Tamil star Dhanush is currently enjoying the celebrations as he received the National Award for his performance in the action thriller film ‘Raayan’. The Tamil superstar is one of the biggest stars in the country who has diversified his portfolio as an actor, director, producer and singer. Dhanush, who himself comes from a film background, let’s take a look at the ‘Kara’ star’s film family tree.The actor before taking his stage name Dhanush is known by Venkatesh Prabhu as his birth name. Born in a family that has strong roots in the Tamil film industry, he was exposed to cinema from a very young age and made his debut as a young face in the 2002 film ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai’, a teenage drama film directed by his father. Kasthuri Raja and written by his brother in Selvaraghavan.
Dhanush brothers
Dhanush has three brothers. His elder brother, Selvaraghavan, is one of the most respected directors and screenwriters in Tamil cinema. It has played a key role in Dhanush’s acting career. Her two sisters, Dr. Karthika Devi and Dr. K. Vimala Geetha, chose a different path and became doctors instead of joining the film industry.
Dhanush’s marriage with Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Later in 2004, Dhanush married Aishwarya Rajinikanth, who is the eldest daughter of legendary Tamil film actor Rajinikanth and Latha Rajinikanth. Their marriage brought together two of the most prominent Tamil film families. However, after 18 years of their marriage, Dhanush and Aishwarya announced their separation in 2022.
Dhanush’s children and the next generation
The former couple have two sons, Yatra Raja, who was born in 2006, and Linga Raja, who was born in 2010. Despite their separation, Dhanush and Aishwarya continue to co-parent their children.Talking about his upcoming generation, Dhanush’s elder son Yatra has already made his debut as a lyricist in Dhanush’s romantic comedy film ‘Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK)’. He wrote the hook and four lines for the song ‘Golden Sparrow’. He is also expected to debut as an actor.