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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dhanush made a big statement about being 'forced' to do acting even though he didn't enjoy it
Dhanush is one of the superstars of South cinema. The actor has come a long way and made a place for himself in everyone's hearts. But did you know he was not fond of acting? In fact, Dhanush once revealed that he was forced to do acting even though he didn't enjoy it and wanted to run away. When Dhanush said he wanted to run away from acting In an interview with Film Companion in 2021, the actor opened up about his initial days when he started working as an actor. Dhanush shared, "Acting just happened. In fact, during the first two films, I just wanted to run away. I didn't enjoy it. I was forced to do it." What did Dhanush want to pursue as a career if not acting? When he was asked about the same during the interview, Dhanush revealed that he wanted to be a chef. The actor shared that he always thought of cooking as one of the finest arts, as it brings happiness to the faces of the people when they love what is served. Why did Dhanush continue to work as an actor? Dhanush went on to reveal that only because of his brother Selvaraghavan and the film 'Kadhal Konden' did he start liking the art of filmmaking and acting. The actor called his brother a "genius" and added he kept doing films, and after talking to certain people, he started to take the job seriously. He said, "Sometimes, you identify your calling; your calling might also identify you. I am just really lucky that the latter happened to me." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Best Method for a Flat Stomach After 50 (It's Genius!) Lulutox Undo Dhanush's projects The actor marked his debut with 'Thulluvadho Ilamai' in 2002. His career started taking shape after the box office success of his film, 'Thiruda Thirudi.' The actor marked his international debut with 'The Gray Man,' directed by the Russo Brothers. He will next feature in 'Idly Kadai,' 'D54' with Vignesh Raja , 'Tere Ishk Mein,' 'D55' with Rajkumar Periyasami, 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India' directed by Om Raut , and more. 'Idly Kadai,' which is his fourth directorial, is set to hit theatres on October 1.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Idly Kadai' first single released on Dhanush's birthday; GV Prakash's musical strikes a chord
The ever-winning duo of Dhanush and G.V. Prakash has reunited for the upcoming film 'Idly Kadai'. The makers have unveiled the first single track titled 'Enna Sugam' from the film. Dhanush, who made his directorial debut with 'Pa Paandi', later directed and acted in his 50th film, 'Raayan'. After that, he directed the film 'Nilavukku En Mel Enadi Kobam' featuring his sister's son Pavish in the lead role. He is currently directing and starring in his 52nd film, 'Idly Kadai', and the film is scheduled to release on October 1. Released as a birthday surprise Meanwhile, the first song from the film, 'Enna Sugam', has been released as a treat to fans on the occasion of Dhanush's birthday. It has been written by Dhanush and sung by him along with singer Swetha Mohan. This melodious song is receiving a good response from the fans. The song, composed by GV Prakash Kumar, which is 3 minutes and 48 seconds long, has been released as a lyrical video. It also includes some BTS from the film, and fans got excited with it. Set in a rural backdrop Reported to be a rural drama, the shooting of the film took place in and around Theni. The expectations are high as Dhanush will be pairing up with Nithya Menon again after 'Thiruchitrambalam'. It stars Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Arun Vijay, and Shalini Pandey in important roles. 'Idly Kadai' was initially announced to be released on April 10th, but the release date of the film was pushed back due to various reasons. Now, with the success of the song, the expectations for the film have increased further, and the makers are sure to release the film on the latest announced date.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dhanush and GV Prakash jam together ahead of Idly Kadai single release. Watch
As anticipation grows for the first single from 'Idly Kadai' starring Dhanush, a video of the actor and music composer GV Prakash Kumar jamming together has gone viral. The clip, which showcases the duo's natural camaraderie and musical chemistry, has left fans quite excited just a day ahead of the single's Prakash shared the video on Instagram and wrote, 'A small jam session with my bro @dhanushkraja before the single release @wunderbarfilms @ song tomm @saregamatamil (sic).'advertisementIn the video, Dhanush is seen grooving and humming casually as GV plays the keyboard beside him. Watch the video here: 'Idly Kadai', Dhanush's fourth directorial venture, was earlier scheduled for a box office clash with Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly'. However, the makers opted to postpone the release to Diwali 2025 to avoid competition. The film features an ensemble cast including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj, Sathyaraj, and Parthiban, and is backed by Dhanush's production house, Wunderbar this month, the film made headlines after a fire broke out on set in Anupapatti village, Theni district. The incident occurred shortly after the production team had moved locations. No injuries were reported, and the crew was safely evacuated. The cause of the fire is still under Dhanush was last seen in 'Kuberaa', a social thriller that featured Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna. He is also set to appear alongside Kriti Sanon in the upcoming film 'Tere Ishk Mein'.- EndsMust Watch
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dhanush And GV Prakash's Musical Jam Ahead Of Idly Kadai Song Release Goes Viral
The excitement has built up for the release of the first single from Idly Kadai. Ahead of it, fans were treated to a delightful surprise when a video of Dhanush and music director G.V. Prakash Kumar jamming together went viral. The clip has not only sparked anticipation for the film's soundtrack but also warmed hearts with the duo's visible camaraderie. Taking to his Instagram handle, GV Prakash shared the video and wrote, 'A small jam session with my bro @dhanushkraja before the single release @wunderbarfilms @ song tomm @saregamatamil.' The song is releasing tomorrow. Fans reacted with heart emojis. In the video, Dhanush is seen casually humming and grooving to a tune while G.V. Prakash plays the keyboard beside him.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dhanush follows Rajinikanth and Vijay's fans' connect, plans 25-week meetups, political announcement buzz grows
Dhanush , one of the leading actors of Tamil cinema, is actively pursuing his next projects after the recently released film 'Kuberaa'. Currently, he is not only working as a hero in the film 'Idly Kadai' but also working as a director. In addition, he has also acted in the Hindi film 'Tere Ishq Mein', which marks his reunion with director Anand L Rai. Apart from on-screen works, Dhanush is currently engaged in off-screen work to interact directly with his fans. Dhanush plans weekly photo sessions with fans It is a common practice for Superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay to meet fans in person and take photos with them regularly. Similarly, Dhanush has now decided to follow the same path, as per the report from Daily Thanthi. Responding to fans' requests over the years, he has now booked a studio in Saligramam, Chennai, for 25 consecutive weeks (Sundays only). Dhanush to meet 500 fans every Sunday Dhanush plans to meet 500 of his fans in person and take photos with them every Sunday starting July 27th a day ahead of his birthday. Through this, he wants to express his affection for his fans. Although this meeting was already scheduled to take place last Sunday, he was unable to participate due to a minor leg injury. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lana Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off Design Craft Weekly Read More Undo Political entry speculation rises In this situation, speculation has begun to spread in circles as to whether Dhanush, who has followed Rajini's path, will enter politics in the future, similar to Vijay's political journey. Dhanush is reportedly going to make an important announcement soon, and this adds further fuel to his political entry reports. This has created a lot of interest in the cinema and political circles.
