Director Rajkumar Periasamy, known for his recent hit Amaran, has announced his collaboration with actor Dhanush for his 55th film, currently tentatively titled D55. The project will be produced by Anbuchezhiyan and Sushmita Anbuchezhiyan under their Gopuram Films banner. While specific details about the cast, plot, and official title are yet to be revealed, Rajkumar shared his excitement about working with Dhanush, describing him as a "Powerhouse of talent" and a "multifaceted" actor.
In an announcement-packed day for Dhanush, he also revealed the release date of his upcoming directorial venture, Idli Kadai, which is set to hit theaters on April 10, 2025. He stars alongside Nithya Menen in the film, with music composed by GV Prakash.
Following his work on Raayan, Dhanush has a packed schedule with several exciting projects lined up. These include Kubera directed by Sekhar Kammula, the Ilaiyaraaja biopic Maestro directed by Arun Matheswaran, Tere Ishk Mein with Aanand L Rai, and an untitled film with Mari Selvaraj. Dhanush is also awaiting the release of his third directorial, Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, starring Priya Prakash Varrier and others.
Meanwhile, Rajkumar Periasamy is celebrating the success of Amaran, a biopic about Major Mukund Varadarajan's life, starring Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan. The film focuses on Mukund's journey in the Indian Army and his relationship with his wife Indhu.
