Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthoori Raja Popularly Know as Dhanush is an Indian Movie Actor. Mainly Works in Tamil Cinema Industry. due to his martial arts influenced fight scenes in films, he has been nicknamed the “Indian Bruce Lee” by Indian media and fans. He was included in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, which is based on the earnings of Indian celebrities.
| Biography | Description |
| Full Name | Venkkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Nickname | Dhanush, Bruce Lee of Kollywood |
| Working As | Actor, producer, lyricist and singer |
| Date of Birth (DOB) | 28 July 1983 |
| Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Dhanush Twitter | https://twitter.com/dhanushkraja |
| Dhanush Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DhanushKRaja/ |
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Dhanush Physical Appearance
| Physical Appearance | |
| Height (approximate) | 173cm |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Body Measurements (approximate) | Chest: 38inch Waist: 30 inch Biceps: 11 inch |
Dhanush Educational Qualification
Dhanush Completed his Schooling from Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai, and Completed his BCA (Correspondence) from Madurai Kamaraj University (Distance Education), Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
| School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai |
| College | Madurai Kamaraj University (Distance Education), Madurai, Tamil Nadu. |
| Education Qualifications | BCA (Correspondence) |
| Debut | Film: Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2002 |
Dhanush Family
Dhanush was born on 28 July 1982 to Tamil film director and producer Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi. Dhanush has one Elder Brother Selvaraghavan (Film Director) and two Sisters K Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi. Dhanush married Aishwarya (Film Director and Playback singer) on 18 November 2004. She is the Elder Daughter of Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth. The Couple have two Son named Yatra (Born in 2006) and Linga (Born in 2010)
| Dhanush Family | Father: Kasthuri Raja (Film Director) Mother: Vijaylakshmi Wife: Aishwarya R Dhanush (Married on 18 November 2004) Son: Yatra&Linga Daughter: N/A Brother: Selvaraghavan (ElderBrother, Film Diector) Sister: K Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi |
Dhanush favorite things
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| Favorite foods | Vegetarian |
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Dhanush filmography
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Director(s) |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Mahesh | Kasthuri Raja |
| 2003 | Kaadhal Kondein | Vinod | Selvaraghavan |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | Vasu | Subramaniam Siva |
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan | Saravanan | S. S. Stanley |
| 2004 | Sullan | Subramani (Sullan) | Ramana |
| 2004 | Dreams | Sakthi | Kasthuri Raja |
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | Babu | Boopathy Pandian |
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | Seenu | Balu Mahendra |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Kokki Kumar | Selvaraghavan |
| 2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Thiru Kumaran | Boopathy Pandian |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai) | Suresh Krissna |
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Prabhu | Vetrimaaran |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Vasu | Mithran Jawahar |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Himself | P. Vasu |
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | Radhakrishnan (Rocky) | Suraj |
| 2010 | Kutty | Kutty | Mithran Jawahar |
| 2010 | Uthamaputhiran | Siva | Mithran Jawahar |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | K. P. Karuppu | Vetrimaaran |
| 2011 | Seedan | Saravanan | Subramaniam Siva |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Saravanan | Suraj |
| 2011 | Venghai | Selvam | Hari |
| 2011 | Mayakkam Enna | Karthik Swaminathan | Selvaraghavan |
| 2012 | 3 | Ram | Aishwarya R. Dhanush |
| 2013 | Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath | Himself | Thomson K. Thomas |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Himself | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa | Kundhan Shankar | Aanand L Rai |
| 2013 | Maryan | Maryaan | Bharat Bala |
| 2013 | Naiyaandi | Chinna Vandu | A. Sarkunam |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | Raghuvaran | Velraj |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Danish | R. Balki |
| 2015 | Anegan | Ashwin, Murugappa, Kaali | K. V. Anand |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | Kokki Kumar | Aishwarya R. Dhanush |
| 2015 | Maari | Maari | Balaji Mohan |
| 2015 | Thanga Magan | Thamizh | Velraj |
| 2016 | Thodari | Poochiyappan | Prabhu Solomon |
| 2016 | Kodi | Kodi, Anbu | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Paandi (Paandian Pazhanisami) | Dhanush |
| 2017 | Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | Raghuvaran | Soundarya Rajinikanth |
| 2018 | The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir | Ajatashatru Lavash Patel | Ken Scott |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Anbu | Vetrimaaran |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Maari | Balaji Mohan |
| 2019 | Asuran | Sivasamy | Vetrimaaran |
| 2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Raghu | Gautham Menon |
| 2020 | Pattas | Shakthi, Thiraviyaperumal | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| 2020 | Jagame Thandhiram (Film Has yet to be released) | Suruli | Karthik Subbaraj |
| 2020 | Karnan (Film Has yet to be released) | TBA | Mari Selvaraj |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re (Film Has yet to be released) | TBA | Aanand L. Rai |
Some lesser known facts about the actor Dhanush?
- Dhanush real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raj.
- He has won three National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards.
- Dhanush became a rage after singing Why This Kolaveri Di was invited for a dinner hosted by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, for his Japanese counterpart Yoshihiko Noda on December 28, 2011.
- Dhanush never dreamt of becoming an actor, rather he wanted to pursue a Hotel Managemnet course to be a chef. But Selvaraghavan, his elder brother, who is a director-screenwriter, convinced him to try his hand in acting.
