist):

- Kadhal En Kadhal from Mayakkam Enna (2011)

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Awards/Honours

- 2010: Best Actor for Aadukalam

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

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

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- 2019: Best Actor for Asuran

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- 2013: Best Debutant Actor for Raanjhanaa

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- 2011: Best Actor for Aadukalam

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

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- 2012: Best Actor for 3

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- 2013: Critics Best Actor award for Maryan

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- 2014: Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari

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

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- 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai

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

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- 2011: Best Crew (actor) for Aadukalam

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- 2012: Best Lyricist for Po Nee Po from 3

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- 2013: Best Crew (producer) for Ethir Neechal

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- 2014: Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari

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- 2011: Best Actor for Aadukalam

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

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

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- 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai

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

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- 2013: Best Actor for Maryan

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- 2018: Best Actor for Vada Chennai

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- 2019: Best Actor for Asuran

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Note:

- He has many more accolades to his name.

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Personal Life

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Schools

- Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai

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College(s)

- Madurai Kamaraj University

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Date Of Birth

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Birthplace

Government Childrens Hospital in Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Zodiac Sign

Leo

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Nationality

Indian

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Hometown

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Educational Qualification

- Bachelor of Computer Application (distance education)

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Religion

Hinduism

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Caste

Naicker (Backward class community)

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Food Habit

Vegetarian

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Relationships

Marital Status

Separated

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Affair(s)

- Aishwarya R. Dhanush

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- Shruti Haasan (Actor; rumoured in 2011)

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- Trisha Krishnan (Actor; rumoured)

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Marriage Date

Monday, 08 Nov 2004

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Family

Spouse(s)

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

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Note:

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

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Parents

Father

- - Kasthuri Raja (Filmmaker)

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Mother

- - Vijaylakshmi

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Siblings

Brother

- - Selvaraghavan (Elder, Director)

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Sisters

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

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Children

Son(s)

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

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Favourites

Book

Love Story by Erich Segal

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Food

Idiyappam, Kadala Curry

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Actor(s)

Mohanlal,

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Actress

Simran, Kajol,

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Film(s)

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

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Musician(s)

Ilaiyaraaja

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Song(s)

Thendral Vanthu Theendum Pothu from the film Avatharam (2014)

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Colour(s)

Black

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Sport(s)

Tennis, Snooker, Football

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Football Club

FC Barcelona

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Personal Belongings / Assets

Cars Collection

- Audi A8

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- Bentley Continental Flying Spur

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- Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2

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- Jaguar XE

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Money Factor

Net Worth

- Rs. 31.75 crore (as of 2019)

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