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.
'Was prepared for it': Director on 'Tere Ishk Mein' backlash
Director Aanand L Rai has reacted to the uproar against his latest film, Tere Ishk Mein.
Where to watch Dhanush-Kriti's 'Tere Ishk Mein' post-theatrical run
The much-anticipated film Tere Ishk Mein, featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, was released in theaters on November 28.
'Tere Ishk Mein' review: Dhanush is spectacular in inconsistent drama
Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, a spiritual successor to his 2013 hit Raanjhanaa, once again explores the themes of love, loss, longing, and destruction.
'Tere Ishk Mein' targets ₹15cr opening with excellent advance booking
The advance booking for Tere Ishk Mein has closed on a high note, with over 75,000 tickets sold across top national chains PVR Inox and Cinepolis.
'Tere Ishk Mein' advance booking: Dhanush-Kriti's film eyes ₹11-15cr start
The much-awaited film Tere Ishk Mein, featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is off to a great start with its advance bookings.
'Tere Ishk Mein' terms may affect 'Dhurandhar' show count
The much-anticipated film Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is set to hit theaters on Friday.
'Tere Ishk Mein' advance booking impresses; Day-1 collection nears ₹3cr
The upcoming musical romance film Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has reportedly sold around 17,000 tickets in the top two national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, for its opening day.
'Tere Ishk Mein' cleared by CBFC with only 1 cut
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's upcoming romantic drama, Tere Ishk Mein, is set to hit theaters on Friday, November 28.
'Tere Ishk Mein' advance booking begins; 6,500 tickets sold
The much-anticipated film Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has begun its advance booking on a positive note.
Is 'Tere Ishk Mein' similar to 'Kabir Singh'? Director responds
Ahead of the release of Tere Ishk Mein, director Aanand L Rai recently spoke about the film's characters.
'Face of heartbroken man': Dhanush decodes 'Tere Ishk Mein' role
Actor Dhanush, who is currently promoting his upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein with Kriti Sanon and director Aanand L Rai, recently spoke about his character, Shankar.
'Don't want to be...politically correct': Director on 'Tere Ishk Mein'
As his latest film, Tere Ishk Mein, gears up for release, director Aanand L Rai is busy with post-production work.
'Fake': Dhanush's manager denies casting couch allegations, files police complaint
Dhanush's manager, Sreyas, has denied any involvement in the casting couch allegations that recently surfaced.
Dhanush's manager accused of casting couch by actor Manya Anand
Actor Manya Anand has accused a man named Sreyas, who is reportedly associated with Tamil star Dhanush, of engaging in a casting couch.
How Kriti prepared to play Mukti in 'Tere Ishk Mein'
Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon recently talked about her long-standing desire to work with filmmaker Aanand L Rai.
Will Dhanush direct Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 173'?
Dhanush, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, is reportedly in talks to direct superstar Rajinikanth in his next movie, Thalaivar 173 (tentative title).
What drew Kriti Sanon to romance-drama 'Tere Ishk Mein'
At the recent trailer launch of her upcoming movie Tere Ishk Mein, actor Kriti Sanon spoke about the similarities she shares with her character, Mukti.
'Tere Ishk Mein' trailer: Dhanush-Kriti entangled in fiery love story
The much-anticipated trailer of Tere Ishk Mein, helmed by Aanand L. Rai, was released on Friday. The romantic drama stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles.
'Gustaakh Ishq' trailer: 'Shayari' and 'mohabbat' rule Fatima-Vijay starrer
The much-anticipated trailer of Manish Malhotra's production debut, Gustaakh Ishq, has been released.
'Gustaakh Ishq,' 'Family Man' to premiere at IFFI 2025
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will take place in Goa from November 20-28.
Dhanush's 'D54': Makers request fans not to share leaked footage
The production house of Dhanush's upcoming film, tentatively titled D54, has requested fans not to share leaked footage from the sets.
'Idli Kadai' is streaming now; where to watch Dhanush starrer?
The much-anticipated rural drama Idli Kadai, starring Dhanush, hit Netflix on Wednesday, October 29.
Rajinikanth-Dhanush's homes receive bomb threats; turn out to be hoax
The residences of Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Dhanush, as well as a political leader's home in Chennai, were reportedly sent bomb threat emails this week, per Maalai Malar.
OTT: When, where to watch Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai'
Dhanush's directorial venture, Idli Kadai, is all set for its OTT release.
'Tere Ishk Mein' title track: Arijit, Rahman deliver heartbreak ballad
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has reunited with singer Arijit Singh and lyricist Irshad Kamil for the title track of their upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein.
'Raanjhanaa' AI-climax: Karan Johar supports Aanand L Rai, slams Eros
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai's 2013 film Raanjhanaa recently landed in a controversy after its Tamil re-release with an AI-altered ending.
Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai': Makers issue piracy warning
The production house behind Dhanush's latest film, Idli Kadai, has issued a stern warning against piracy after its release on Wednesday.
'Tere Ishk Mein' teaser: Dhanush-Kriti's passionate love story turns violent
The much-anticipated film Tere Ishk Mein, featuring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has finally unveiled its teaser.
Dhanush-Kriti's 'Tere Ishk Mein' teaser coming with Dusshera releases
The much-anticipated film Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, will have its first teaser released next week (October 2 to be exact).
'Idli Kadai': Dhanush asks fans not to trust early reviews
Ahead of the release of his next directorial, Idli Kadai, actor-filmmaker Dhanush has urged audiences to be wary of early reviews that flood the internet even before a film's first screening is over.
Why is Dhanush's upcoming film called 'Idli Kadai'
Actor-director Dhanush recently explained the meaning behind the title of his upcoming film Idli Kadai.
Dhanush in talks with 'Virata Parvam' director for Telugu film
National Award-winning actor Dhanush is reportedly in talks with director Venu Udugula for his next Telugu film.
Rashmika Mandanna's next role? Possibly a ghost in 'Kanchana 4'
The upcoming Tamil horror-comedy film Kanchana 4 may feature actor Rashmika Mandanna in a pivotal role.
'Nobody better' for Abdul Kalam biopic: Raut gushes about Dhanush
Filmmaker Om Raut has expressed his excitement about working with actor Dhanush on the upcoming film, Kalam: The Missile Man of India.
Mrunal Thakur breaks silence on dating Dhanush: 'Just a good...'
Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur has finally addressed the ongoing speculation about her relationship with Tamil superstar Dhanush.
'Art has to be...protected': Shoojit Sircar on 'Raanjhanaa's AI ending
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has spoken up against the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in altering the ending of Aanand L Rai's Raanjhanaa.
Dhanush-Mrunal dating? All about their age-gap, past relationships, and more
Tamil superstar Dhanush and Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur are reportedly dating.
Dhanush, Mrunal Thakur dating? Here's what we know
Rumors are swirling that South Indian superstar Dhanush and Bollywood star Mrunal Thakur are dating.
'Completely disturbed me': Dhanush on AI-altered 'Raanjhanaa' re-release
Actor Dhanush has condemned the unauthorized re-release of his iconic 2013 film Raanjhanaa, which has been altered using artificial intelligence (AI).
'Raanjhanaa' re-released with AI-altered ending; fans react
The 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa (Tamil version) has been re-released with a controversial AI-altered ending, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
AI-altered 'Raanjhanaa' releases: Aanand L Rai calls it 'deeply upsetting'
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has expressed his disapproval of an AI-altered version of his 2013 film Raanjhanaa. The re-release, featuring a digitally generated ending, hit theaters on Friday.
'You think...machines can create films': Director on AI-altered 'Raanjhanaa' ending
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has expressed his concerns over the AI-altered ending of his 2013 film Raanjhanaa.
'Raanjhanaa' re-release: Eros responds to director's criticism over AI-powered climax
The 2013 Hindi film Raanjhanaa is set to be re-released in Tamil Nadu with a new, AI-generated "happy" ending.
'Raanjhanaa' re-release: Director angry with Eros over AI-powered climax
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has expressed his displeasure over Eros International's decision to re-release his 2013 film Raanjhanaa with an AI-generated climax.
Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' now streaming on Amazon Prime Video
The critically acclaimed film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, has finally been released on Amazon Prime Video.
'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.