Birthday Bumps: 'Kolaveri di' boy Dhanush turns 29

Jul 28, 2012 12:47pm

Tamil actor-turned-filmmaker Dhanush K Raja turns 29 on July 28. Take a look at the actor's journey in the industry.
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Dhanush is the son of Tamil director Kasthuri Raja.
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Dhanush finished his higher education from St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Alwarthirunagar.
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He entered the acting career after much persuasion by his brother, director Selvaraghavan. Dhanush tied the knot with Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya on November 18 2004.
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The actor did his first movie 'Thulluvadho Ilamai' in 2002.
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Dhanush was nominated for Tamil Filmfare Award of Best Actor after his second movie 'Kadhal Kondein' in 2003.
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The actor did four films in year 2004 and two films in 2006.
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In 2007, Dhanush was nominated for two Awards - Vijay Award for Best Actor and Favourite Hero for his movie 'Polladhavan'.
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Dhanush got the Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year for his movie 'Yaaradi Nee Mohini' in 2008.
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'Aadukalam' film brought a turning point in Dhanush's life winning five awards National Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor, Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year, Asianet Film Award, SIIMA Award for Best Actor - Tamil in 2011.
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The actor did five movies 'Aadukalam', 'Seedan', 'Mappillai', 'Venghai', 'Mayakkam Enna' in 2011.
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Dhanush worked as a producer in film 'Ethir Neechal' in 2012.
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Dhanush has also worked as a playback singer and lyricist in his movies.
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Yuvan Shankar Raja was the one who helped Dhanush in playback singing.
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His 'Why this Kolaveri di' became a phenomenon worldwide and got overwhelming response when the song was released.
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'Why this Kolaveri di' was from the film '3', directed by his wife Aishwarya.
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He got much critical acclaim for his film '3'.
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For his movie '3', Dhanush sung another song 'Kannazhaga'.
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Dhanush was nominated to become the brand ambassador of PETA with the title of India's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity in 2011.
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'Pudhupettai' released in 2006 was Dhanush's biggest film, in terms of budget, till date.
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Dhanush faced failure from his first action film, 'Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan' opposite Aparna Pillai.
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The period of 2004-05 was a setback in Dhanush's life.
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Dhanush's pairing with Shruti Haasan in '3' paid off in terms of acting.
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Dhanush and Aishwarya have two sons named Yatra and Linga.
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Dhanush's 'Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram' was a remake of the successful Kannada movie 'Jogi'.
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Dhanush played the role of a local cockfighter in his 2011 hit 'Aadukalam'.
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In the 2003 film 'Kadhal Kondein', Dhanush played a mentally disturbed boy.
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Dhanush achieved his first hit in three years with the his movie 'Thiruvilayadal Arambam' in 2006.
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Now Dhanush is a shining star after his globally hit song 'Why this Kolavedi di'.
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On his birthday, IBNLive wishes him all success in his life and career.
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