Dhanush’s success as an actor and star is one of the greatest moments of Tamil cinema, setting examples for other film industries to change their the prejudiced outlook. Before Thiruda Thirudi, Dhanush had already won acclaim for his raw performances in Kaadhal Konden and Thulluvadho Ilamai. But the actor received a phenomenal amount of popularity as an entertainer through his all-round, crowdpleasing performance in the Subramaniya Siva directed Thiruda Thirudi, especially his electrifying dance performance in the Dheena composed chartbuster Manmadha Raasa, had made Dhanush the household name.