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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
8 must-watch movies of Dhanush
8 must-watch movies of Dhanush July 28, 2025 Credit: Instagram/@dhanushkraja The film is about a spirited boy who falls for a girl who doesn't love him back. Dhanush captured Kundan's innocence, intensity, and eventual heartbreak with aching honesty. Raanjhanaa Credit:IMDb Dhanush delivered a power-packed performance as a man fighting caste and class. This gripping drama is both a family saga and a fiery social statement. Asuran Dhanush's rage simmered in a film in which a young man from a marginalized community rises in revolt. The film is unforgettable with symbolic storytelling and powerful visuals. Karnan The actor played a vulnerable yet fiery youth caught in an ego war on roosters. His National Award-winning performance is full of rawness and depth. Aadukalam A quiet man with a mysterious past is forced back into the world of violence he once left behind. Dhanush directed and acted in this gritty film on redemption. Raayan Two different people are forced into marriage, only to finally fall in love. Dhanush brought soulful charm into the film, also starring Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. Atrangi Re A dark and intense thriller, Kubera explored wealth, power, and moral dilemmas. Dhanush played a character navigating greed and guilt in a world driven by money. Kuberaa A carrom player gets pulled into a decades-long gang war. This Dhanush-starrer is full of twists, betrayals and fierce character arcs. Vada Chennai Wishing Dhanush a very happy birthday. Which film would you be watching today?
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Idly Kadai' first single released on Dhanush's birthday; GV Prakash's musical strikes a chord
The ever-winning duo of Dhanush and G.V. Prakash has reunited for the upcoming film 'Idly Kadai'. The makers have unveiled the first single track titled 'Enna Sugam' from the film. Dhanush, who made his directorial debut with 'Pa Paandi', later directed and acted in his 50th film, 'Raayan'. After that, he directed the film 'Nilavukku En Mel Enadi Kobam' featuring his sister's son Pavish in the lead role. He is currently directing and starring in his 52nd film, 'Idly Kadai', and the film is scheduled to release on October 1. Released as a birthday surprise Meanwhile, the first song from the film, 'Enna Sugam', has been released as a treat to fans on the occasion of Dhanush's birthday. It has been written by Dhanush and sung by him along with singer Swetha Mohan. This melodious song is receiving a good response from the fans. The song, composed by GV Prakash Kumar, which is 3 minutes and 48 seconds long, has been released as a lyrical video. It also includes some BTS from the film, and fans got excited with it. Set in a rural backdrop Reported to be a rural drama, the shooting of the film took place in and around Theni. The expectations are high as Dhanush will be pairing up with Nithya Menon again after 'Thiruchitrambalam'. It stars Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Arun Vijay, and Shalini Pandey in important roles. 'Idly Kadai' was initially announced to be released on April 10th, but the release date of the film was pushed back due to various reasons. Now, with the success of the song, the expectations for the film have increased further, and the makers are sure to release the film on the latest announced date.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Idly Kadai: Dhanush's birthday update builds buzz, first single out soon
Dhanush will be next seen on big screens in 'Idly Kadai', and it has been officially announced that the rural drama will hit the screens on October 1. The film, which was supposed to release in April, was postponed due to some reasons. The filming of the film has now been completed and post-production work is in full swing. Meanwhile, it is said that a special update will be released on the occasion of Dhanush's birthday. GV Prakash 's post hints at first single release soon The film's music composer GV Prakash Kumar posted 'Idly Kadai' on his X (formerly Twitter) page and added emojis. This confirms that the first single of the film 'Idly Kadai' will be released soon. Fans were already anticipating the release of a single or teaser on Dhanush's birthday (July 28). Now this update has made them even more excited. Dhanush wraps dubbing Playing the leading role, Dhanush is also helming 'Idly Kadai', and the film marks his fourth directorial after 'Pa Paandi', 'Raayan', and 'NEEK'. Dhanush has been fully engaged in the dubbing and music scoring of the film for the past few days. Even though he had a two-week break from July, he used it to his advantage and quickly wrapped up the filming of 'Idly Kadai'. Reports suggest that not only him, but also the dubbing work of other actors has been completed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dhanush shoots for Vignesh Raja 's next project Along with all this, Dhanush is currently acting in a new film directed by Vignesh Raja. The pooja is over, and the shooting has started. So far, Dhanush has directed Pa. Pandi and Rayan, both of which were successful films. So, there is a lot of anticipation for his fourth directorial venture, 'Idly Kadai'. With the audio release update, fans are now eagerly waiting for the film.
India Today
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kuberaa box office Day 3: Dhanush's Telugu film scores excellent opening weekend
Dhanush's Telugu film 'Kuberaa' has been doing a fabulous business at the box office. The film opened at Rs 14.75 crore nett, and ended up finishing its opening weekend at a fantastic Rs 48.50 crore film experienced a jump in its collection on Sunday, and collected in the range of Rs 17 crore nett. The Sekhar Kammula directorial emerged as the biggest opener for Dhanush globally (Rs 27 crore gross), surpassing his 'Raayan', which collected Rs 23 crore day-wise box office breakup of 'Kuberaa' after three days - nett collection (Source: Sacnilk)Friday: Rs 14.75 croreSaturday: Rs 16.5 croreSunday: Rs 17.25 croreTotal: Rs 48.50 crore 'Kuberaa' marks the return of Dhanush to Telugu cinema. The film has benefitted a lot from positive word-of-mouth on social media, and largely positive reviews from critics. Monday stands crucial for the film now, given it will have to maintain a steady pace during the weekdays to establish more records for Dhanush at the box office. It will be interesting to see if 'Kuberaa' manages to surpass the lifetime India business of 'Raayan' (Rs 94.79 crore) to emerge as the biggest film for Dhanush at the box office.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- The Sun
My innocent son, 16, was butchered in zombie knife attack over his pal's petty Snapchat feud… his final text haunts me
TEARS streaming down her face, heartbroken mum Fiona Namusoke stroked her teenage son's lifeless body as he lay in a hospital bed. It was still warm. Barely hours earlier Fiona, 42, had been on her way to pick him up in September 2023 when she received a devastating call telling her Ashraf Habimana had been stabbed. 9 9 9 Ash, from Luton, had been wrongly targeted by evil twin brothers Athif and Althaf Hussaindeen, then both 17, in a revenge attack over a petty Snapchat feud. The 16-year-old was stabbed multiple times by a large zombie knife which sliced through his body and punctured his lung. He was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital, but doctors couldn't save him. Now his devastated mum Fiona is sharing her heartbreaking story in a bid to raise awareness of knife crime in the UK and the growing threat it poses to our children. She says: 'I'd only taken my son to school that day. My son was a good boy, he was so pure.' Fiona, a single mum to two sons, tells how Ash was a hard-working student who was just two weeks into his A-Levels. He was also incredibly dedicated and caring towards his brother Raayan, 19, who was diagnosed with severe autism aged 10 in 2016 and became non-verbal. Fiona, a full-time carer for Raayan, says Ash naturally stepped into the role of big brother, despite being younger. She says: 'Ash was always like a young carer. He would feed Raayan, play with him and teach him how to count. It was beautiful. He loved his brother.' Ash filled his time with interesting hobbies, enjoying swimming, basketball, playing guitar and listening to R&B. In 2021, the family moved house from central Luton, where they'd lived for eight years, to a new home on the edge of Luton, near Dunstable. Tributes to boy, 15, stabbed to death with zombie knife & left dying on street as pals share agony Fiona says: 'As Ash got older, it was his dream to work in cybersecurity. "He wanted to help people from being scammed on the internet. 'I was so proud of him. Ash studied incredibly hard, and got great grades for his GCSEs.' Final text On the day of the attack, Fiona had dropped him off at school as normal. 'I said goodbye, and gave him £10 for some food or the bus," she recalls. 'That afternoon I was giving Raayan a bath when I rang Ash to ask when his last lesson was. 'He told me he was going to get his favourite wrap with his friends. He asked me to collect him from the wrap place. 'After our call he texted me, 'Are you going to pick me up now or later?' to which I replied, 'I'll pick you up in a few minutes.' 'Just minutes later, I had a call from an unknown number. A man's voice yelled that Ashraf had been stabbed. I realised it was my old neighbour. 'I didn't believe it. I thought it was a prank.' 9 9 'Please save my baby' Fiona got Raayan dressed, put him in the car and sped towards their old house in Luton. She pulled up to the road which was packed with frightened locals, ambulances and police. Fiona says: 'A lady I'd known for years rushed over, confirming it was Ash. She said he'd been stabbed by the wrap shop. Another boy too. 'I burst into tears, I couldn't believe it. He'd only just texted me. 'I realised Ash was inside the ambulance, bleeding out. It was locked. 'I was hysterical, screaming for God to save my son, to please save my baby. He couldn't die.' Ash was blue-lighted to the hospital. There, Fiona was taken into a private room. The family of the other boy who'd also been stabbed were there with her. But as a group of doctors entered, they asked to be alone with Fiona. Fiona says: 'They told me they'd done everything they could, but they couldn't save Ash. 'I didn't understand. I begged them desperately to keep trying. 'But they told me Ash was already dead. His lungs had been punctured. 'I collapsed to the floor, and blacked out. 'When I came to, they let me see Ash. There was a pool of blood underneath his bed. 'I touched his feet, and they were still warm. I was crying, begging him to wake up, but he wouldn't. I'd never felt such pain before.' 'His feet were still warm' The following day police informed Fiona they'd arrested two young boys, who'd they'd tracked down through CCTV. Athif and Althaf Hussaindeen, now 18, were twin brothers. Over the coming months, Fiona slowly discovered what had happened. Petty Snapchat feud Fiona says: 'Earlier that day at school one of Ash's good friends had got into a fight. He'd fought with the boy, Athif. Ash wasn't there. 'Athif had been punched whilst being recorded on Snapchat. 'Humiliated, he went home, grabbed a large zombie knife he'd purchased online, and gathered his twin brother, Althaf. 'The teenage twin brothers, as well as other friends with knives, searched the area looking for Ash's friend. 'Sadly, as they found him Ash was there, eating his wrap, waiting for the lift from me. I touched his feet, and they were still warm. I was crying, begging him to wake up, but he wouldn't. I'd never felt such pain before Fiona Namusoke "He had no idea what was happening. Ash was chased by the brothers. 'Althaf held Ash as he tried to run, whilst the other brother Athif stabbed Ash with the zombie knife three times in the back. 'The first time it went through Ash's textbooks and calculator. But the other two times it sliced through his body, puncturing his vital organs including his lungs. 'Ash's friend, the one they'd searched for, had also been stabbed but he'd survived. 'My heart was shattered. My son had no affiliation with gangs. He was innocent, unarmed and trying to get away to safety. "He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.' Smirking killers 9 9 9 In October 2024, Fiona faced the twisted brothers at Luton Crown Court. When the court was shown CCTV footage of Ash's murder, Fiona couldn't bear to watch. After a lengthy trial Athif Hussaindeen was sentenced to 24 years after being found guilty of murdering Ash. His brother Althaf Hussaindeen was given seven years after being found guilty of manslaughter. Fiona says: 'They laughed and smirked at me in tears. 'I'd only taken my son to school that day, I didn't understand how this could happen. 'I'd always been a protective, strict mum, dropping and picking him up from everywhere. 'No time would make up for my losing my son, and Raayan losing his brother.' 'Mothers must be vigilant' Now Fiona refuses to let her son's death be in vain and has started the Ashraf Habimana Foundation, dedicated to tackling knife crime and helping families affected. Fiona says: 'Our goal is to educate young children of how knives destroy lives, as well as encourage mothers to be more vigilant with their kids. 'Please check your children's bags and bedrooms weekly. Become a detective, and even monitor their computer and phone use. It could save lives. 'Raayan can't understand his brother is gone. Ash's smile was contagious and I want him to be remembered for the love he had for everyone.' Knife crime on the rise IN the last 10 years there has been a shocking 87 per cent increase in the number of police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument. In the 12 months to March 2024, 262 murders were committed involving a knife or sharp instrument. In the same period, 57 young people aged under 25 were murdered - 17 under the age of 16 - by a knife or sharp weapon. Over the past 10 years the number of teenagers killed with a knife or sharp object has increased by 240 per cent, from 22 to 53. In the year ending September 2024, there was a devastating total of 55,008 knife-enabled offences. Up to June of last year, the Met Police recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in London generally had risen by 16 per cent over the past year. In January Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick told The Sun the UK currently has a knife crime epidemic which is "completely out of control" in London.
