D50 is the working title for an upcoming Tamil-language gangster drama film written, directed and starred by Dhanush in his 50th film in the lead role.[1] It is produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film also marks as Dhanush's second directional after Pa Paandi (2017).[2] The film also stars S. J. Suryah, Sundeep Kishan and Kalidas Jayaram.[3]
| D50 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Dhanush |
| Produced by | Kalanithi Maran |
| Written by | Dhanush |
| Starring | |
Production company | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Dhanush
- S. J. Suryah
- Sundeep Kishan
- Kalidas Jayaram
- Aparna Balamurali
- Dushara Vijayan
- Anikha Surendran[4]
- Amala Paul
Production[edit | edit source]
Development[edit | edit source]
On January 2023, it was reported that Dhanush's second directional would be produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures and would star Dhanush himself, Vishnu Vishal and S. J. Suryah.[5] Later on the same month, they officially announced only that Dhanush and Kalanithi Maran is collaborating for Dhanush's second directional under the tentative title D50, and not the cast.[6] Vishnu was doing a role in the film, but opted out due to schedule conflicts.[7] In June, Suryah was confirmed doing a role for the film.[8] Later on, Kalidas Jayaram was also confirmed after being reported to do a role.[9] In June, Amala Paul was reported to play a role in the film.[10]
Filming[edit | edit source]
Principal photography commenced on 5 July.[11]
Music[edit | edit source]
The music director for the film is yet-to-be revealed, but it is reported that A. R. Rahman will compose the music and background scores for the film. If true, the film will be the fourth collaboration with Rahman and Dhanush after Raanjhanaa (2013), Maryan (2013) and Atrangi Re (2021).[12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Dhanush's 'D50' shooting begins today". The Times of India. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "D50: Dhanush is Bald, Poses Shirtless in DD2 Poster, Movie Commences Filming". News18. 6 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Anikha Surendran joins the multi-star cast of Dhanush's 50th film". The Times of India. 1 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Anikha Surendran joins the multi-star cast of Dhanush's 50th film". The Times of India. 1 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Vishnu Vishal to star in Dhanush's directorial?". The Times of India. 5 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Dhanush's 'D50' officially announced; touted to be a gangster drama". The Times of India. 18 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ Srinivasan, Latha (17 July 2023). "Vishnu Vishal is not a part of Dhanush's 'D50'. Here's why | Exclusive". India Today. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ↑ "Confirmed! SJ Suryah is part of Dhanush's 50th film 'D50'". The Times of India. 13 June 2023. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kalidas Jayaram confirms being a part of Dhanush's 'D50'". The Times of India. 6 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "Dhanush and Amala Paul team up for the fourth time?". IndiaGlitz. 23 June 2023. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ↑ "Dhanush's 'D50' shooting begins today". The Times of India. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ "AR Rahman to compose music for 'D 50'". The Times of India. 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 2 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.