Dhanush
Actor, Composer
1983 –
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Who is Dhanush?
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 and in 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 ten years, Dhanush was featured in another 24 movies, becoming “one of the most bankable stars in Tamil cinema."
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- Born
- Jul 28, 1983
Chennai - Also known as
- Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja
- Vengateshprabhu Kastoorirajan
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Aishwarya R. Dhanush
(2004/11/18 - )
- Aishwarya R. Dhanush
- Children
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Education
- St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar
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on July 23, 2013
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