Dhanush’s Journey in the Film Industry
Dhanush, also known as Venkatesh Prabhu, is a renowned Indian actor, producer, director, writer, and playback singer. He started his career in the Tamil film industry and has now established himself as a versatile actor in Bollywood and Hollywood as well. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional performances in movies. Let’s take a look at Dhanush’s latest filmography and his journey in the film industry.
From Tamil Movies to Bollywood
Dhanush made his acting debut in the Tamil movie ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai’ in 2002, which was directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja. He gained recognition for his role in the movie ‘Kadhal Kondein’ in 2003, which was directed by his brother Selvaraghavan. He went on to act in several Tamil movies such as ‘Pudhupettai,’ ‘Aadukalam,’ and ‘Maryan,’ which won him critical acclaim. In 2013, he made his Bollywood debut with the movie ‘Raanjhanaa,’ which was directed by Anand L. Rai. He received positive reviews for his performance in the movie and went on to act in other Bollywood movies such as ‘Shamitabh’ and ‘Rajinikanth’s Kaala.’
His Hollywood Debut
Dhanush made his Hollywood debut with the movie ‘The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir’ in 2018, which was directed by Ken Scott. The movie was based on the novel ‘The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe’ by Romain Puértolas. Dhanush played the lead role of Ajatashatru Lavash Patel, a street magician from Mumbai who goes on a journey to find his father. The movie was screened at several film festivals and received positive reviews for Dhanush’s performance.
Latest Tamil Movies
Dhanush’s latest Tamil movie ‘Karnan’ was released in 2021, which was directed by Mari Selvaraj. The movie is based on the Kodiyankulam caste violence that happened in 1995. Dhanush played the lead role of Karnan, a fearless village youth who fights for the rights of his people. The movie received positive reviews for Dhanush’s performance and the direction. He is currently working on his upcoming Tamil movie ‘D43,’ which is directed by Karthick Naren.
Future Projects
Dhanush has several projects lined up for the future. He will be seen in the Tamil movie ‘Jagame Thandhiram,’ which is directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The movie is set to release on Netflix on June 18, 2021. He will also be seen in the Bollywood movie ‘Atrangi Re,’ which is directed by Aanand L. Rai. The movie also stars Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan in lead roles. It is set to release on August 6, 2021.
Conclusion
Dhanush has come a long way in his career and has established himself as a versatile actor in the film industry. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional performances in movies. His journey from Tamil movies to Bollywood and Hollywood is an inspiration to many aspiring actors. We look forward to seeing more of his exceptional performances in the future.
