“Hindi theriyadhu, Tamil pesuven!” Dhanush's bold reply sparks cheers at the 'Kuberaa' event

At the launch event of the third song from 'Kuberaa,' held in Mumbai, actor Dhanush made a memorable impression by beginning his speech in Tamil with “Om Namah Shivaya, Vanakkam everyone.” His invocation of the sacred Hindu chant and traditional Tamil greeting set a respectful tone, showing his cultural roots and spiritual grounding. He then humbly added, “Sorry, I don’t know Hindi. I’ll speak in English, but that too only halfway well; please bear with me.” His honesty and humor drew warm reactions from the audience. A reporter then requested Dhanush to interact with fans before taking any questions and addressed him with a few words in Hindi. In response, Dhanush began speaking in Tamil, delivering a sharp yet playful comeback to the reporter’s suggestion. With his signature charm, he followed it up by sincerely expressing his love and gratitude for his fans, making it clear that his bond with them goes beyond language barriers.Honest confessions about his roleSpeaking about his role in 'Kuberaa,' Dhanush revealed that he plays the character of a beggar. He initially joked, “I did a lot of research and homework, struggled under the sun…” before confessing with a smile, “None of that is true; I didn’t do anything.” Instead, he credited director Sekhar Kammula for guiding him entirely through the performance. “Sekhar sir is extremely intelligent. He taught me the nuances and precisely told me what to do. He made the character’s journey very easy for me,” Dhanush said, appreciating the director’s vision and support.A personal connection to the storyDhanush reflected on how 'Kuberaa' is personally important for him, as it reminds him of his humble beginning. "The film took me back to my poor past," he shared. Although he usually avoids publicity events, he felt that 'Kuberaa' deserves the spotlight due to its powerful story and emotional depth. He admitted how close to the film's theme real life was, especially the struggles faced by many people who live in poverty. He also recalled filming a scene with Rashmika Mandanna in a garbage dump for about six hours, praising his soul. Dhanush said, "Kuberaa helped me get closer to a different side of life," saying that the film offered him both professional and personal introspection. On the work front, Dhanush's previous film was the action drama movie 'Raayan'.