Dhanush Wiki: He is the son of director Kasturi Raja, the director of popular village stories, the brother of director Selva Raghavan, and the son-in-law of superstar Rajinikanth, who made his debut in the film industry through his brother Selvaragavan. He made his Tamil debut in 2002 with the film ‘Tulluvatho Ilamai’ and gradually rose to prominence as a playback singer, songwriter, and producer.
Actor Dhanush was born on July 28, 1984, in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu in South India, the second son of director Kasthuri Raja and Rajeswari.
Dhanush (Actor) Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Wiki, Caste, Height, Weight
He continued his schooling at St. John’s Matriculation High School in Alwar Thirunagar, Chennai. After successfully completing his 12th class, he was persuaded by his brother and director, Selvarajavan, to enter the film industry, so he wanted to stop his studies as well.
| Original/Real Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Nickname | Dhanush, Bruce Lee of Kollywood |
| Occupation | Actor, Filmmaker, Singer |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Age (As of 2020) | 37 Years |
| Date of Birth | 28 July 1984 |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Caste | Not Known/ Unknown |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Debut | Film: Thulluvadho Ilamai (2011) Directorial Debut: Power Paandi (2017) |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father – Kasthuri Raja Mother – Vijayalakshmi |
| Spouse/Affairs | Aishwarya R. Dhanush (2004–present) |
| Son/Daughter | Yatra Raja, Linga Raja |
| Relatives | Selvaraghavan (Brother), Anirudh, Rajinikanth |
PERSONAL LIFE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
| School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai |
| College/University | Madurai Kamraj University (Distance Education) Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Education Qualification | BCA (Correspondence) |
| Contact Number | Not Known |
| Address | 16/5, Rajamannar Salai, T Nagar, Chennai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Bike Collection | Not Known |
| Car Collection | Audi A8, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Jaguar XE, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II |
He excelled as an actor and sang in a few of the films he acted in. All the songs he sang became popular and well received by the people. Singing like that prompted him to write songs on his own.
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Final Words
A versatile actor, singer, and songwriter, he has made films and proved himself to be an excellent producer.
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