| Real Name | Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja |
| Nickname | Poetu, Indian Bruce Lee |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Lyricist, Playback Singer |
| Height | 5′7¾″ (1.72 m) |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 28 July 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Madras (Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Education | Completed schooling in Chennai (details of higher education not publicly documented) |
| School / College | Theofilus School, Chennai (reported) |
| Parents | Father: Kasthuri Raja (director) Mother: Vijayalakshmi Brother: Selvaraghavan (director) Children: 2 (names kept private) |
| Spouse | Aishwarya Rajinikanth (former spouse) |
| Marital Status | Divorced (married in 2004, divorced in 2024) |
| Hobbies | Writing lyrics, singing, traveling |
| Net Worth | $20 million (₹160 crore approx.) |
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Dhanush entered the film industry in 2002 with Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. Initially criticized for his unconventional looks, he quickly silenced critics with his...
His real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja.
Nicknamed Poetu and Indian Bruce Lee.
He was initially reluctant to join films, pushed by his brother Selvaraghavan.
...