South Superstar Dhanush Is Silently Raising The Bar By Making A Mark Globally & It's Remarkable

Born as Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, better known as Dhanush, has revolutionised the Tamil film industry. He is a multi-ethnic Indian actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and director. His family gave him his first break in the performing world, and his early movies mostly catered to youthful audiences while focusing on romance stories and failed love.

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With his extraordinarily skilled performances, he has altered the definition of what a hero should be. He has played both prominent hero parts in masala films and unconventional and experimental roles.

Journey To Become A Star

His acting career began in 2002 with the Kasthuri Raja-directed film Thulluvadho Ilamai. Nobody could have predicted that he would become a National Award-winning actor 20 years later.

Thulluvadho Ilamai

Kaadhal Kondein, his second film, which was his brother Selvaraghavan's debut as a director in 2003, was a financial success. Moreover, this was Dhanush's big Tamil film debut. When the movie was released, it received a lot of positive reviews from critics and the audience.

With Pudhupettai, which established him as an action star, Dhanush shot to fame. To become an A-list star, took him nearly 7-8 years. But his first film, which he performed at the age of 19, marked the beginning of his journey to stardom.

Aadukalam

Aadukalam was his "Dream Project," for which he spent three years filming. He took on the persona of a local cock-fighter. At the 58th National Film Awards, the movie received overwhelmingly good reviews and took home six awards. The National Film Award for Best Actor went to Dhanush, who was the youngest recipient of the award.

In 2012, the psychological thriller movie 3 directed by Aishwarya, and starring Dhanush and Shruthi Hassan, became known for its "Why This Kolaveri Di" song.

Why This Kolaveri Di?

Kolaveri Di became the first Indian video on YouTube to reach 100 million views. With the release of his song Kolaveri Di, Dhanush became well-known in Northern India. People were rocking along to the beat despite not understanding the song's lyrics. The music had such a catchy vibe.

Production House: Wunderbar Films

Velaiyilla Pattathari

He reportedly planned to both produce and direct the films. In 2010, Dhanush opened his production company Wunderbar Films. However, it took him two years to release his first film. Unfortunately, the film 3, which was directed by his wife Aishwarya, did poorly at the box office.

Ethir Neechal, Velaiyilla Pattathari (VIP), and Kaaki Sattai among his subsequent works solidified his standing as a producer with a good sense of narrative.

Bollywood Debut

Did you know that while performing Kolaveri Di at a Calcutta event, Dhanush got an offer for his Hindi film debut? To include Dhanush in his forthcoming movie Raanjhanaa, Aanand L Rai called him eagerly. He was so keen to tell the story to him that he flew to Calcutta the same day.

Raanjhanaa

Sonam Kapoor and Dhanush enjoyed significant success in Rai's 2013 film Raanjhanaa. The two were recognised by the audience as a fresh cinematic pair, and they connected well. Viewers gave both the directing and the actor's performance favourable praise. The plot involved a one-sided lover and was set in Varanasi.

Shamitabh

Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush, two megastars, collaborated on the R. Balki film Shamitabh in 2015. Based on a satirical drama, the movie revolved around two talented characters who have not achieved success. When the team decides to use Amitabh's voice and Danish acting (Dhanush), they establish themselves as powerful teams. However, their ego eventually put an end to everything.

Atrangi Re

Dhanush and Aanand reunited once again in his most recent Hindi film, Atrangi Re. Sara Ali Khan and Akash Kumar also play important characters in the movie. It is Atrangi, as the title suggests (different). The main focus of the plot was the romance between Vishu and Rinku (Sara Ali Khan) (Dhanush). And Sajjad Ali gave the Midas touch (Akshay Kumar).

Hollywood Debut

The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir

While conducting research for my piece, Of late, The Gray Man is being referred to as Dhanush's Hollywood debut. I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but it's Not. He made his Hollywood debut in Ken Scott's The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir in 2018. The comedy-adventure movie was based on a Romain Puertolas novel. The movie was first published in France in May 2018 and was initially written in French. This movie is shot in a variety of locations, including India, Brussels, Paris, and Rome.

The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir Trailer

With the renowned Avengers: Endgame directors' Russo Brothers' production, Dhanush is all set to feature in a Hollywood film. Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling will both have major roles in the movie The Gray Man. The movie is based on Mark Greaney's book of the same name. The prominent cast also includes Ana de Armas, Rege-Jean Page, Jessica Henwick, Billy Bob Thornton, and Wagner Moura.

The Gray Man

The Gray Man will be available on Netflix on July 22. Fans can' wait to see the film because of its star cast and the thrilling storyline.

The Gray Man Trailer

National Awards Winner

Kakka Muttai earned Dhanush the 2015 National Award for Best Children's Film. Additionally, he received the National Award for Best Actor in 2011 and 2020 for the movies Aadukalam and Asuran.

What Made Him A Global Celebrity?

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Dhanush is an excellent role model because of his simplicity and humility. Despite being Rajnikanth's ex-son-in-law, he never took advantage of his father-in-law's celebrity status. In addition, Dhanush was determined to forge his own unique identity despite coming from a film family.

In addition to succeeding in the Southern film business, Dhanush has also proven his talent in Bollywood and Hollywood. Thus, making him a Global Phenomenon. He has not only found work, but he has also established himself. Even though he has three Hindi films to his credit, his debut film Raanjhanaa has a massive fan base and people recognize him for his work. Along with his personality, it is his performance that warms your heart.

The Gray Man Interview And His Response

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In a recent interview, Dhanush was asked how he got the part in this international film. "I don't know how I ended up in this film," he replied. His witty yet humble response left everyone in splits with enthusiastic applause.

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