★ HOW OLD IS DHANUSH?
Dhanush is 43 years old, born February 25, 1983 in IN · Pisces.
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About
Dhanush turned Tamil cinema into a National Film Award powerhouse with rooster-fight roles and obsessive-lover turns that broke YouTube records. Born in India in 1983, the actor, filmmaker and lyricist has starred in 50 films, claimed four National Film Awards and anchored the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times. His 2010 performance in Aadukalam and 2019 turn in Asuran each won him Best Actor honours; his song "Rowdy Baby" became the first South Indian video to hit one billion YouTube views. A Pisces.
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Biography
Dhanush—birth name Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja—is an Indian actor, filmmaker, lyricist and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Born 25 February 1983, he has appeared in 50 films and holds four National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, fourteen SIIMA Awards and eight Filmfare Awards South. His 2002 debut, Thulluvadho Ilamai, was directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. Dhanush broke through with Polladhavan (2007) and Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008), then won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his rooster-fight jockey role in Aadukalam (2010). His Hindi film debut came with Aanand L. Rai's Raanjhanaa (2013), earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He won his second National Film Award for Best Actor for Asuran (2019). Beyond acting, Dhanush writes screenplays and sings; he produces through Wunderbar Films and made his directorial debut with Pa. Pandi (2017). His viral song "Why This Kolaveri Di" from 3 (2012) became the first Indian music video to cross 100 million YouTube views, while "Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2 reached one billion views, the first South Indian video to do so. He is one of Tamil cinema's highest-paid actors and has been named to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times. As a Pisces born in 1983, his Life Path number is 3 [enrichments.lifePath], suggesting creative expression and performance—traits evident in his multi-disciplinary career across acting, music and direction.
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Trivia
- His breakthrough role as a rooster-fight jockey in Aadukalam (2010) won him both the National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
- "Why This Kolaveri Di" from 3 (2012) was the first Indian music video to cross 100 million views on YouTube.
- "Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2 became the first South Indian video song to reach one billion YouTube views.
- He has been included in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times.
- Raayan (2024) is his highest-grossing release to date.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Dhanush gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Dhanush?
- Dhanush is 43 years old (born February 25, 1983).
- When is Dhanush's birthday?
- Dhanush was born on February 25, 1983.
- What is Dhanush's zodiac sign?
- Dhanush is a Pisces, born February 25, 1983.
- What is Dhanush's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Dhanush was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Dhanush from?
- Dhanush is from IN.
- What does Dhanush do?
- Dhanush is a writer.
- Is Dhanush still alive?
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