The 38-year-old actor Dhanush prefers to keep a low profile when it comes to making public appearances, and he often shies away from the glitz and glamour of social media. He does though finds himself in the news—sometimes for personal issues like his divorce, and more often for his outstanding films.

Eleven years ago, Dhanush first gained popularity after the music video for his song “Why This Kolaveri Di” (2011) went viral. The song and music video quickly gained popularity throughout India and worldwide, making him a global sensation. In the song, Dhanush humorously depicted a woman breaking a man’s heart in a love song by combining simple Tamil and English lyrics.

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Recently, in January 2022, Dhanush announced parting ways with his wife, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth. The actor’s announcement was unexpected, and the fans were quite upset about it. The couple asked the fans to respect their choice.

However, he has returned. This time, as part of the prestigious Netflix film “The Gray Man”, he is on a worldwide stage. The star-studded film has made it big at the box office. 

In the Netflix thriller movie, Avik San, played by Dhanush, is an assassin who hunts down Ryan Gosling’s character after the latter discovers government secrets.

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Dhanush, a star in several award-winning Tamil films, made his debut in the year 2002. Tamil viewers, who are neglected in mainstream Bollywood and Western media, express their delight at seeing Dhanush make his Hollywood debut.

The actor recently walked the red carpet along with his two boys and some of Hollywood’s big stars, including Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling. He was all suited up for the Los Angeles premiere of the movie. And for Bollywood’s screening in Mumbai, Dhanush was dressed in a dhoti and a white silk shirt.