A still from a video. (courtesy: netflix_in)
After conquering the hearts of cinema lovers across the country, Tamil superstar Dhanush is now impressing Hollywood cinegoers with his acting skills and onscreen charisma. The actor who plays a significant role in the Hollywood action film,The Gray Man, has impressed one and all with his craft. In the film, Dhanush plays assassin Avik San – also known as the Lone Wolf – who is a killer with a code. Now OTT platform Netflix, which is streaming the film, has shared a video in which Dhanush is asked, “What advice would you give to your younger self? To this, the superstar said, “I'll tell him don't worry about people who are trolling you for your looks. One day a big Hollywood hero will call you ‘Sexy Tamil Friend'.”
Dhanush is referring to Chris Evan in The Gray Man calling him his "Sexy Tamil Friend" not once but twice. The caption of the video read, “Dhanush has a message for his younger self and it's the most badass advice we've ever heard. The Gray Man.”
Watch the video here:
The Gray Manhas been directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas in important roles.
As per a report by Variety, the Russo brothers are not unaware of the praise coming their way regarding Dhanush's role and performance. In this regard, Anthony Russo said, “I keep getting texts from people I know and they just say ‘more Dhanush' in the texts.”
“ If we do continue forward with the story, I can guarantee you that Dhanush's character will be part of that world moving forward,” Joe Russo added, explaining that there is a scope to expand The Gray Man into further movies as it is based on a series of books.
Previously, Dhanush shared a set of pictures of him attending the film's premier at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood with his sons, Yatra and Linga. In the caption, he said, “When you realise they have completely stolen the show from you. At The Gray Man premiere with Yathra and Linga.”
Sharing another photo with the cast of the film, Dhanush said, “Super proud to be a part of this stellar cast The Gray Man.”
Dhanush has a bunch of interesting projects lined up including Thiruchitrambalam and Naane Varuven, among others.