B Dhanush, born on November 8, 2003, in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, currently resides there with his family. His father, S Balraj, works as a lineman for TNEB, while his mother, B Vimala, is a homemaker. Dhanush has a younger brother named B Vignesh, who also plays kabaddi at the school zonal level. Dhanush started playing kabaddi at the age of 17 and has since developed into an all-rounder player, specializing in both right and left corner positions. His skills include the dubki, toe touch, bonus, and right kick. Under the guidance of coach Dhamodharan, Dhanush practices in Ambattur. Naven Kumar is Dhanush's favorite kabaddi player, admired for his speed, movement, and ability to secure bonus points. Dhanush has represented his school in junior state and inter-college tournaments. He considers his participation in YKS as his most significant achievement to date. Currently pursuing a BA in Economics, Dhanush aspires to represent a team in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in the future. Apart from kabaddi, he also enjoys playing volleyball.