Dhanush is an all-rounder performer with many skills such as actor, director, producer, and writer. He’s had an incredible journey of someone, starting from the bottom to having an illustrious career. There are many facets and incidents that you might still not know much about. So, let’s take a closer look at his life story.
Dhanush lived in poverty until he was eight. He lived in a single room & hardly got any proper meal. Recalling those times, Dhanush narrates an incident about how much he yearned for a red remote control toy car that his neighbor had.
He used to go and ask his neighbor to let him play with it, but they refused every time. In the end, his brother made him a make-shift car from a spool of thread. This story illustrates the humble beginnings he had and the level of success he's achieved.
When Dhanush was 16, he failed his 12th standard examinations, so his love interest at the time dumped him. He loved cooking and was hoping to obtain a degree in hotel management and become a chef. Either that or a career in marine engineering was his plan. But his brother and father insisted he act in the film Thulluvadho Ilamai.
Dhanush had rebelled vigorously against their decision. He had cried, threw tantrums, and even resorted to fasting, but to no avail. Several films later, Dhanush had realized that he belonged to movies. Today, he's glad that his folks forced him into film and says without their encouragement, he wouldn't be at this stage. Dhanush suffers from stage fright; it's something he's constantly dealing with but never lets the anxiety come between success.
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja chose his stage name as Dhanush, which is taken from a movie. He came up with the name while watching Kuruthipunal, which featured a covert operation – operation Dhanush. He wanted a unique identity and not to share his name with already renowned actors Prabhu & Prabhu Deva.
In the movie, Kaadhal Kondein was lauded for a brilliant performance of a psychopath. The performance impressed Aishwarya when she came for the screening of the film. She sent him a bouquet along with the message, "Good work, keep in touch." He followed through with the request and married Aishwarya. The most surprising aspect of their relationship is that Dhanush was only 21, and she was two years older. It was completely unheard of at the time and went against the norms of society.
His acting skills, dialogue delivery, energy, and the spirit he embodies in his characters are meticulously crafted. The audience has always been in awe whether he plays a decisive gangster in Pudhupettai or an obsessive one side lover in Raanjhanaa. His performance in Mayakkam Enna, where he enacts the body language of a dog to convince his inspirational figure, amazed everyone.
If you've seen Aadukalam, then you would be surprised to know that he is allergic to birds. He is such a brilliant songwriter that he wrote "Kolaveri Di" in six minutes. It took merely 35 minutes to get done with the first recording. The soup song took no time to be the first Indian song to cross 100 million views.
Dhanush has never shied away from helping people in need. Time and again, the actor has come forward and did his due part.
In 2017, Dhanush had given a cheque of ₹50000 to 125 families of farmers that had committed suicide personally. He paid all the medical bills and donated 5 Lakh to the old actress-singer Paravai Muniyamma. He contributed 15 Lakh during the lockdown.
He has been an ambassador of PETA, though he supports Jallikattu. He joined hands with WWF for Earth Hour 2012 and showed his responsible nature towards the planet.
Today, Dhanush is one of the top actors in the South Industry. He's stylish, humble, and has a magnetic personality that makes his fans flock to the screen. This actor has managed to impress with skills and express through his eyes. Dhanush is all about to make his Hollywood debut and continue expanding his reign.
