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Dhanush is an Indian actor, director, producer, playback singer, dancer, and lyricist who is known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He has starred in more than 44 films throughout his career and has received several accolades including four National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, five Edison Awards, 13 SIMA Awards, seven Filmfare Awards South, five Vikatan Awards, and nine Vijay Awards. Dhanush has also appeared in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times. Dhanush joined the showbiz business after being pressured by his brother and director Selvaraghavan. In 2002, he made his acting debut with the coming-of-age film ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai.’ His first major break in Tamil cinema came with the 2003 film ‘Kaadhal Kondein.’ Following this, he went on to appear in films like ‘Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan,’ ‘Sullan,’ ‘Aadukalam,’ ‘Polladhavan,’ and ‘Yaaradi Nee Mohini,’ among several others. In 2011, he gained international attention with his song ‘Why this Kolaveri Di,’ which became the first Indian video song to cross 100 million views on YouTube. In 2013, he made his Bollywood debut with ‘Raanjhanaa.’ Dhanush is married to Rajnikanth’s eldest daughter Aishwarya and the couple has two sons.

15 Jul 2025
Kay Kay Menon

'Kuberaa,' 'Special Ops 2': Top OTT releases this week

This week, get ready for an exciting lineup of movies and web series across various streaming platforms. From action-packed thrillers to horror comedies, viewers can look forward to a diverse range of genres.

10 Jul 2025
Tamil Cinema

Dhanush's 54th film begins production, 'Por Thozhil' director at helm

Tamil superstar Dhanush has officially begun production on his 54th feature film, as announced by the makers on Thursday.

08 Jul 2025
Chiranjeevi

Nayanthara's Netflix documentary faces 2nd legal notice; everything to know

The makers of Nayanthara's Netflix documentary, Nayanthara: Beyond The Dreams, have been served a legal notice by AP International.

05 Jul 2025
Vijay Deverakonda

'Kuberaa': Why did Vijay Deverakonda turn down Dhanush's role?

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda turned down the lead role in Sekhar Kammula's recent blockbuster Kuberaa, which starred Dhanush. The film also featured Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna.

05 Jul 2025
Pooja Hegde

Will Pooja Hegde join Dhanush in Vignesh Raja's film?

Actor Pooja Hegde, who recently wrapped up her portions for actor Vijay's Jana Nayagan, is reportedly set to star in a Tamil film with actor Dhanush.

30 Jun 2025
Jim Sarbh

Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' is slow but steady; crosses ₹80cr after Day-10 

The crime drama Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna, has crossed the ₹80cr mark at the Indian box office. The film raked in over ₹4.5cr on its 10th day (Sunday).

29 Jun 2025
Box Office

'Expected more...': 'Kuberaa' director on film's poor Tamil box-office performance

Despite being a multi-lingual release, Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa has seen a significant disparity in box office performance between the Telugu and Tamil markets.

27 Jun 2025
Ayushmann Khurrana

Rashmika Mandanna announces first solo headliner, 'Mysaa'

Rashmika Mandanna has announced her next project, titled Mysaa.

26 Jun 2025
Jim Sarbh

Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' might arrive on Prime Video on this date

The socio-political drama Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna, is eyeing a digital release on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run.

25 Jun 2025
Box Office

Dhanush-Rashmika's 'Kuberaa' finally crosses ₹60cr at box office

The bilingual film Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna, has crossed the ₹60 crore mark at the box office. Despite a dip in earnings on Tuesday, the film's overall collections now stand at an impressive ₹60.9 crore.

24 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' fails first Monday test; collects ₹55 crore

The recently released film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, has witnessed a significant decline in its box office collection on its first Monday.

23 Jun 2025
Chiranjeevi

'Kuberaa': Nagarjuna praises Rashmika Mandanna's performance, compares her to Sridevi

Rashmika Mandanna has been receiving rave reviews for her performance in the recently released film Kuberaa.

22 Jun 2025
Box Office

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' maintains momentum, earns over ₹30cr in 2 days

The multilingual film Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh, is off to a great start at the box office.

21 Jun 2025
Box Office

'Kuberaa': Nagarjuna says he's the 'main character' amid box-office success

The Telugu-Tamil film Kuberaa, starring actors Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, was released this Friday.

21 Jun 2025
Box Office

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' starts strong, earns ₹13cr on opening day

The much-awaited multi-starrer Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has opened to a strong start at the Indian box office.

20 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime Video

When, where to watch Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' on OTT

The much-anticipated film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, was released in theaters on Friday.

20 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Dhanush, Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' expected to open strong at ₹15cr

The much-anticipated crime thriller Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Akkineni Nagarjuna, hit theaters on Friday.

18 Jun 2025
Nani

Sekhar Kammula reacts to rumors of collaborating with Nani

Acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Sekhar Kammula has dismissed rumors about his next project with actor Nani.

'Kuberaa' gets U/A certificate with 19 cuts, runtime revealed

Dhanush's upcoming film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has reportedly been given a U/A certificate with 19 cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

17 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

'Sitaare Zameen Par,' 'Kuberaa': Movies hitting theaters this week

This week is packed with exciting cinematic offerings, featuring a diverse range of films across genres and languages.

16 Jun 2025
Allu Arjun

'Kuberaa's Mandanna reveals qualities she'd like to copy from co-stars

Rashmika Mandanna, who is busy promoting her upcoming film Kuberaa, recently participated in a rapid-fire round at the movie's pre-release event.

16 Jun 2025
Rashmika Mandanna

'Kuberaa': SS Rajamouli gushes about director Sekhar Kammula

The much-anticipated film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula and starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, is set to release on June 20, 2025.

15 Jun 2025
Abhay Deol

'Raanjhanaa' 12th anniversary special screening: Dhanush, Sonam to reunite

The beloved film Raanjhanaa, featuring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, is returning to the big screen for a special fan screening.

15 Jun 2025
Jim Sarbh

'Kuberaa': All you need to know about Dhanush-Nagarjuna's film

The highly anticipated Tamil-Telugu film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, is set to hit theaters on June 20.

13 Jun 2025
Rashmika Mandanna

Will Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' miss out on PVR INOX screens? 

The upcoming pan-Indian film, Kuberaa, starring Dhanush in a lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna playing a vital role, is set for a June 20 release.

13 Jun 2025
Ahmedabad

Dhanush, Rashmika's 'Kuberaa' pre-release event postponed after Ahmedabad plane crash

The pre-release event for the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa has been postponed following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

11 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime Video

Prime Video issues ultimatum for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' release

The much-anticipated film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, is facing another delay in its theatrical release.

11 Jun 2025
Devi Sri Prasad

'Kuberaa's latest track is a total single girl anthem 

The third single from the upcoming film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, was released on Wednesday.

09 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime Video

Did Prime threaten to cut ₹10cr if 'Kuberaa' is delayed? 

Producer Suniel Narang has claimed that Amazon Prime Video threatened to cut their deal by ₹10 crore if the film Kuberaa wasn't launched on the scheduled date of June 20, 2025.

28 May 2025
Akkineni Nagarjuna

Who's behind the global release of Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kubera'?

Mugafi, a rapidly growing entertainment company, has been announced as the global presenting partner for the upcoming film Kubera, reported Variety.

26 May 2025
Hrithik Roshan

Rashmika might join Jr NTR for special song in 'Dragon'?

Rashmika Mandanna may feature in a special dance number in the upcoming film Dragon, starring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel.

25 May 2025
Jim Sarbh

'Kuberaa' teaser: Dhanush-Nagarjuna promise thrilling social drama

After much anticipation, the teaser for Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Kuberaa has been released.

25 May 2025
South Indian Cinema

'Idly Kadai,' 'Kuberaa,' 'Kalam': Check Dhanush's blockbuster lineup

Dhanush is currently enjoying a productive phase in his career, with his latest release being his third directorial, Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam.

22 May 2025
Bhushan Kumar

Dhanush-Om Raut unite for biopic 'Kalam': What to expect

National Film Award-winning actor Dhanush will play former Indian President and aerospace scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in a biopic titled Kalam: The Missile Man of India.

16 May 2025
Rashmika Mandanna

Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' OTT rights sold for whopping ₹50 crore

Reportedly, the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna, has been sold to a leading OTT platform for a mind-boggling ₹50cr.

05 May 2025
Kriti Sanon

Prakash Raj confirms role in Dhanush-Kriti's 'Tere Ishk Mein'

Acclaimed actor Prakash Raj has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Hindi film Tere Ishk Mein, which features Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.

04 May 2025
AR Rahman

Surprise! Dhanush delights fans at AR Rahman's Mumbai concert

In a pleasant surprise for fans, actor Dhanush took the stage with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman during the latter's recent concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Stadium.

21 Apr 2025
AR Rahman

AR Rahman reunites with Dhanush for 'D56'

In a pleasant surprise for fans, ace composer AR Rahman has been onboarded as the music director of Dhanush's upcoming film D56.

20 Apr 2025
Tamil Nadu

Dhanush's 'Idly Kadai' set catches fire; no casualties reported

A massive fire erupted on the set of actor Dhanush's upcoming directorial Idly Kadai in Anupapatti village near Andipatti in Tamil Nadu's Theni district on Saturday.

08 Apr 2025
Kriti Sanon

Dhanush-Kriti's 'Tere Ishk Mein' moves to Banaras after Delhi shoot 

The shooting of Aanand L Rai's upcoming movie, Tere Ishk Mein, has shifted to Banaras after a successful Delhi shooting schedule. Makers of the film shared this update on Instagram.

04 Apr 2025
Kriti Sanon

Dhanush-Nithya Menen's 'Idli Kadai' will now premiere on October 1

Dhanush's upcoming directorial Idli Kadai is now officially set to release on October 1, 2025.

31 Mar 2025
Kriti Sanon

Kriti Sanon's meeting with R Balki fuels new project rumors

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon, last seen in the 2024 film Do Patti, was recently spotted at filmmaker R. Balki's office in Bandra, Mumbai.

24 Mar 2025
Suriya

Mamitha Baiju to star opposite Dhanush? Here's what we know 

Malayalam actor Mamitha Baiju is said to be eyed for lead roles in upcoming Tamil films opposite stars Dhanush and Suriya.

23 Mar 2025
OTT releases

'The Extraordinary...': Dhanush's Hollywood debut to stream on this platform

The 2018 adventure comedy, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, starring Dhanush, is finally coming to India for streaming.

22 Mar 2025
South Indian Cinema

Dhanush's 'Idly Kadai' release postponed: Here's why 

The release of the highly anticipated film Idly Kadai, starring Dhanush, has been pushed.

11 Mar 2025
Nayanthara

Dhanush-Nayanthara's ₹10cr lawsuit: Chennai HC postpones final hearing

The Chennai High Court has postponed the final hearing in a legal dispute involving Dhanush's production company, Wunderbar Films, and Nayanthara and her husband-filmmaker Vignesh Shivan.