Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja was born on 28 July 1983, professionally known as Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director, lyricist, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema.
Throughout his career, he appeared in 50 films and received numerous awards including four National Film Awards (two as an actor and two as a producer) fourteen SIIMA Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South, and a Filmfare Award. As one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema, he has been featured in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times.
In this blog of National Film Awards 2024, you may know about Dhanush National Awards and their Nominations in Cinema in their whole career. let’s dive to know about their Career.
Dhanush Awards and Nominations
National Film Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 (58th) | Best Actor | Aadukalam | Won |
| 2014 (62nd) | Best Children’s Film (co-producer) | Kaaka Muttai | Won |
| 2015 (63rd) | Best Feature Film in Tamil (co-producer) | Visaranai | Won |
| 2019 (67th) | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
Filmfare Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Male Debut | Raanjhanaa | Won |
| Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Best Actor | Atrangi Re | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Actor | Kadhal Kondein | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Actor | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Male Playback Singer | “Un Mele Aasaidhaan” from Aayirathil Oruvan | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Actor | Aadukalam | Won |
| 2012 | Best Male Playback Singer | “Why This Kolaveri Di” from 3 | Won |
| Best Actor | 3 | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Actor | Maryan | Nominated |
| Critics Best Actor – Tamil | Won | ||
| 2014 | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| Best Film | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Best Film | Kaaka Muttai (co-producer) | Won |
| Best Actor | Anegan | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Best Film | Visaranai (co-producer) | Nominated |
| Best Director | Pa Paandi | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Kodi | Nominated | |
| Best Male Playback Singer | “No Problem” from Vajrakaya | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Best Film | Vada Chennai | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2021 | Best Actor | Karnan | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Actor | Thiruchitrambalam | Nominated |
| Best Actor (Critics) | Won |
Vijay Awards
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best Actor | Polladhavan | Nominated |
| Favorite Hero | Polladhavan | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Best Entertainer of the Year | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Won |
| Best Actor | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Favorite Hero | Aadukalam | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Aadukalam | Nominated | |
| Best Lyricist | “Voda Voda” from Mayakkam Enna | Nominated | |
| Best Crew (actor) | Aadukalam | Won | |
| Best Entertainer of the Year | Aadukalam & Mayakkam Enna | Won | |
| 2012 | Best Actor | 3 | Won |
| Best Male Playback Singer | “Why This Kolaveri Di” from 3 | Nominated | |
| Best Lyricist | “Po Nee Po” from 3 | Won | |
| Favorite Hero | 3 | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Actor | Maryan | Nominated |
| Best Crew (producer) | Ethir Neechal | Won | |
| Favorite Hero | Maryan | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Best Lyricist | “Amma Amma” from Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated |
| Favorite Hero | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated | |
| Favorite Film (producer) | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won | |
| Best Film (producer) | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won | |
| 2017 | Best Entertainer of the Year | Pa Paandi, Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | Won |
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Actor | Aadukalam | Won | [9] |
| Best Male Playback Singer | “Voda Voda” from Mayakkam Enna | Won | [10] | |
| Sensation of South Indian Cinema | Various films | Won | [11] | |
| Best Lyricist | “Pirai Thedum” from Mayakkam Enna | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Best Actor | 3 | Won | [12] |
| Best Lyricist | “Kannazhaga” from 3 | Won | [13] | |
| Best Singer | “Why This Kolaveri Di” from 3 | Won | [14] | |
| Best Debutant Producer | Wunderbar Films for 3 | Nominated | ||
| Sensation of Innovative Marketing | Won | [15] | ||
| 2013 | Best Actor (Critics) | Maryan | Won | [16] |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won | [17] |
| Best Lyricist | “Amma Amma” from Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won | [18] | |
| Pride of South Indian Cinema | — | Won | [19] | |
| 2015 | Best Film (co-producer) | Kaaka Muttai | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Anegan | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Best Film (co-producer) | Visaranai | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best Debut Director | Pa Paandi | Nominated | |
| Best Lyricist | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | Best Actor | Vada Chennai | Won | |
| Best Film (co-producer) | Vada Chennai | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Best Actor | Asuran | Won | |
| 2021 | Best Film (co-producer) | Pattas | Nominated |
Edison Awards (India)
The Edison Awards has been presented by the Tamil television channel MyTamilMovie.com since 2009 to honor excellence in Tamil cinema.
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Best Actor | Maryan | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2015 | Best Producer | Kaaka Muttai | Won |
| Mass Hero | Maari | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Actor | Vada Chennai | Won |
| 2019 | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
Vikatan Award
Ananda Vikatan, one of the leading weeklies of Tamil Nadu has been awarding the films, actors and technicians on various criteria.
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Actor | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Won |
| 2015 | Best Film | Kaaka Muttai | Won |
| 2016 | Best Film | Visaranai | Won |
| 2018 | Best Actor | Vada Chennai | Won |
| 2019 | Best Actor | Asuran | Won |
IIFA Utsavam
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Lyricist – Tamil | “Don-u Don-u Don-u” from Maari | Won |
| Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil | “Danga Maari” from Anegan | Nominated | |
| Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada | “No Problem” from Vajrakaya | Won |
Other Honours and Recognitions
- Stylish Star of South Cinema – Chennai Times Award 2011
- CNN Top Song of 2011 Award – “Why This Kolaveri Di” (2011)
- Asianet Most Popular Actor – (Tamil) 2011
- Chennai Times Award – For Best Actor “3” (2012)
- Behindwoods Gold Medal – Best Acting Performance for “Maryan” 2014
- IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male (2014)
- Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut (2014)
- SICA Award – Best Actor for Velaiyilla Pattathari (2015)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award -Special Prize for Kaaka Muttai (2017)
- MGR Sivaji Academy Award – Sensational Debut Director for Pa Paandi (2018)
- Vanitha Film Awards- Best Actor Tamil for Vada Chennai (2018)
Nominations
- Big Star Entertainment Awards (2013) – Most Entertaining Debutant Actor for Raanjhanaa (2013)
- Star Screen Award Most Promising Actor – Male for Raanjhanaa (2013)
- Star Screen Award Best Actor – Popular Choice for Raanjhanaa (2013)
Conclusion
That’s all guys, this article is all about Dhanush who is an Indian actor, producer, director, lyricist, and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema, and received several awards for their extraordinary and outstanding performances and acting in South Indian Cinema.
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