Happy Birthday, Dhanush! 10 films of Asuran, Raanjhanaa star for your playlist

Venkatesh Prabhu, better known by his stage name Dhanush, turned 40 on July 28, 2023. Actor Dhanush is accredited with a long list of critically-acclaimed films in Tamil as well as Hindi cinema. He is also a producer, a lyricist and a playback singer.  

Dhanush started his career as an actor in 2002 with 'Thulluvadho Ilamai', directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja. He achieved further success in 'Polladhavan' and 'Yaaradi Nee Mohini', both of which were commercially successful. 

Dhanush appeared in 25 films over the next 10 years, making his Hindi debut in 'Raanjhanaa' in 2013.

In 2011, Dhanush won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the Tamil film 'Aadukalam', and the following year, he gained international acclaim for his famous song 'Why This Kolaveri Di'. 

From Aadukalam to Raanjhanaa, here is a list of some of Dhanush's most famous films:

Asuran

Release Year: 2019

Cast: Dhanush, Manju Warrier and Prakash Raj

Aadukalam 

Release Year: 2011

Cast: Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu and Jayabalan

Vada Chennai 

Release Year: 2018

Cast: Dhanush, Ameer Sultan, and Radha Ravi

Pudhu Pettai

Release Year: 2006

Cast: Dhanush, Sneha, and Sonia Agarwal

Karnan

Release Year: 2021

Cast: Dhanush, Lal and Rajisha Vijayan

Raanjhanaa

Release Year: 2013

Cast: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub and Abhay Deol 

Mayakkam Enna 

Release Year: 2011

Cast: Dhanush, Richa Langella and Sunder Ramu

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Release Year: 2012

Cast: Dhanush, Shruti Haasan, and Prabhu

Atrangi re 

Release Year: 2021

Cast: Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar 

Maari 

Release Year: 2015

Cast: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, and Vijay Yesudas

Source: IMDb

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