Dhanush Joins A. R. Rahman on Stage at Chennai Show

February 15, 2026

Mumbai: Tamil star Dhanush, who was recently seen in ‘Tere Ishk Mein’, made a surprise appearance at Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman’s Chennai leg of his Wonderment Tour. Marking an electrifying presence on stage, the actor also performed with A. R. Rahman to the thumping beats.

A. R. Rahman also took to his Instagram and shared a picture from the show, as he notified his followers of his sabbatical from social media for over a month. He wrote, “Home sweet home ..my loving clan ..touched EPI .. Ps ..before I take a sabbatical for the next 40 days from social media ..this is a nice way to sign off”.

Rahman Announces Social Media Break

The composer informed fans that he will be away from social media for the next 40 days, choosing the Chennai concert as a memorable moment before signing off. The post quickly gained attention from fans celebrating the surprise collaboration.

Dhanush’s Journey in Cinema

Dhanush, who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, was recently seen in the Hindi film ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ in the role of an airforce pilot. He made his acting debut with ‘Thulluvadho Ilamai’, directed by his father Kasthuri Raja. He gained wide recognition with ‘Kaadhal Kondein’ and ‘Pudhupettai’, both directed by Selvaraghavan.

He has won two National Film Awards for Best Actor for ‘Aadukalam’ and ‘Asuran’. His performances are often noted for naturalism and physical transformation.

From Kolaveri to Global Fame

In 2011, he achieved international visibility with the song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di’, which became one of India’s earliest viral hits. He made his Bollywood debut with ‘Raanjhanaa’ and his Hollywood debut in ‘The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir’.

As a producer, he runs Wunderbar Films and has also directed films like ‘Pa Paandi’ and ‘Raayan’. His career spans acting, music, and production across multiple languages, earning both box-office success and critical acclaim.