Dhanush, Mari Selvaraj ‘D56’ after four years again
Dhanush worked closely for his next film with director Mari Selvaraj. With the title D56, the film will be produced by Ishari Ganesh under Vels Films International.

Filmmakers Mari Selvaraj and Dhanush re -joined the next film after four years of Karnan. The director announced cooperation for a new project, titled D56. The upcoming film will be produced by Ishari Ganesh under the banner of Wales Films International.
Mari Selvaraj marked the fourth anniversary of Karnan and announced his next cooperation with Dhanush. He wrote, “When we celebrate a four -year journey, feeling overwhelmed KärnanThe sword of! Great to all those who have supported and nurtured Kärnan Over the years. I am thrilled to share that my next film will once again be with my most beloved @dhanushkraja sir! This story has been going on in my mind for some time, and I am really excited to form the team again with him. This is also my first project with @ishikganesh sir, and I can’t be happy. It is sure to be a thrilling ride! Here, roots begin a great war (SIC). ,
Take a look at the post here:
Overwhelmed to celebrate the 4th year of Karnan’s fake journey with a sword! Thanks to all the people who celebrated Karnan all year and supported them !! In addition, I have been motivated to say that my next project is once again with my beloved @Dhanushkraja Sir! It has been done pic.twitter.com/wxwzrsvr6j– Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) 9 April, 2025
Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj first collaborated for social action drama Karnan in 2021. While not much has been revealed about the upcoming project, the producers announced the film with a poster.
#D56 Roots begin a great war
A @Mari_Selvaraj film pic.twitter.com/3yfhd6b2pz– Dhanush (@Dhanushkraja) 9 April, 2025
The first poster showed a sword (reminiscent of Karnan) with a handle as a human skull. The “Roots Start A Great War” reads the poster.
Meanwhile, Dhanush will be seen in Kadai next time under his direction. He has also acted in the film. The film also includes lead roles in Nithya Menon, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj and Rajkaran. Committed by Wunderbar Films and Don Pictures jointly, the film is distributed by Lal Vishal films.