Thulluvatho Ilamai gave him a good start in Kollywood. A great debut is always cherished. But, come to think of it, no one was really going ga-ga over Dhanush even after the movie became a hit. He was considered to be a lucky guy in the movie who would soon disappear, given his appearance and body. But, the film that dispelled all such notions and established him as an actor who can carry off a lead role was Kaadhal Konden. It was only after this film that everyone started talking about Dhanush’s abilities as an actor. For setting his name firmly in Kollywood circles, Kaadhal Konden might just be Dhanush’s favorite film of his career. We feel that even Pudhupettai might come close for its raw intensity which has not been replicated since.