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7 Must-watch Dhanush starrer action films on OTT: Vada Chennai, Kuberaa to Raayan, Asuran

7 Must-watch Dhanush starrer action films on OTT: Vada Chennai, Kuberaa to Raayan, Asuran

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Dhanush is known for his raw intensity, versatile acting, and high-octane action, which only a few in the industry can match. Be it playing a simple boy-next-door or getting into the shoes of a fierce gangster, the National Award-winning actor can ace any genre with ease. But if you’re in the mood to watch him perform some nail-biting stunts and give you edge-of-the-seat entertainment, then here are 7 must-watch Dhanush actioners currently streaming on OTT. 1. Asuran Cast: Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Ken Karunas, Prakash Raj Director: Vetri Maaran Where to Watch: Prime Video Asuran is the masterpiece that won Dhanush his second National Award for Best Actor. The 2019 Tamil-language period action-drama film is a gritty tale of a humble farmer who is pushed to his limits to protect his family from the evil landlords. 2. Vada Chennai Cast: Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Ameer, Aishwarya Rajesh, Samuthirakani Director: Vetri Maaran Where to Watch: Jio Hotstar Vada Chennai is an epic crime saga, set in North Chennai. It follows the story of Anbu, a skilled carrom player …

Much like Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan, Kara star Dhanush rejects ‘Kalai Asuran’ title for this reason

Much like Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan, Kara star Dhanush rejects ‘Kalai Asuran’ title for this reason

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It’s not uncommon for superstars in the Tamil film industry to be bestowed with titles by fans or their well-wishers in the industry. But more and more actors seem to be moving away from this practice, with those like Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan even issuing statements saying they do not want to be called by their titles. Dhanush, who already rejected a title in 2019, rejected another one during an event for his upcoming film, Kara. Dhanush will soon star in the Tamil film Kara and he said this about titles. Dhanush rejects ‘Kalai Asuran’ title At the event, filmmaker KS Ravikumar remarked that, as he had once bestowed the title of Ulaganayagan (universal hero) on Kamal, Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Films International has bestowed the title of Kalai Asuran (powerful and skilled) on Dhanush. He said, “I gave the title to Kamal sir in my film, Ulaganayagan. Similarly, our Ishari sir gave you the title Kalai Asuran. Some people like Ajith sir or Kamal sir, they don’t want titles like that.” He …

From being ‘laughed at’ to National Awards: Dhanush reveals the Bhagavad Gita secret behind his film journey | Tamil News

From being ‘laughed at’ to National Awards: Dhanush reveals the Bhagavad Gita secret behind his film journey | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 26, 2026 11:07 AM IST Dhanush is not the kind of actor who gives motivational speeches easily. But at the pre-release event for his upcoming film Kara on Saturday , he said something with an unusual weight, because it was backed by a career that actually proves the point he was trying to make. At the event, Dhanush began his speech with a Tamil phrase rooted in ancient text. “Ennam Pol Vazhkai,” he said, explaining that it comes from the Bhagavad Gita and translates simply to: what you think, you become. He used it to walk the room through something personal. Around 2002, when he had just entered the film industry with his debut Thulluvadho Ilamai, directed by his father Kasthuri Raja, Dhanush said he had already told himself he would win a National Award. “All could have laughed,” he said, acknowledging how the claim would have sounded at the time as he was a newcomer. There was no visible path to that kind of recognition. But he kept the belief to …

Not Aadukalam, not Asuran — Dhanush names Maari as his most challenging role, says Vignesh Raja | Tamil News

Not Aadukalam, not Asuran — Dhanush names Maari as his most challenging role, says Vignesh Raja | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Apr 23, 2026 05:31 PM IST Ahead of the release of Kara, director Vignesh Raja revealed a confession from Dhanush that few would have expected: out of a filmography spanning over two decades and some of Tamil cinema’s most demanding characters, it was the carefree neighbourhood don in Maari (2015) that the actor found the most challenging role of his career. Vignesh Raja, the writer-director who broke through with Por Thozhil (2023), has been in conversation with Dhanush while preparing their forthcoming film Kara, set to release on April 30. The film follows Karasaami, a former bank robber living in the shadow of the 1991 Gulf War, who is pulled back into a life of crime to protect his family. It is, by any measure, a weighty, morally complex role But in those conversations, Raja kept returning to a different question entirely. “I keep asking Dhanush sir like, ‘You’ve done so many roles, what is that one role you found the most challenging?’, Raja revealed in a recent interview. “And surprisingly, Dhanush …

Dhanush surprises fans at AR Rahman’s Mumbai concert, performs Adangaatha Asuran with him. Watch

Dhanush surprises fans at AR Rahman’s Mumbai concert, performs Adangaatha Asuran with him. Watch

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May 04, 2025 02:30 PM IST Dhanush made a surprise appearance at AR Rahman’s concert in Mumbai on Saturday. The two of them also sang on stage together for a few minutes. Actor Dhanush made a surprise appearance on stage to join maestro AR Rahman during his concert in Mumbai on Saturday. The actor took some time off his busy schedule to join Rahman at the Mumbai leg of the singer’s The Wonderment tour. Pictures and videos of the two singing on stage were soon shared by fans on social media. (Also read: AR Rahman made Padma awardees wait on bench for hours, says Abhijeet Bhattacharya: ‘Ye ek Padma Bhushan ki izzat hai’) Dhanush and AR Rahman performed Adangaatha Asuran from his film Raayan. Dhanush sings with AR Rahman In one of the videos, Dhanush was seen making a surprise entry on stage as fans started cheering and calling out his name. Dressed in a blue shirt and a matching pair of trousers, the actor waved at the crowd and thanked them. He also thanked …

WATCH: Dhanush surprises fans at AR Rahman’s Mumbai concert, sings Adangaatha Asuran from Raayan

WATCH: Dhanush surprises fans at AR Rahman’s Mumbai concert, sings Adangaatha Asuran from Raayan

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Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has been busy with The Wonderment Tour – Global Premiere. Recently, he performed at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Sports Stadium with a sea of fans in attendance. While the crowd was grooving to his songs, a special guest made a surprise appearance. Yes, you guessed it right, it was none other than Dhanush. The actor surprised everyone by joining AR Rahman on stage. Not only that, Dhanush also performed and sang his hit Tamil song Adangaatha Asuran from Raayan. Now, several videos of their performance are going viral across social media platforms. While this appearance came as a surprise, the crowd felt it was worth every penny. Take a look at the viral videos here: The song was composed by AR Rahman, with vocals by both the music maestro and Dhanush. Meanwhile, the lyrics were penned by the actor himself.  When Dhanush joined AR Rahman on stage, he expressed his admiration for the composer. He called his work unbelievable and praised him repeatedly. In response, the musician thanked the Kuberaa actor …

Adangaatha Asuran: Dhanush turns singer, lyricist for AR Rahman’s first single from Raayan. Watch

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Following the success of his previous songs like Why This Kolaveri Di? and No Problem, Dhanush has once again showcased his versatility by turning singer and lyricist for the first single from his upcoming directorial Raayan. The song, titled Anagaatha Asuran, was released by the actor-director on Thursday. (Also Read: Kubera: Intriguing first look of Nagarjuna from Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer out) Dhanush in a still from Adangaatha Asuran in Raayan. Raayan’s first single Adangaatha Asuran has music composed by AR Rahman, with vocals by Dhanush and Rahman and lyrics by Dhanush (who credits himself as Poetu Dhanush in Tanglish). A note shared by the makers reads, “Dhanush and AR Rahman unite for the first time lending their voice for a trippy, heart-thumping Tamil track with lyrics by Poetu Dhanush himself. In this celebratory song, their collaboration promises a unique blend of pulsating beats and mesmerizing melodies.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Shridhar Ramesh, Yadu Krishnan, Aravind Karneshwaran, Prasanna Adhisesha, …