When Dhanush made a big statement about being 'forced' to do acting even though he didn't enjoy it
is one of the superstars of South cinema. The actor has come a long way and made a place for himself in everyone's hearts. But did you know he was not fond of acting? In fact, Dhanush once revealed that he was forced to do acting even though he didn't enjoy it and wanted to run away.
When Dhanush said he wanted to run away from acting
In an interview with Film Companion in 2021, the actor opened up about his initial days when he started working as an actor. Dhanush shared, "Acting just happened. In fact, during the first two films, I just wanted to run away. I didn't enjoy it. I was forced to do it."
What did Dhanush want to pursue as a career if not acting?
When he was asked about the same during the interview, Dhanush revealed that he wanted to be a chef. The actor shared that he always thought of cooking as one of the finest arts, as it brings happiness to the faces of the people when they love what is served.
Why did Dhanush continue to work as an actor?
Dhanush went on to reveal that only because of his brother
Selvaraghavan
and the film 'Kadhal Konden' did he start liking the art of filmmaking and acting. The actor called his brother a "genius" and added he kept doing films, and after talking to certain people, he started to take the job seriously. He said, "Sometimes, you identify your calling; your calling might also identify you. I am just really lucky that the latter happened to me."
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Dhanush's projects
The actor marked his debut with 'Thulluvadho Ilamai' in 2002. His career started taking shape after the box office success of his film, 'Thiruda Thirudi.'
The actor marked his international debut with 'The Gray Man,' directed by the Russo Brothers.
He will next feature in 'Idly Kadai,' 'D54' with
Vignesh Raja
, 'Tere Ishk Mein,' 'D55' with Rajkumar Periyasami, 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' directed by
Om Raut
, and more. 'Idly Kadai,' which is his fourth directorial, is set to hit theatres on October 1.
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