Tamil star Dhanush is currently celebrating winning the National Award for his performance in the action thriller Raayan. The Tamil superstar is one of the biggest stars in the country and has had a diverse career as an actor, director, producer and singer. Dhanush himself comes from a film background, so let’s take a look at the film family tree of the ‘Kala’ star.Before the actor took the stage name Dhanush, Venkatesh Prabhu called it his birth name. Born into a family with deep roots in the Tamil film industry, he learned about filmmaking from a young age and made his young-faced debut in 2002 with the film “Thulluvadho Ilamai”, a teen drama directed by his father Kasturi Raja and written by his brother Selvaraghavan.
Dhanush’s siblings
Dhanush has three siblings. His elder brother Selvaraghavan is one of the most respected directors and screenwriters in the Tamil film industry. He played a key role in Dhanush’s acting career. His 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 Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Later in 2004, Dhanush married Aishwarya Rajinikanth, the eldest daughter of legendary Tamil film actors Rajinikanth and Rasha Rajinikanth. Their marriage brought together two of the most famous families of Tamil cinema. However, Dhanush and Aishwarya announced their separation in 2022 after 18 years of marriage.
Dhanush’s children and the next generation
The former couple have two sons, Yatra Raja, born in 2006, and Linga Raja, born in 2010. Despite their separation, Dhanush and Aishwarya continue to co-parent their children.Talking about his next generation, Dhanush’s eldest son Yatra has made his debut as a lyricist in the romantic comedy film Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) directed by Dhanush. He wrote the chorus and four lines for the song “The Golden Sparrow.” He is also expected to make his acting debut.