Actor Dhanush recently took a nostalgic trip to Varanasi, revisiting the streets and ghats that first brought him widespread recognition as Kundan in the 2013 hit film Raanjhanaa. The film, which also starred Sonam Kapoor, marked his first collaboration with director Aanand L Rai.

Dhanush takes a nostalgic trip to Varanasi, recalls beloved character Kundan while promoting upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein

Sharing glimpses of his visit on Instagram, Dhanush posted pictures of himself walking along the ghats, strolling through narrow lanes, enjoying tea, and spending time with Aanand L Rai. In the caption, he 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.”

He added, “Now walking through the same lanes, sitting in front of the same house, sipping chai from the same tea shop, and walking by the shores of the holy Ganges with the man who gave me Kundan feels like coming full circle. Now it’s time for Shankar. Tere Ishk Mein… FROM TOM. Har Har Mahadev.”

Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush’s upcoming film and his third collaboration with Aanand L Rai, was announced on the 10th anniversary of Raanjhanaa. The film also stars Kriti Sanon and is produced by Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under the banners of Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow Productions. The movie, with music by AR Rahman, is set to release in theatres on November 28.

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