“CINEMA” – The six letter word that almost has become a primary reason
that keeps the world spinning, if not other’s, mine at least. It is recreation, that humans need after
being satisfied with all their basic necessity, which flawlessly cinema does
becoming almost mankind’s fourth basic necessity in life. Carrying forth this
bigger responsibility and pamper, movies reflect different kinds of thoughts in
different ways. There are numerous movies that come in different genres around
the whole world and India is no exception. The word ‘Cinema’ and ‘India’ has
almost become inseparable so does South India. ‘Kollywood’ is the term we used
to refer the Tamil Cine industry as that commutes the audience through Tamil as
primary language. This post is going to talk about one person who is becoming
inevitable in the industry without whom would Kollywood lack lustre.
The Tamil Cinema industry has produced some extraordinary artists who
complement the industry with authentic ease. Tamil Cine industry has been
witnessing enormous growth over the generations together producing some
exemplary stories. We are going to talk about one such risen star in the Tamil
industry whose name will speak for who he is.
“Dhanush” is a seven letter word
and so do words “Victory” and “Success” are. This man has almost turned the
Midas of the Tamil Film Industry; for whatever he touches turns Gold.
“Venkatesh Prabhu
Kasthuri Raja” aka “Dhanush” started his career with a solid youth-rollicking flick
“Thulluvatho Illamai” directed by his very own dad Mr. Kasthuri Raja which went
on to fetch some rave reviews from both the critics and the public. This could
be a dream start for any such hero coming into the industry fresh and un-prepared.
Dhanush managed to capitalize on the script and pulled a decent venture off the
subject with his innate and meticulous acting talents. His subsequent project
“Kadhal Kondein” directed by his brother Mr. Selvaraghavan went on to become
one of biggest hits then launching Dhanush as one of well-acclaimed actors in
the industry. The film portrayed Dhanush as a mentally-disturbed youth, Vinodh,
who yearned for the love of his friend, eventually turning possessive over her.
Upon release, the film won critical acclaim and also became a major
commercial success, catapulting Dhanush into the main foray of actors in Tamil
films.
Although his subsequent flicks
were an average selling cake; the victorious combo Dhanush-Selvaraghavan came
together in 2006 to produce one of biggest hits in the history of Tamil Film
Industry, “Pudhupettai”. This movie still remains a benchmark as to how a raw action
oriented flick could be made. This movie launched “Dhanush” as one important
performer in the industry.
Movies like “Thiruvilayaadal
Aarambam”, “Parattai”, “Pollathavan”, “Yaaradi Nee Mohini” and “Padikaathavan”
portrayed Dhanush much as a commercial start who can help run the business
profitably well. With combinations of the above mentioned flicks, Dhanush became
a start that the industry much needed.
2011 was one key year in
the life history of this star. His first release of the year “Aadukalam” went
on to become a grandiose blockbuster and Dhanush was also conferred with
“National Award for Best Actor” for pulling such a blinder off with absolute
ease. Dhanush played the role of a local
cock fighter and described the venture as his "dream project" during
production. This year brought laurels not just with his acting in movies but
also with his singing “Why this Kolaveri” as a part of the sound track of his
flick “3“. The song was released on YouTube and it just did not leave a stone
unturned. The song for itself has a
number of records to mention and was claimed to be an International hit. The
song reached the nook and corner of the world and at one stage was also the
Youth Anthem then. Dhanush proved his amiable presence in the industry as a
singer too and this album stood a milestone in his career.
Dhanush is yet another
rare multi-faceted personality in the industry. He sings, he performs and he
amuses us with sense of cinema in all. His Bollywood debut venture “Raanjnaa”
went on to become one of the biggest hits and entered the hundred Crore elite
club with absolute ease. Dhanush has off-late started singing in all his films
and those numbers are an exceptional hit as always.
YEAR
2015 AND BEYOND:
With not so longer time left to
enjoy the mammoth success of “Vellailla Pattathaari”, which is considered to be
a silver jubilee movie in his career, Dhanush joined the sets of “Shamithabh”
to produce a master-piece with the legend Amitabh Bacchan himself. The movie
features Amitabh, Dhanush and Akshara Hasaan doing the business while R.Balki
scripting and filming it. The background score by Illayaraja is already a hit
and the trailer looks ravishing. With P.C. Sreeram behind the lens, we could
expect nothing less than a visual extravaganza. Dhanush is said to play a deaf
and dumb junior artist in the movie and we are looking forward to an immortal
chemistry with Amitabh who himself have dubbed it for Dhanush. The trailer on
You-tube has already created magical waves with the number of hits and comments
that is being poured into. Would like to wish this all-rounder hero a mammoth
success for Shamithabh.
The hero also has completed a
project in Tamil by name “Anegan” directed by the Ace director turned cameraman
“K.V.Anand”. The film was originally scripted for Dhanush which he had to turn down
because of the date crunches referring Dhanush for this project. K.V.Anand is
known for his cinematographic skills and a kind of director who can pull things
off from nowhere. From whatever we see on the internet, Anegan has come rocking
get-ups and stream-lined screenplay told crisp and crunch. The teaser and the
audio of the movie are already a big hit with “Danga Maari Oothaari” number sung
by Dhanush becoming a sky-rocketing hit. The movie is the next big expectation
of the season and we are all looking forward to get drenched with Dhanush’s out
of the world performance.
The Actor is currently shooting
for Balaji Mohan’s Maari. The first look poster of the movie has already caught
everybody’s expectation meter and the shoot has almost been wrapped up. Dhanush
is seen sporting a casual look with an identical “Alex Pandian Rajni’s” shades.
This combination of Dhanush and Balaji will go places as both are unarguably filled
with immense creativity and talent. Looking forward to this movie with at-most
anxiety.
WHAT
MAKES DHANUSH A STAR?
Right from his debut, Dhanush always had a steady progression graph. The
way he has matured over the times is just amazing. The way he looks, the way he
talks, the way he walks, the way he delivers the dialogues on the screen, the
way he dances, the way he acts are simply mind-blowing. Right from his initial
phases of his career, he kept himself low for others with no attitude and
head-weight. He is such a down to earth person who believes in doing rather
talking unlike many other heroes in the industry.
1) TALK
LESS WORK MORE:
He is one of very few
actors who talk less and work more. There are few actors in the industry who
start blowing their own trumpet even on their second or third film of their
career with Dhanush being a legendary exception to all these acts. He is such a
soft-spoken human with great sense of humour who never opens his mouth unless
and until the situation demands.
2) DHANUSH – THE DANCER:
The word ‘Dhanush’ and
‘Dancer’ are inseparable. The very first thought that would pop in everybody’s
mind up as soon as they hear the word Dhanush is his dance. Stylish, elegant,
peppy, energetic, heart-stealing, tough, enthusiastic and authentic are the
words used to describe his dancing abilities. Each and every of his movie would
contain a significant move that even the professional dancers would struggle to
make. He shakes his legs for songs of almost all genres and everything is a
hit. Almost every Dance master loves working with him and the best part is he
does not rehearse or practice a lot. He is nearing perfection and it is a
delight watching him dance on the screens. Everybody envies him for the kind of
ability he possesses.
3) DHANUSH-THE FUN FILLED:
Dhanush is a very down
to earth and fun filled personality. He puts aside all his celebrity status and
mingles with anybody and everybody so easily like nobody else does. Dhanush his
known for his comical sense and he keeps his surrounding happy and joyous. Even
in movies, the kind of one-liners and comedy acts he does would be very
enjoyable. He is one of very few heroes who can do comedy in parallel to the
main stream. His body language, his dialogue delivery, his thought process and
performance would be highly enjoyable.
4) DHANUSH-THE PERFORMER:
Dhanush is a complete
actor. Be it dialogue delivery, be it dancing, be it romance, be it comedy
Dhanush does it with absolute ease. He won’t strain a lot doing any kind of a
role. He gives his best for any kind of a role that he plays that naturally
comes out daringly well. Dhanush has attracted a wide range of audience through
the entire course of his career and now he has fan followings from all the age
groups.
