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D56 is the working title of an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu. Produced by Sithara Entertainment, Srikara Studios and Primark Productions, the film stars Dhanush, Preity Mukhundhan, Vadivelu, S. J. Suryah and Vijay Kumar in the lead roles.
| D56 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu |
| Written by | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu |
| Produced by | Naga Vamsi S Sai Soujanya Haritha Lingasamy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dineshkumar Purushothaman |
| Edited by | Prasanna GK |
| Music by | Sai Abhyankkar |
Production companies | Sithara Entertainment Srikara Studios Primark Productions |
Release date | 2027 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was officially announced in September 2025, under its tentative title. Principal photography commenced in late-September 2026. The film has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography handled by Dineshkumar Purushothaman and editing by Prasanna GK.
The film is scheduled to be released in 2027.
Cast
[edit]- Dhanush
- Preity Mukhundhan
- Vadivelu
- S. J. Suryah
- Vijay Kumar
- Kaali Venkat
- Adhisheshan K. R.
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]After the success of Lubber Pandhu (2024), director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu was listed among the directors waiting to make Dhanush's next film. It was reported that the former had narrated a story to the actor, who was impressed. The film was expected to begin shooting around July or August 2025, with Dawn Pictures going to produce it.[1] In February 2025, reports emerg that Anirudh Ravichander had reportedly been signed to compose the music.[2] Later in August, in an interview published by Cinema Express, Tamizharasan said his next directorial venture was being written for a star, without naming Dhanush. He explained that he began writing the project after meeting the actor, the story was being crafted specifically for that actor, he was consciously writing with the star's image in mind, and was putting more effort into this screenplay than he had on Lubber Pandhu.[3] On 14 September, at the Idli Kadai (2025) audio launch, Tamizharasan made a deliberately teasing reference to the project.[4] Then, on 20 September, exactly one year after Lubber Pandhu's release, Tamizharasan made the collaboration explicit, tentatively titled D56.[5]
Pre-production
[edit]On 29 December 2025, producer Aakash Baskaran of Dawn Pictures said the film was expected to begin filming in March / April 2026. That ultimately did not happen.[6] On 4 March 2026, Tamizharasan announced that he had started location recce for the film.[7] A few days, it was reported that Madurai was being used for location scouting / intended production.[8] Although Anirudh was initially reported, Sai Abhyankkar was confirmed in September 2026 as music composer.[9] Tamizharasan revealed Veeramani Ganesan as the art director when responding to a fan asking for an update.[10] A muhurat puja was initially scheduled to be held in late August, but was cancelled.[11][12] In early August, it was reported that Dhanush was still completing the final stages of Om, and that this project was expected to begin shooting after he completes Om.[13] In mid August, reports claimed that the project was targeting a late-September puja and filming was expected to begin in the first week of October.[14] In mid September, the production house was reportedly changed from Dawn Pictures to Sithara Entertainment, with Dhanush co-producing under Wunderbar Films.[15][16] The puja was held on 25 September with the film's cast and crew in Madurai.[17][18] Sithara Entertainments formally announced the project the same day, confirming a co-production with Primark Productions.[19]
Casting
[edit]On 9 March 2026, Vijay Kumar publicly interacted with Tamizharasan about joining the project after finishing Arivu.[8] The same month, reports began linking Rukmini Vasanth to the film. She was reportedly being considered opposite Dhanush.[20][11] S. J. Suryah announced his presence in the film, during his arrival to Madurai for the film's puja in late-September.[18] Vadivelu, Vijay Kumar and Preity Mukhundhan were confirmed being part of the cast, during their presence in the puja.[19][21]
Music
[edit]The soundtrack is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, in his second collaboration with Dhanush after Om and first with Tamizharasan.[22]
References
[edit]- ↑ DIN (2025-01-13). "தனுஷ் கைவசம் இத்தனை படங்களா?". தினமணி (in Tamil). Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Dhanush and Anirudh Ravichander to reunite for the fourth time". The Times of India. 2025-02-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (2025-08-03). "Tamizharasan Pachamuthu on his next: 'I'm consciously writing this script with the star's image in mind…'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ பிரிவு, இணையதளச் செய்திப் (2025-09-20). "அசுரனுடன் கைகோர்க்கும் லப்பர் பந்து இயக்குநர்! தனுஷின் புதிய பட அப்டேட்!". தினமணி (in Tamil). Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ Desk, Cinema Express (2025-09-20). "Lubber Pandhu director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu says his next film is with Dhanush". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Desk, Cinema Express (2025-12-29). "Dhanush's next with Lubber Pandhu's maker to begin shooting early in 2026". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Desk, Cinema Express (2026-03-04). "Dhanush confirms film with Tamizharasan Pachamuthu will be D56". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 Desk, Cinema Express (2026-03-11). "Vijay Kumar to star in Dhanush-Tamizharasan Pachamuthu's D56?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "'Dhanush 56' title buzz: Tamizharasan Pachamuthu reacts to 'Padaiyal' rumour, fans await official update". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ Desk, Cinema Express (2026-07-13). "Tamizharasan Pachamuthu refuses to share update on Dhanush's D56: 'It won't come until...'". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - 1 2 Desk, Cinema Express (2026-07-28). "Tamizharasan Pachamuthu reveals major update for Dhanush's D56; shares genre details". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Bureau, DT NEXT (2026-07-29). "Tamizharasan Pachamuthu promises Dhanush a mass blockbuster D56". DT Next. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Desk, Cinema Express (2026-08-01). "Dhanush gets mobbed by fans outside Thiruvannamalai temple amid Om shoot". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ செய்திப்பிரிவு, சினிமா (2026-08-18). "தமிழரசன் பச்சமுத்து-தனுஷ் கூட்டணியில் புதிய படம்.. ஷூட்டிங் எப்போது?". Daily Thanthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ sankar (2026-09-19). "Dhanush signs a Telugu Film". Telugu360. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Dhanush in Talks for New Rural Entertainer With Sithara Entertainments". TeluguRise. 2026-09-20. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ https://x.com/sitharaents/status/2103132354135150929?s=46.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - 1 2 https://x.com/polimernews/status/2103188757604434268?s=46.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - 1 2 "Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 2026-09-25. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ "'D56': Dhanush's pair in Tamizharasan Pachamuthu's film revealed, THIS blockbuster in talks - Report". The Times of India. 2026-03-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) on X". X (formerly Twitter). 2026-09-25. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ "'D56': Dhanush and Tamizharasan Pachamuthu's next film reportedly titled 'Padayal'; pooja on September 17". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-09-24.