Actor Dhanush took to social media to share touching photos from Varanasi, the city that was the backdrop for his hit film Raanjhanaa. He shared glimpses of himself walking the ghats and enjoying chai with director Aanand L Rai, looking deeply reflective. Speaking about his journey from Raanjhanaa to his upcoming project Tere Ishq Mein, Dhanush revealed that revisiting the city after more than ten years felt like reliving a character that continues to live in the hearts of the locals.
In his social media post, Dhanush wrote, “A walk through the memory lane where it all started. KUNDAN. A character that refuses to let go of me, even after more than a decade. The name Kundan still echoes in the narrow lanes of Banaras as people call out to me, and I still turn and smile… Now walking through the same lanes, sipping chai from the same tea shop, and walking by the Ganges, with the man who gave me Kundan, feels like a full circle. Now it’s time for Shankar.”
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Raanjhanaa made a lasting impact on audiences and the city, and even today, locals call out to Dhanush by Kundan’s name, highlighting the enduring connection.
Tere Ishq Mein, announced on the 10th anniversary of Raanjhanaa, reunites Dhanush with Aanand L Rai and stars Kriti Sanon. Produced under Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series, with music by AR Rahman, the romantic drama is set to release on November 28.
For Dhanush, returning to Varanasi ahead of the film’s release has been a deeply personal experience—a full-circle moment revisiting the streets that shaped one of his most iconic characters.
