The two time National award winner Dhanush celebrates his 32nd birthday today. The content of the first line itself is enough to reveal what makes Dhanush, extra special- He has won two National awards ( as an actor for Aadukalam` and as a Producer for Kaaka Muttai`) at a very young age which is a rare feat in Indian cinema.

Though his debut film Thulluivadho Ilamai` was a super hit, Dhanush`s capability of sustaining as a hero was doubted by many as he was not considered to possess the looks and physique required for a star. But Dhanush proved that thinness is not weakness. Today, Dhanush is not only a leading star but also a successful singer, lyric writer and the producer of commercially successful and critically acclaimed film. To top it all, having acted in two Bollywood films he commands a pan Indian acceptance which has been a coveted thing for a South Indian hero.

Dhanush is continuing his successful streak as an actor with his recent film Maari` being declared as a super hit by trade pundits and his star status is soaring sky high. He is currently acting in Velai Illa Pattadhari 2`and an untitled film directed by Prabhu Solomon, a director of poetic films like Myna and Kumki`. This sums up how he has been consistently delivering commercial as well as realistic films.

Dhanush has been a successful singer and lyric writer too. Though the soup song Kolaveri` fetched him international popularity, Dhanush proved that he is capable of penning soulful lyrics with Pirai Thedum Nilavile` ( Mayakkam Enna`) and Amma Amma (Velai Illa Pattadhari`). He has lent his voice for many songs and many of them are Chartbusters with 'Enga Area Ulla Varadha', 'Adida Avala' and 'What a Karuvad' to name a few..

His production ventures have been mostly super hits and Kaakka Muttai` was celebrated as a gem among Tamil films apart from bringing huge collections. We can expect complete entertainers like Velai Illa Pattadhari` and quality films like Kakka Muttai` from Dhanush`s production company as he has said, one out of five films produced by him will tread experimental path.

We can also expect this actor of a rare kind to deliver super hits and climb up the star ladder and also shake us by award winning performances in the coming years.

He has said he is eager to direct a film, but does feels he is not fully qualified for that. We wish he gains that confidence soon as we cannot wait long to see the director in Dhanush,

With this Indiaglitz wishes a very happy birthday to Dhanush who claims the love of fans and admiration of critics.