Dhanush now in crossover film: The actor’s going places and how!

Most Kollywood actors dream of making it in Bollywood, but not many do. Dhanush, one of Tamil cinema’s top-rated stars, is one of the few who’s made the leap with Raanjhana and Shamitabh. And now, he’s all set to join the league of Indian actors who’ve made it to international projects. What’s more his co-stars in the film will include the super-hot Uma Thurman! Here’s what makes Dhanush, the unlikely hero, rock:

All the world’s a screen

It has been reported that the Mariyaan actor has been signed for the movie adaptation of the French best-seller The Extraordinary Journey Of the Fakir Who Got Trapped In The Ikea Cupboard, by Romain Puértolas. The movie adaptation, about a fakir named Ajatashatru Oghash Rathod, is to be directed by Iranian-origin graphic novelist and filmmaker , of Persepolis fame. Besides Uma Thurman, it will also star Alexandra Daddario, from the TV series San Andreas.

Ever ready to experiment

Dhanush has been more than willing to take the risk of playing characters with dark or negative shades. He revealed his skills in this department quite early in his career, playing an obsessive lover in Kadhal Kondein and, more recently, a man afflicted by bipolar disorder in 3.

He can make you laugh

He’s also a superlative comic talent. Dhanush’s comedies like Thiruvilayadal Aarambam, Padikkathavan and Mappillai have been runaway hits.

Flexing those acting muscles

Dhanush is a top-class actor. His acting talent and his ability to underplay even intense roles were on display in the award-winning Aadukalam, which also won him a National Award for Best Actor. In Mariyaan, the story of a young man from a fishing village in Tamil Nadu abducted by Somali pirates, he impressed critics with his performance, also going to extreme lengths to look the part.

Bollywood beckoned

In recent times, Dhanush is the only South Indian actor to make the successful leap to Hindi films. He starred in the 2013 film Raanjhana, opposite Sonam Kapoor and the film was declared a hit. Next, he jumped into the big league, co-starring with Amitabh Bachchan in Shamitabh.

Singing his way to success

While more than a few Kollywood actors have dabbled in singing, only Dhanush can claim credit for a chart-buster. Yes, we’re talking about the Kolaveri Di song that went viral and became a rage.

He’s got the lines

The singer is also a lyricist. In fact, it’s Dhanush who wrote the catchy lyrics for ‘Why this kolaveri…’ in 3. He also wrote the lyrics for all the songs in Velayilla Pattadhari, his last film, which saw his fan base grow.

A unique style

Dhanush has a unique, effortless sense of style. When he wore dhotis to film functions it became a fashion statement. It’s the same when he sports stubble, glasses or changes his hairstyle. All this without ever taking the six-pack route.

Playing it cool

Dhanush has been careful not to bask in the glory of his Superstar father-in-law Rajinikanth and is known for his diplomatic responses when comparisons are made. But there’s no denying that being married into the first family of Kollywood gives him an edge and puts him in an enviable position.

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