Confirming earlier speculations, it has been formally announced that Dhanush will be teaming up with Por Thozhil director Vignesh Raja for his upcoming film. Tentatively titled D54, the film, jointly written by the filmmaker along with Alfred Prakash (who also co-wrote Por Thozhil) has officially gone on floors following a pooja ceremony. The makers have also released a striking first look poster where he is seen standing in front of a burning cotton field.
Sharing the poster, the makers of the film wrote, "Sometimes staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive" suggesting an intense film. The yet-to-be-titled project, described as an action thriller, is backed by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International and has music by GV Prakash Kumar.
Apart from Dhanush, the film also stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Actors Jayaram, Suraj Venjaramoodu, KS Ravikumar, Karunas, Prithvi Pandiarajan, Nitin Sathyaa and Kushmitha, among others also play pivotal roles.
The rest of the technical crew consists cinematography by Theni Eswar and editing by Sreejith Sarang.
Dhanush has several projects in hand which are in various stages of production. He was last seen in Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula. He had also recently wrapped up shooting for Tere Ishk Mein. Dhanush also has Idly Kadai awaiting release, D55 with Rajkumar Periasamy, D56 with Mari Selvaraj, the untitled Ilaiyaraaja biopic helmed by Arun Matheswaran, Kalam: The Missile Man of India - Abdul Kalam biopic from Om Raut and more.
