Draft:D55

D55
Directed by	Rajkumar Periasamy
Written by	Rajkumar Periasamy
Produced by	Dhanush Shraddha Agarwal Sandesh Agarwal Azmat Vishu Ramasamy
Starring	Dhanush Mammootty Sai Pallavi Sreeleela
Cinematography	Ezhil Arasu K
Edited by	R. Kalaivanan
Music by	Sai Abhyankkar
Production companies	Wunderbar Films RTake Studios
Country	India
Language	Tamil

D55 is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. Produced by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios, the film stars Dhanush, Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela.

The film was officially announced in November 2024 under the tentative title D55, as it is Dhanush's 55th film as a lead actor. Originally backed by Gopuram Films, the project was later moved to Wunderbar Films, with RTake Studios joining as co-producer. Principal photography commenced in February 2026. The film has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography handled by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by R. Kalaivanan.

Cast

• Dhanush
• Mammootty
• Sai Pallavi
• Sreeleela

Production

Development

In March 2024, reports emerged that Rajkumar Periasamy would collaborate with Dhanush for his third directorial venture, following Rangoon (2017) and Amaran (2024). The project was slated to begin after both completed their prior commitments—Amaran for Rajkumar and Kuberaa (2025) for Dhanush. After the success of Amaran, the collaboration was officially announced as Dhanush's 55th film, tentatively titled D55. Anbu Cheliyan's Gopuram Films was initially set to produce the film. However, in November 2025, it was reported that Dhanush's Wunderbar Films had taken over production due to an increase in the film's budget. On 23 January 2026, Wunderbar Films, in association with RTake Studios, formally announced the project. A few days later, Sai Abhyankkar was confirmed as the film's music composer. The inclusion of cinematographer Ezhil Arasu K, editor R. Kalaivanan, publicity designer Kabilan Chelliah and art director Rajeevan was announced on 5 February.

Casting

Mammootty was cast in an important role, marking his return to Tamil cinema after eight years since Peranbu (2018), and reuniting with Dhanush after Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013). He reportedly received ₹24 crore (US$2.5 million) as remuneration. Sai Pallavi was approached for the female lead, in her second collaboration with Dhanush following Maari 2 (2018). Sreeleela also joined the cast as the female lead, in her second Tamil film after Parasakthi (2026).

Filming

Principal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony with the film's cast and crew on 4 February 2026 at a film city in Chennai.

Release

Home media

The digital streaming rights were acquired by Netflix.

Music

The soundtrack is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, in his first collaboration with Dhanush and Rajkumar.