Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as
Dhanush, is an Indian actor, producer, director, lyricist and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Starring in 46 films over his career, among Dhanush's awards include 13 SIIMA Awards, nine Vijay Awards, seven Filmfare Awards South, five Vikatan Awards, five Edison Awards, four National Film Awards, and a Filmfare Award. He has been included in the
Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times, which is based on the earnings of Indian celebrities.