Dhanush: News
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.
'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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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).
'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.
Rashmika Mandanna announces first solo headliner, 'Mysaa'
Rashmika Mandanna has announced her next project, titled Mysaa.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'Kuberaa' teaser: Dhanush-Nagarjuna promise thrilling social drama
After much anticipation, the teaser for Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Kuberaa has been released.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Dhanush's 'Idly Kadai' release postponed: Here's why
The release of the highly anticipated film Idly Kadai, starring Dhanush, has been pushed.
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.