Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy Birthday
Here's a look at a pictorial journey of his life and career
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Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy BirthdayDhanush, real name Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, was born on July 28, 1983. His father, Kasthuri Raja, is a well-known director and producer in Tamil industry.
His brother Selvaraghavan, also a director, is the one who convinced Dhanush to pursue a career in acting. -
Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy BirthdayThe following year, Dhanush won the hearts of critics with his performance as a mentally-disturbed boy in Kadhai Kondein, which was his brother Selvaraghavan's debut film as a director.
The movie was also a commercial success and Dhanush established a strong foothold among the A-list actors of Tamil industry. -
Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy BirthdayThe year 2008 brought in good fortune for the actor. Yaaradi Nee Mohini, opposite Nayanthara, was a hit and the actor bagged the Entertainer of the Year at the Vijay Awards that year.
Dhanush also did a cameo in his father-in-law Rajnikanth's Kuselan. -
Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy BirthdayIn 2012, Dhanush featured as the lead actor in 3, his wife Aishwaryaa's debut film as a director in 2012.
The movie starring Dhanush and actress Shruti Haasan got mixed reviews, although the song Why This Kolaveri D from 3 became a sensational hit. -
Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy BirthdayDhanush reportedly wrote the lyrics of his chartbuster Why This Kolaveri D in just six minutes. Another feather was added to his cap as the song became the most searched video in India on YouTube, fetching him immense popularity and recognition. -
Dhanush is a VIP@32. Happy BirthdayBetween blockbuster Velaiyilla Pattathari and box office dud Shamitabh, 2014 was a mixed year for Dhanush. Velaiyilla Pattathari was Dhanush's 25th film. In R Balki's Shamitabh, the actor was teamed with megastar Amitabh Bachchan and debutante Akshara Haasan.
