D55: Dhanush Announces Next With Amaran Director Rajkumar Periasamy, Photo With Team Goes Viral

Dhanush has officially announced his next film, tentatively titled D55, and the news has left fans excited. The makers took to social media to confirm that the film will be directed by Amaran director Rajkumar Periasamy. Along with the announcement, Dhanush’s photo, along with team, was also shared.

Taking to their X handle, Wunderbar Films shared the announcement along with the photos. “#D55 – a grand new beginning @wunderbarfilms is happy to associate with @RTakeStudios for this massive project! Exciting updates loading, soon! @dhanushkraja @Rajkumar_KP @wunderbarfilms @RTakeStudios @Shra2309 @azy905 @theSreyas @sandy_sashr @vishzurams.” Fans also reacted with fire emojis. Pinkvilla reported that Sai Pallavi is likely to play the female co-lead.

Buzz also suggests that Mammootty is also in talks to feature in a key role in the film.

Take a look here:

#D55 – a grand new beginning 🌟@wunderbarfilms is happy to associate with @RTakeStudios for this massive project!

Exciting updates loading, soon!@dhanushkraja @Rajkumar_KP @wunderbarfilms @RTakeStudios @Shra2309 @azy905 @theSreyas @sandy_sashr @vishzurams pic.twitter.com/36lNwOLCbn

— Wunderbar Films (@wunderbarfilms) January 22, 2026

Kara’s first glimpse

The film’s first look video, The Name is Kara, has struck a chord with audiences, triggering an outpouring of positive reactions across social media platforms. The minute-long glimpse sets the tone for a gritty action thriller, presenting Dhanush in a raw, intense avatar that many fans feel plays to his greatest strengths as a performer. From the opening frame, the teaser promises a dark, emotionally charged narrative rooted in violence, survival and redemption. “Be it crop or weed,” begins Dhanush’s haunting voiceover in the video. “Be it sin or virtue. What a man sows, he alone must reap. What I sowed is now ripe for the taking.” The glimpse unfolds through a series of striking visuals that show his character being beaten down, subjected to cruelty and oppression, yet refusing to surrender.

Fans Hail Dhanush’s ‘Return to Form’

Soon after the glimpse dropped, fans flooded social media with praise for Dhanush’s screen presence and the film’s grounded tone. “Dhanush is back in his strong zone. Can’t wait to see what Vignesh Raja has done,” wrote one fan. Another commented, “D back in his zone. No cringified melodrama. This is exactly what we expect from Dhanush.”

Several viewers compared the tone to some of the actor’s most acclaimed performances. “Asuran level drama loading. So excited for Dhanush’s performance,” read one reaction, while another user noted, “Dhanush never disappoints with his script selection.” “This is exactly what we expect from our Dhanush Anna,” a fan added.

Kara is produced by Vels Film International and features music by GV Prakash Kumar. Theni Eswar serves as the cinematographer, with editing handled by Srijith Sarang. The film also stars Mamitha Baiju, K.S. Ravikumar, Karunas, Jayaram and Prithvi Pandiarajan. While an official release date is yet to be announced, the film is expected to hit theatres this summer.