Dhanush Indian Actor and Singer Known for Raanjhnaa

Dhanush (25 February 1983, Chennai) is an Indian actor and singer. He is recognised for appearances in Raanjhnaa (2013) and Atrangi Re (2021).

Early life

Dhanush is the son of Kasthuri Raja. Schooling on record includes St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Alwarthirunagar.

Career

His first listed screen credit dates to 2002, with Thulluvadho Ilamai. Work from the 2000s includes Sullan (2004) and Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006). Shamitabh (2015) and The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018, as Aja) are among his 2010s credits. In the 2020s, he appeared in Karnan (2021) and The Gray Man (2022, as Avik San/Lone Wolf).

The list below counts 55 films from 2002 to 2026. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (3), followed by romance (2). His latest credit on record is Kara (2026). Dhanush also worked as director on 4 titles, including Raayan, and writer on Raayan and Power Paandi.

Vivek appears in five of his listed titles, including Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) and Mappillai (2011). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Prakash Raj (three titles) and Shriya Saran (two titles). Aanand L. Rai directed two of his titles on record. Velraj is credited as director on two of them, including Thanga Magan (2015).

Recognition

Among his honours is the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, won in 2011. Other wins include the National Film Award for Best Actor (2011) for Aadukalam.

Personal life

He has been married to Aishwarya R. Dhanush since 2004. He has 2 children on record.