Facts you probably didn’t know about Dhanush

Dhanush's real name is Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja

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He wanted to study hotel management and become a chef

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He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai, which was directed by his father Kasthuri Raja

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Remember the song Kolaveri Di? Apparently, Dhanush wrote the lyrics in under 10 minutes

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In 2010, Dhanush became the youngest actor in India to bag the National Film Award for Best Actor

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He made his Hollywood debut as the protagonist in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

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