Dhanush’s Son Yatra Raja Set to Debut as Lead Actor!

January 29, 2026 Published by anbuselvid8bbe9c60f

Tamil cinema’s versatile star Dhanush — celebrated as an actor, singer, lyricist, producer, and director — has left an indelible mark across multiple fields. His directorial debut, Pa. Pandi (2017), received widespread acclaim from audiences. After focusing primarily on acting for several years, Dhanush returned to direction with hits like Raayan (2024), followed by Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) and the upcoming Idli Kadai.

In acting, he delivered major successes last year with Kuberaa and Tere Ishq Mein, keeping his fans thrilled.

Now, exciting news is emerging: Dhanush’s elder son, Yatra Raja (born in 2006, currently around 19-20 years old), is reportedly set to make his debut as a lead hero in a new film. According to recent reports from Tamil media (including sources like Tupaki, Telugu360, and social media buzz as of late January 2026), Dhanush himself will direct this project, and it will be produced under his banner, Wunderbar Films.

Key highlights from the buzz:

The film is speculated to be a teenage love story or youth-centric romantic entertainer, fitting for a young debut.
Yatra Raja has previously contributed to cinema behind the scenes — he debuted as a lyricist by writing hook lines for the song “Golden Sparrow” in his father’s NEEK, and there were earlier mentions of him exploring cinematography (e.g., rumored for Raayan).
This marks the next generation step for the Dhanush family in films, with Yatra following in his father’s footsteps (much like Dhanush debuted under his father Kasthuri Raja in Thulluvadho Ilamai).
Dhanush is expected to prioritize this after wrapping his current commitments, including D55 (with Rajkumar Periasamy) and Kara (with Vignesh Raja).

While no official announcement has been made yet by Dhanush, Wunderbar Films, or the family, the reports have sparked huge excitement among fans. Social media is abuzz with anticipation about how Yatra will perform under his father’s guidance.

Dhanush’s multi-talented legacy continues to evolve, now extending to launching the next generation. Fans are eagerly awaiting the first look, title, and official confirmation!