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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
When Dhanush made a big statement about being 'forced' to do acting even though he didn't enjoy it
Dhanush 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." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo 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.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Pudhupettai': Selvaraghavan's iconic Dhanush-starrer to re-release in 4K
Ace filmmaker and actor Selvaraghavan on Thursday (July 24) announced that a 4K version of his acclaimed 2006 film, Pudhupettai, starring actor and his younger brother Dhanush, will be released in theatres on Saturday, July 26. The announcement, which was made on Selvaraghavan's official X handle, has come as a cause for celebration. Pudhupettai has enjoyed a cult status in Tamil cinema, with many hailing it as one of the best original gangster dramas. The film, also starring Sonia Agarwal and Sneha, followed Dhanush's Kokki Kumar, a youth sucked into a world of crime, who rises up to become one of the most powerful gangster-politicians of Chennai. Though it failed at the box office upon its initial release, it gained cult status over the years for its gritty storytelling, gripping staging of scenes, and Yuvan Shankar Raja's terrific songs and background scores. In particular, 'Oru Naalil Vaazhkai' continues to rule the playlists of fans for its comforting music and lyrics laced with existential themes. Interestingly, while Na Muthukumar is credited as the lyricist of the song, Selvaraghavan later stated that it was he who wrote the lyrics of the song. Interestingly, Selvaraghavan had announced that he is making a sequel to Pudhupettaiwith Dhanush. However, there hasn't been any updates regarding the same. Pudhupettai had cinematography by Arvind Krishna and editing by Kola Bhaskar. Lakshmi Movie Makers produced the film.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Selvaraghavan to headline Dennis Manjunath's next directorial
Meanwhile, on the directorial front, Selvaraghavan is currently working on 7G Rainbow Colony 2. Ravi Krishna, who led the original alongside Sonia Aggarwal, will reprise his role and will be joined by Anaswara Rajan in the sequel. The star-studded cast also features Jayaram, along with Suman Shetty and Sudha, who are also returning to play their roles as Lakshmi Narayanan (Suman Setty) and Kadhir's mother, respectively. Details about the film's plot and release date are yet to be disclosed.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Selvaraghavan's next, directed by Dennis Manjunath, goes on floors
Actor-director Selvaraghavan's next film, directed by Dennis Manjunath (Trip, Thookudurai), went on floors today, Wednesday, July 2. Starring Kannada actor Kushee Ravi as the female lead, the film commenced shoots in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The makers announced the news by sharing stills from the pooja ceremony of the film. The yet untitled film also stars seasoned actors such as YG Mahendran, Kousalya, and Mime Gopi. Sathish, Deepak, Hema, Lirthika, and N Jothi Kannan are also part of the cast. Details regarding the plot are unknown at the moment. With music scored by AK Prriyan, the film has cinematography by Ravi Varma K and editing by Deepak S. Bhakiyaraj serves as the art director. The yet untitled film is bankrolled by Vijaya Sathish under the Vyom Entertainments production banner.
Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who wanted to be chef, created a song in 6 minutes, earned stripes in Hollywood and will play notable politician next
Meet the actor who is one of the highest-paid stars of Kollywood and has been a recipient of four National Awards. Beyond his screen presence as a hero, he is also known for his contributions to music equally, and has taken on some of the most versatile roles throughout his career of five decades. Can you guess who we are talking about? Yes, it's Dhanush. Who is Dhanush? Born in July 1983, Dhanush hails from a family deeply rooted in the film industry. His father, Kasthuri Raja, has been a renowned film director and producer in Tamil cinema. On the other hand, his elder brother, Selvaraghavan, is also a notable filmmaker. The actor's mother, Vijayalakshmi, is a homemaker. Dhanush hails from Madras, Tamil Nadu, and has two sisters, Vimalageetha and Karthiga Karthik, who are younger than him. The actor and his family prefer to keep their lives low-key and are not often spotted out and about. Dhanush wanted to become a chef but was pressured to do films Despite coming from a film background, movies were never the first calling for Dhanush. In fact, he wished to take up a course in hotel management and become a chef. However, his plans never materialized, and it was his brother Selvaraghavan who pressured him to take up acting as a profession. Foray into films, successes and beyond Right before stepping into films, the actor changed his name from Venkatesh Prabhu to Dhanush, inspired by the fictional covert operation mentioned in the movie Kuruthipunal. Dhanush's debut came in 2002 with the teen film Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja himself. Although this was not a success, he then rose to prominence with his brother's film, Kaadhal Kondein, directed by Selvaraghavan in 2003, for which he received critical acclaim and won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor that year. With this, he continued to appear in several films, led by either his father, Kasthuri Raja, or his brother, Selvaraghavan, as director. Dhanush's sprinting acclaim with the song Kolaveri Di The year 2012 brought a complete turnover for Dhanush with the release of his film 3. Starring Shruti Haasan as the female lead, it was the track Kolaveri Di sung by the former that made his popularity reach far and wide. For the untold, the viral track was composed within a remarkably short time of 6 minutes, and it was sung and wrapped up entirely in just 20 minutes of brainstorming between him and the composer, Anirudh Ravichander. Subsequently, Dhanush forayed into Hindi cinema with Aanand L. Rai's Raanjhanaa, co-starring Sonam Kapoor. The film was a raging success and became the highest-grossing film of that year. Thereafter, in 2022, Dhanush grabbed global notice after he was roped in for the American action thriller film The Gray Man, marking his Hollywood debut. Dhanush's personal life, marriage to Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwaryaa Regarding his personal life, Dhanush married Tamil superstar Rajinikanth 's elder daughter, Aishwaryaa, in 2004. The duo are parents to their sons Yatra and Linga. After 18 years of marital bliss, the couple announced their separation in 2022. They were formally divorced in November 2024. However, Dhanush and Aishwaryaa continue to co-parent their sons together. Dhanush's work front ahead Dhanush can be summed up as one of the most versatile artists who has paved his way not just as an actor but also as a filmmaker, producer, and composer. He has four directorial ventures to his name to date, one of which is Idly Kadai, an upcoming project of his releasing this year. Additionally, he is set to portray the biopic of the Missile Man of India, APJ Abdul Kalam, in a movie directed by Om Raut. In fact, Dhanush was also announced to be reprising the role of legendary music composer Ilaiyarajaa on-screen in a biopic. He was last seen in Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa which released on June 20. Dhanush also recently completed shooting for his next Hindi film, Tere Ishk Mein.
