Dhanush (Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja) is an Indian actor, producer, director and lyricist who is best known for Raanjhanaa (2013). He has received many awards including 14 SIIMA Awards, nine Vijay Awards, seven Filmfare Awards South, five Vikatan Awards, five Edison Awards, and a Filmfare Award. He has appeared six times on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, which ranks Indian celebrities based on their earnings.
Dhanush was born on July 28, 1983, in Chennai, India. As of 2023, he is 39 years old and he has an estimated net worth of USD $20 million.
Dhanush made his debut through the movie Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2002. He has appeared in many popular movies like Polladhavan (2007) , Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), Maryan (2013), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Anegan (2015), Kodi (2016), Vadachennai (2018), Asuran (2019), and Thiruchitrambalam (2022).
Did You Know?
- Dhanush is strictly vegetarian.
- He made his acting debut at the age of 16 in a film directed by his father.
- He is the first South Indian actor to have 4 million Twitter followers.
- His song “Why This Kolaveri Di” was the first Indian video song to surpass 100 million views on YouTube.
- Dhanush produces films through his own production company, Wunderbar Films.
Quick Facts
| Birth Date | July 28, 1983 |
| Place | Chennai, India |
| Nickname | Dhanush |
| Age | 39 years old (as of 2023) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director, and lyricist |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Ethnicity | Tamil |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai |
| College | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Partner | Aishwarya Rajinikanth (2004) |
| Previous Relationships | Trisha Krishnan and Amala Paul. |
Body Measurements
| Height in Inches | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Height in Meters | 1.70 meter |
| Weight in KG | 63 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 139 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements | 38-30-11 |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family Members
| Father | Kasthuri Raja |
| Mother | Vijaylakshmi |
| Brother(s) | Selvaraghavan |
| Sister(s) | K. Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi |
| Son (s) | Yatra and Linga |
| Daughter (s) | Will update soon |
Dhanush Popular Movies
| Year | Movies | Role |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Mahesh |
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | Babu |
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | Srinivasan |
| 2021 | Karnan | Karnan |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Suruli |
| 2016 | Thodari | Poochiyappan |
| 2016 | Kodi | Kodi, Anbu |
| 2022 | Maaran | Mathimaaran Sathyamoorthy (Maaran) |
| 2022 | The Gray Man | Avik San (Lone Wolf) |
| 2022 | Thiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrambalam (Pazham) |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean | Kathir, Prabhu[c] |
Dhanush Wife
Is Dhanush married? Yes, he is married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth since 2004.
Previously, he was in a relationship with Trisha Krishnan and Amala Paul.
Dhanush Net Worth
As of January 2023, the estimated net worth of Dhanush is $20 million.
| Salary | Will update soon |
| Source of Income | Acting, Commercials, Modelling |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $20 million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Will update soon |
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