Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, better known by his screen name Dhanush, is one of the most talented and versatile artists in the Indian film industry who prominently works in Tamil movies. Apart from acting, the winner of three National awards and seven Filmfare awards has also worked as a producer, lyricist and playback singer. The actor made his debut in 2002 with Thulluvadho Ilamai, a coming-of-age film directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja and since then has appeared in several hit movies like Thiruvilayadal Aarambam, Venghai, and Aadukalam for which he won the Best Actor award at the 58th National Film Awards. The actor who co-owns a production company with his wife, Aishwarya Dhanush produces movies under the banner, Wunderbar Films.