Dhanush

Dhanush (born: Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja on 28 July 1983),is an Indian film actor, playback singer, lyricist and producer, prominent in Tamil cinema. His filmography includes critically acclaimed films like Kadhal Kondein, Pudhupettai, Aadukalam.
He won the National Film Award for Best Actor and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for his performance in Aadukalam. He is the son of Kasthuri Raja and the brother of Selvaraghavan, both directors in Tamil cinema. Dhanush has been in the spotlight in the wake of the mass success of his song "Why This Kolaveri Di".
Following his upbringing as the son of a noted director, Dhanush debuted under the direction of Kasthuri Raja in the Thulluvadho Ilamai with fellow debutant, Sherin. Upon release, the film fetch up big reviews and was a blockbuster, following the story of his character, Mahesh,and how his friends help him elope with his girlfriend.
But Dhanush's breakthrough film was in his brother Selvaraghavan's first directorial venture, Kadhal Kondein. The film portrayed Dhanush as a mentally-disturbed youth, Vinodh, who yearned for the love of his friend, played by Sonia Agarwal, eventually turning possessive over her.Upon release, the film won critical acclaim and became a commercial success, catapulting Dhanush into the main foray of actors in Tamil films.Furthermore his next film, released later in 2003, Thiruda Thirudi became a blockbuster. Appearing in his first hero-centric film, Dhanush earned Good reviews for his portrayal opposite debutant Chaya Singh.Furthermore, his performance in the song, Manmadha Rasa, was appreciated, subsequently earning the song cult status.