Dhanush’s Net Worth, Height, Age, & Personal Info Wiki

Venkatesh Prabhu chose the screen name “Dhanush” after being inspired by Kuruthipunal’s fictional covert operation. He made his debut in his father Kasthuri Raja’s 2002 film Thulluvadho Ilamai, which became a sleeper hit. In 2003, he popped up in his brother Selvaraghavan’s first directorial effort, Kaadhal Kondein. The film portrayed Dhanush as Vinodh, a mentally disturbed youth who yearned for the love of his friend and eventually became possessive of her. When released, the film received considerable acclaim and commercial success, becoming Dhanush’s first significant break in Tamil cinema. Thiruda Thirudi was his next film.

Dhanush made his film debut in 2004 with Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan and Sullan. Later, he appeared in Dreams, another critically panned film. His father directed the film, as he had done previously. Dhanush appeared in Devathaiyai Kanden in 2005 and worked on Balu Mahendra’s Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam that year. Dhanush collaborated with his brother in their gangster film Pudhupettai in 2006. The film, about a journey of a young man from street urchin to gangster, received critical acclaim, with Dhanush receiving particular praise for his performance. Dhanush went on to star in Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam, a commercial entertainer in which he romanced Shriya Saran.

Dhanush’s first 2007 release, Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram, did not fare well. The film was a remake of the famous Kannada film Jogi. Dhanush’s second film, Polladhavan, was released during Diwali in 2007. Polladhavan is a remake of the 1948 Italian neorealist film Bicycle Thieves, and Dhanush’s performance was praised. Dhanush’s next film, directed by debutant Mithran Jawahar, is a remake of a Telugu film directed by his brother. Yaaradi Nee Mohini was the title of the film. He later made a cameo appearance in his father-in-law Rajinikanth’s film Kuselan. Suraj’s Padikathavan, released in January 2009, was his next project. His performance was well received and praised. His following two films, Kutty and Uthama Puthiran were co-written and directed by Mithran Jawahar.

Dhanush’s first film, Aadukalam, was released in 2011 after a three-year shoot. It was his second collaboration with Vetrimaran. Dhanush played a local cockfighter during production and referred to the project as his “Dream Project.” The film received good reviews and won six awards at the 58th National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Dhanush, the youngest actor to win the prize. Subramania Siva’s Seedan featured Dhanush in an extended guest appearance. His following two projects were the action films Mappillai, a remake of his father-in-1989 law’s film of the same name, and Venghai, directed by Hari and received mixed reviews but commercial success. (4)