South cinema star Dhanush is making headlines for his close relationship with an actress. However, their relationship is not yet official. Apart from that, the actor has recently released a statement against the AI-generated version of his Hindi film Raanjhanaa.
Dhanush was born on July 28, 1983, to former director-producer Kasthuri Raja and his wife, Vijayalakshmi. Dhanush has an elder brother, Selvaraghavan, who is also a popular director-turned-actor. He also has two sisters. After starting his career in the industry, he married superstar Rajinikanth’s elder daughter, Aishwaryaa. After 20 years of marriage, they both decided to part ways. The couple has two children.
While the actor’s personal life is currently in the news due to his rumored relationship, over the years he has professionally diversified his career as a producer, singer, and most recently, a director.
Dhanush has been working in films for almost two decades. He has appeared in several movies, showcasing different performances in mass entertainers, romantic dramas, and comedies. He is truly one of the most versatile actors in India.
Let’s take a look at the actor’s net worth. As per a report by The Financial Express, this star holds around ₹230 crores, which makes him one of the highest-paid actors in the South Indian film industry.
The Asuran actor has collaborated with many popular brands like 7-Up, OLX, and several others. Dhanush owns a massive home in Chennai, where his former father-in-law also resides. A report published by the Hindustan Times mentions that its estimated value is around ₹150 crore.
Dhanush approximately charges between ₹20 and ₹35 crore for each film. It has also been noted that the actor reportedly charged ₹4 crore for appearing in the Russo Brothers’ The Gray Man. The film featured an ensemble cast including Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans. Dhanush made a small but impactful appearance in the movie. He also owns several luxury cars like Jaguar, Audi, Rolls-Royce Ghost, and even a Bentley, which makes him one of the most admired celebrities in terms of his vehicle collection.
Talking about Dhanush’s upcoming films, he will be seen in a Hindi film, Tere Ishk Mein, a sequel to his superhit Raanjhanaa, alongside actress Kriti Sanon. The film is directed by Anand L. Rai. The first glimpse of the film has already increased fan curiosity. Apart from that, he will also be seen in a Tamil-language drama film titled Idly Kadai, which is slated to release on October 1 this year. Dhanush is also producing this film.