A bond between cinema and politics has existed in Tamil Nadu since the very beginning. There have been numerous examples where film stars like MGR, Jayalalitha, and Vijay managed to enter politics and succeed as Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu. In such an environment, a recent statement made by veteran director Kasthuri Raja about his son Dhanush has come into the limelight. During a private event in Chennai, Kasthuri Raja was asked whether Dhanush, who has established himself as one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, would one day enter politics. His response has now become a topic of discussion on social media.
Veteran director’s comments spark fresh political speculation
Replying to the question, Kasthuri Raja did not rule out the possibility completely. Instead, he stated that anyone has the right to enter politics if they wish. As reported by Zee News, he added that not only his sons but even his grandchildren could choose that path in the future. Immediately upon making these comments, he made people wonder about his intentions regarding Dhanush entering politics. This vague response from the director has raised many questions if this actor can actually take up politics sometime in the future.
Kasthuri Raja speaks proudly about his family’s journey
Kasthuri Raja was also contemplating the expansion of his family within the film industry during their conversation. While talking about Dhanush, he revealed that his real name was actually Venkatesh Prabhu, and he started using the name Dhanush after joining the movies. He said that it gives him immense pleasure when other people call his son “Dhanush K. Raja” at various public locations or airports. Talking about his family’s upcoming generation, it seems that the coming generations of his family have chosen acting as a career.
From struggles to success: A family’s inspiring story
Kasthuri Raja used the occasion to take stock of the struggles he encountered before finally succeeding in the movie world. He mentioned that the success of the film ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai’ was a milestone in their life story and discussed how things improved for him and his family over time. He also mentioned the beginning of Selvaraghavan’s directorial journey and how the family tried to carve out a place for themselves in the world of movies. However, Dhanush has got his own priorities in terms of acting, and he will be seen in various films coming up ahead; one such film is ‘D55’ directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy.
