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Dhanush accepts his Raayan not best fit for National Award: ‘But when my best films lost, nobody said a word’ | Tamil News

Dhanush accepts his Raayan not best fit for National Award: ‘But when my best films lost, nobody said a word’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJul 27, 2026 10:14 AM IST Dhanush has broken his silence on the National Award controversy surrounding Raayan. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, the actor acknowledged that there were better Tamil films released in 2024 than Raayan. “I agree that films like Meiyazhagan and Maharaja were among the better films than Raayan last year,” Dhanush said. He reminded the audience that across his career, he has delivered multiple performances that were widely expected to win National Awards and never did. He listed them one by one: Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam, Pudhupettai, 3, Mayakkam Enna, Maryan, Raanjhanaa, Vada Chennai, and Karnan. “You all told me I’d win again, but I didn’t,” he said. He continued, “Today, nearly 90% of people are opposing my National Award. But when several of my films missed out on National Awards they truly deserved, not even 10% of people spoke about it.” Also Read: 72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, Article 370 win; check winners list The argument is hard to dismiss when you look at …

Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’

Dhanush breaks silence over criticism for his National Awards for Raayan, Captain Miller: ‘Agree there are better films’

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Tamil actor Dhanush found himself at the centre of controversy ever since the National Film Awards were announced. He received a special mention as Best Actor for his performance in Captain Miller, but it was the Best Tamil Film award for his directorial Raayan that caused the most controversy. Breaking the silence at an event, the actor admitted that there were better Tamil films than his in 2024, and he also slammed those criticising him. Dhanush directed and starred in the 2024 Tamil film Raayan. Dhanush admits there were better Tamil films in 2024 Dhanush attended an event on Sunday where he spoke about the criticism over his National Award win. Getting candid on stage, he said, “For Raayan, I got a National Film Award. That year, there were definitely better films than that one. The fans of those films expressed their love, and I fully respect them,” without naming the films. He then went on to list every time he made good films and lost out on winning National Awards. “Now Adhu Oru Kana …

Dhanush celebrates Raayan National Award win, says first honour as director will stay with him forever: ‘Unforgettable’

Dhanush celebrates Raayan National Award win, says first honour as director will stay with him forever: ‘Unforgettable’

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Dhanush has another reason to celebrate. His directorial venture Raayan has won the Best Tamil Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards, while his performance in Captain Miller earned him a Special Mention. The double recognition made the day even more special for the actor, with Raayan bringing him his first-ever National Award as a director, after he had previously been honoured for his acting. (Also Read: 72nd National Film Awards full list of winners: Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Mammootty win big; as does Article 370) Dhanush celebrates his third National Award win. Dhanush reacts to National Award recognition After the 72nd National Film Awards winners were announced on Saturday, Dhanush shared an emotional note on social media, thanking the jury and the selection committee for recognising both Raayan and Captain Miller. He also expressed gratitude to everyone who believed in the two films, from his team and the media to the fans who have supported him over the years. “I am truly humbled and overwhelmed,” the actor wrote. Dhanush revealed that the Special …

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 …

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 …

Fire breaks out on the set of Dhanush-starrer Idly Kadai, video goes viral. Watch | Tamil News

Fire breaks out on the set of Dhanush-starrer Idly Kadai, video goes viral. Watch | Tamil News

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Fire broke out on the set of Dhanush’s upcoming film Idly Kadai at Anuppapatti village, located in the Andipatti block of Tamil Nadu.The incident took place on Sunday. Fortunately, it happened after the crew had finished shooting at the location. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Idly Kadai is a film, directed and co-produced by actor Dhanush. According to ANI, no injuries have been reported. However, a horrifying video of the incident surface online. In the video, a massive fire break out can be seen burning several houses made of bricks, seemingly for the shoot. Details of the damage or losses incurred due to the fire is yet to be out. Dhanush had announced his film back in 2024 and has promised to release it later this year. The film, which will also star him in it, will be his fourth directorial venture. Since announcement, the makers of the film have shared several posters. One of the posters showed a roadside shack against a starry night where a man can be seen watching a …

Box Office: Analysing theatrical performance of Dhanush's recent movies- Raayan emerges biggest grosser

Box Office: Analysing theatrical performance of Dhanush's recent movies- Raayan emerges biggest grosser

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Dhanush is known for his brilliant acting and script choices. The actor keeps on juggling between content-driven movies and commercial potboilers. Here's analysing the box office performance of Dhanush's last few releases from 2019 to 2024.  In the last 6 years, Dhanush starred in around 9 Tamil feature films. 2019 marked his third collaboration with Vetrimaaran on Asuran. The movie not only gained commercial success but also bagged numerous accolades. Asuran grossed over Rs 66.25 crore, which was a phenomenal figure in the pre-pandemic times.  The actor returned to the screens with Enai Noki Paayum Thota which could only gross over Rs 25 crore and turned out to be an average grosser. After hitting a low, the actor bounced back with Pattas and Karnan. While the former collected Rs 39.50 crore, the latter ended up doing around Rs 67.25 crore. Dhanush's next release, Thiruchitrabalam, performed beyond expectations and grossed a solid Rs 101 crore at the box office.  Further the actor witnessed two average performers – Naane Varuvean and Captain Miller but managed to balance …

Has Dhanush’s movie on music maestro Ilaiyaraaja been shelved?

Has Dhanush’s movie on music maestro Ilaiyaraaja been shelved?

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Dhanush is one of the most prominent actors of the South Film industry. In the recent times, he has enthralled fans with films like Raayan, Sir, Captain Miller, Maaran, Maari, Asuran and many more. The actor now has a few movies in the pipeline. One of them is Ilaiyaraaja’s biopic. Indian musician Ilaiyaraaja has been serving the film industry with soulful music for decades. A biopic on him was announced in March 2024. Dhanush came onboard to play the lead in this film directed by Arun Matheswaran. But has this film been shelved? Also Read – Nayanthara Vs Dhanush controversy: Here’s all you need to know about the legal battle Post March 2024, fans did not get any major update about the biopic. Thus, rumours went rife suggesting that the film has been put on a backburner. However, that is not true. A report in Hindustan Times confirms that rumours suggesting that the film has been shelved are incorrect. Reportedly, the original producers AGS Entertainment have also joined hands with another producer to back this …

Idly Kadai First Looks: Dhanush aims to present a deeply rooted family drama with his 4th directorial venture

Idly Kadai First Looks: Dhanush aims to present a deeply rooted family drama with his 4th directorial venture

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Dhanush has been busy with his work for films like Kubera, NEEK, and more. Now, the actor has unveiled the first looks from his 4th directorial venture Idly Kadai, featuring himself and actor Raj Kiran in key roles. The movie which is said to be a feel-good family drama showcases the versatile actor as both a mature man and a young boy. Unveiling the first looks on Instagram, Dhanush penned, “Idli kadai first look, stay connected to your roots,” indicating a deeply rooted story. See the first looks of Dhanush’s Idly Kadai here: The upcoming movie starring Dhanush in the lead role is officially notified to release on April 10, 2025. The film also has Nithya Menen playing a lead role alongside the Captain Miller actor, marking their reunion after the blockbuster flick Thiruchitrambalam. Additionally, the movie is also expected to feature an ensemble cast of actors like Raj Kiran, Shalini Pandey, Arun Vijay, and many more in key roles. Previously, Dhanush was seen in his own directorial film Raayan in 2024. The neo-noir action …

Dhanush’s Raayan Least Profitable, Meiyazhagan Stops At 0%, Guess Who Grabs #1 Spot!

Dhanush’s Raayan Least Profitable, Meiyazhagan Stops At 0%, Guess Who Grabs #1 Spot!

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Box Office: Top 10 Profitable Tamil Films Of 2024! (Photo Credit – Instagram) Tamil Film Industry in the year 2024 had a very mixed slate with superstar biggies failing to recover their costs at the box office including Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan and Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest Of All Time. Only 4 Clean Hits This year had only four clean hits out of them three were superhits and one was a hit. While Maharaja, Vaazhai and Lubber Pandhu were the three super hits film of the year, Garudan was the only hit! However, many films tried and surpassed their entire budgets, bringing profits. Many of them managed to bring very little profit on that front as well. One of the best films of the year, Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan, registered 83.23% profit! Meiyazhagan’s No Profit, No Loss Stage! Interestingly, Arvind Swamy’s beautiful film, which is still streaming on Netflix, was mounted on a budget of 35 crore and earned the exact amount, taking the film to an entire budget recovery but making 0% profit! …