Tag: Dhanush

  • ‘Kolaveri Di’ singer gets a break in Hindi films

    ‘Kolaveri Di’ singer gets a break in Hindi films

    NEW DELHI: Even as actor Rajnikant, who migrated from Mumbai but became a success in Tamil films, has already made his mark in Hindi films, his son-in-law Dhanush who recently hit the headlines with his song ‘Kolaveri Di’ is all set to step into Hindi films.

    Actor Dhanush had himself written the lyric ‘Kolaveri Di’ for his wife Aishwarya Rajnikanth Dhanush’s Tamil film ‘3’.

    Aanand L Rai, who said he had been on the lookout for a simple-looking boy for his film ‘Raanjhnaa’, selected Dhanush when he saw the actor in the Tamil film Aadukalam for which he won the National award.

    Apparently Dhanush is not well versed with Hindi, but he is all set to learn the language and has even visited Varanasi to familiarise himself with the culture of the area.

    Rai said his film is an intense love story. “Just like my film Tanu Weds Manu, the film and its characters will take you to Delhi, Punjab, Chennai, etc.”

    Dhanush said he had been approached before ‘Kolaveri Di’ was recorded and sung. “It’s a big deal to get a launch like this at the beginning of my career here. Aanand’s script is different from regular cinema; it’s one of those ‘made to make a difference’ kind of films”, the actor said.

  • Dhanush takes to direction; wants Hrithik in his debut film

    Dhanush takes to direction; wants Hrithik in his debut film

    MUMBAI: After receiving accolades for Kolaveri Di, Dhanush has plans to direct a fantasy film in Hindi.

    It is learnt that Rajnikant‘s son-in-law is keen to cast Hrithik Roshan as his main lead.

    Roshan happens to be on the top of his list with a few more names in his mind. With the proposed film being touted as a big budget fantasy film, Dhanush needs someone larger-than-life who can carry off the film.

    “It‘s my dream project and I want to give it my all. So I‘d rather just focus on one thing. Though I think it is too premature to talk about the film, I am definitely finalising the story and looking at some big names to cast,” Dhanush has been quoted in reports.

    The Kolaveri man has now decided to regularly travel between Chennai and Mumbai for his forthcoming ventures and his project, he is expecting to start by 2012 end.