Dhanush is a Tamil film actor born on 28th July 1984. His name by birth is Venkatesh Prabhu. He is the son of director Kasthuri Raja and younger brother of director Selvaraghavan. He completed his Higher Secondary and entered into the cine field due to his brother’s compulsion. He first time debuted in the movie Thulluvadho Ilamai in the direction of his Dad Kasthuri Raja. This movie became a mega hit all across Tamil Nadu. Afterward, Dhanush was nominated by his elder brother Selvaraghavan for the movie Kadhal Konden and it got massive fame for Dhanush.
Here are some interesting facts about Dhanush.
1. After entering the South Indian film industry at the age of 16, the actor decided to change his real name Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja to Dhanush.
2. Surprisingly, a commendable actor like Dhanush never even dreamt of becoming an actor. He wanted to become a chef and pursue hotel management instead. All thanks to his elder brother, Selvaraghavan and his father, he gave it a shot in the industry and we owe both of them a great debt for pursuing him to act.
3. One of the most promising actors from South, Dhanush made a blockbuster entry in Bollywood with the superhit film, Raanjhanaa. He bowled everyone over with his natural acting in Raanjhanaa and now with Shamitabh in his kitty, Dhanush is set to charm everyone again.
4. Despite being the son of famous director, Kasthuri Raja, the son-in-law of megastar, Rajinikant, and achieving success in the South film industry, Dhanush is humble and down-to-earth.
5. Being an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, Dhanush, who is married to Superstar Rajinikanth’s eldest daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth, named their two sons Yatra (pilgrimage) and Linga (synonymous with Shiv Lingam).
6. All of us know that our favorite ‘Kolaveri Di’ was an ultimate hit all around the world, but what you won’t believe is that Dhanush wrote this power-packed song’s lyrics within 6 minutes and to top it the rough version was recorded in 35 minutes only.
7. This zestful star is also inclined towards producing Tamil films and is an incredible singer as well. He also owns a production house Wunderbar Films and it’s jointly managed by his wife Aishwarya R. Dhanush.
8. Reportedly, Dhanush was head over heels in love with a girl when he was 16 years old, but unfortunately, she dumped the actor after he flunked his class 12 exams.
9. In 2011, Dhanush bagged the title of being India’s ‘Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity’ and also became the Brand Ambassador of PETA. Dhanush is one of the few stars who have managed to bag the title of being the hottest vegetarian celebrities.
10. Dhanush is inclined towards music. He writes and sings Tamil songs.
