Kollywood
Dhanush's 54th Film Titled Kara; Reunites the Successful Por Thozhil Team for a High-Octane Thriller
The title and first look of acclaimed actor Dhanush's 54th film, Kara, have been officially unveiled, setting high expectations among cinema enthusiasts. The reveal poster, shared on the festive occasion of Pongal, features a gritty and intense Dhanush against a fiery backdrop, accompanied by the intriguing tagline, Sometimes staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive. The film, which has already completed shooting, is slated for a February 2026 release.It is being helmed by director Vignesh Raja, whose debut film, the 2023 crime thriller Por Thozhil, was both a critical and commercial success.This has generated significant buzz for his collaboration with Dhanush. #D54 is #Kara #கர 🧨#HappyPongal Directed by @vigneshraja89Produced by @IshariKGaneshA @gvprakash musical 🥁@dhanushkraja @VelsFilmIntl @velsmusicintl @kushmithaganesh @ThinkStudiosInd @alfredprakash17 @thenieswar @ksravikumardir @_mamithabaiju #Jayaram… pic.twitter.com/0nWITzBlj2— Think Studios (@ThinkStudiosInd) January 15, 2026 Kara is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under the prestigious banner of Vels Film International.The film boasts a powerful technical crew, many of whom were part of the successful Por Thozhil team. The screenplay is penned by Vignesh Raja along with Alfred Prakash.The music is composed by the talented G.V. Prakash Kumar, a frequent collaborator with Dhanush, while Theni Eswar handles cinematography and Sreejith Sarang is in charge of editing. Beyond Kara, Dhanush has a formidable lineup of projects in various stages of production, showcasing his continued versatility and demand in the Indian film industry. For his 55th film, he is teaming up with director Rajkumar Periasamy, who recently helmed the massive success Amaran. Produced by Gopuram Films, this project went on floors in November 2024 and will reportedly focus on the lives of unsung heroes who are integral to society but often go unnoticed. In a highly anticipated reunion, Dhanush is also collaborating once again with director Mari Selvaraj, known for the critically acclaimed Karnan. Announced on the fourth anniversary of their previous hit, the film will be produced by Vels Film International and has been described by Selvaraj as a big project and a significant milestone in his career. Furthermore, Dhanush is set to portray the legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja in a biopic directed by Arun Matheswaran, who also directed him in Captain Miller. Currently in the pre-production stage with a finalized script, the film will be produced by AGS Entertainment in collaboration with Connekkt Media, with the maestro Ilaiyaraaja himself composing the music. Adding to his diverse slate, Dhanush is also set to work with director Tamizharasan Pachaimuthu, who made his debut with Lubber Pandhu (2024), with filming scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026..
