| Wikiintro / Biography | |
|---|---|
| Name | R K Vengadesha Prabu |
| Other Name | Dhanush K Raja |
| Real Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Lyricist, Screenwriter, and Playback Singer |
| Debut | • Tamil Film: Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) • Hindi Film: Raanjhanaa (2013) • English Film: The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2015) |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 28 July 1982 |
| Age | 41 |
| Birth Place | Government Children’s Hospital in Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Naicker (Backward class community) |
| Career in Film and TV | |
| Most Popular Movies: | • Aadukalam (2011) • Velaiyilla Pattathari (VIP) (2014) • Asuran (2019) • Karnan (2021) • The Gray Man (2022) • Pudhupettai (2006) • Mayakkam Enna (2011) • Maryan (2013) • Vada Chennai (2018) • Atrangi Re (2021) |
| Net Worth | |
| Net worth (Approx) as of 2023 | Rs. 31.75 crore (as of 2019) |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | Thai Sathya Matriculation High School, Chennai |
| College / Institute / University | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Computer Application (distance education) |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Idiyappam, Kadala Curry |
| Book | Love Story by Erich Segal |
| Song | “Thendral Vanthu Theendum Pothu” from the film ‘Avatharam’ (2014) |
| Movie | Netri Kann (1981) Baashha (1995) Pudhupettai (2006) Drushyam (2014) |
| Music | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Color | Black |
| Sports | Tennis, Snooker, Football, Cricket |
| Football Club | FC Barcelona |
| Actor | Mohanlal, Amitabh Bachchan, Al Pacino, Tom Hanks |
| Actresses | Simran, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Monica Bellucci |
| Cricketer | Virat Kohli |
| Car Collection | • Audi A8 • Bentley Continental Flying Spur • Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2 • Jaguar XE |
| Physical status | |
| Height | in centimeters- 179 cm in meters- 1.79 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 9” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 70 kg in Pounds- 154 lbs |
| Body Measurement | Chest: 38 inches Waist: 30 inches Biceps: 11 inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | Kasthuri Raja (Filmmaker) |
| Mother | Vijaylakshmi |
| Sister | K. Vimala Geetha, Karthika Devi (Doctor) |
| Brother | Selvaraghavan (Elder, Director) |
| Father-in-law | Rajinikanth (Actor) |
| Wife | Aishwarya R. Dhanush (Director and Classical Dancer) (m. 2004; div. 2022) |
| Son | • Yatra (born; 2006) • Linga (born; 2010) |
| Partner, Girlfriend, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Marriage Date | 8 November 2004 |
| Marriage Place | Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam, Chennai |
| Relationship/Affairs | • Aishwarya R. Dhanush • Shruti Haasan (Actor; rumoured in 2011) • Trisha Krishnan (Actor; rumoured) |
| Social Media Account and Contact Details | |
| Dhanush K Raja | |
| Dhanush K Raja | |
| Dhanush K Raja | |
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Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Dhanush
- Dhanush is a pure vegetarian, he has been a vegetarian since he was a child.
- He is a talented singer and songwriter.
- He has written and sung many of his own songs, including the popular hit “Why This Kolaveri Di”.
- Dhanush is a big fan of cricket.
- He is a close friend of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.
