D50 (film)

D50 is the working title for an upcoming Indian 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 marks as Dhanush's second directional after Pa Paandi (2017).[2] The film also stars an ensemble cast of S. J. Suryah, Sundeep Kishan, Nithya Menen and Kalidas Jayaram.

D50
Teaser poster
Directed byDhanush
Written byDhanush
Produced byKalanithi Maran
Starring
CinematographyOm Prakash
Edited byPrasanna GK
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
company
Release date
2024
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was officially announced in January 2023, tentatively titled as D50. Principal photography commenced in July 2023 in Chennai. The music is composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Om Prakash and Prasanna GK, respectively.

Cast

Production

Development

In January 2023, it was reported that Dhanush's second directional would be produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures.[3] On 18 January, Sun Pictures officially announced their next project featuring Dhanush as the director and was tentatively titled as D50.[4]

A. R. Rahman was chosen to compose the score for the film in his fourth collaboration with the actor after Maryan (2013), Raanjhanaa (2013), and Atrangi Re (2021). Dhanush mostly retained the technicians from his film Thiruchitrambalam (2022), including editor Prasanna GK, cinematographer Om Prakash, art director Jacki and costume designer Kavya Sriram.

Casting

Before the announcement, Vishnu Vishal and S. J. Suryah were reported to play the lead role in the film, and Dhanush would play a extended cameo appearance in the film.[5] Post-announcement, Vishnu, himself, confirmed that he was playing the role in the film, but opted out due to schedule conflicts.[6] Sundeep Kishan, who acted with Dhanush in Captain Miller (2023), was announced to be part of the cast. In mid June, Suryah was confirmed playing the role in the film. Aparna Balamurali and Dushara Vijayan were added to the cast in mid June.[7] Kalidas Jayaram was also confirmed after being reported to be a part of the cast.[8] Dhanush's brother Selvaraghavan was reported to be a part of the cast in mid July.[9] In August, Anikha Surendran was announced to be a part of the cast.[10] Dhanush had approached musician Deva to play the antagonist in the film as he wanted someone speaking the North Chennai dialect, however, Deva declined the role.[11] In September, it was reported that Nithya Menen, who previously acted with Dhanush in Thiruchitrambalam, had joined the cast and will be playing the female lead opposite Dhanush.[12] Varalaxmi Sarathkumar joined the cast the same month and was said to be seen in an important role. She had also acted with Dhanush in Maari 2 (2018).[13]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 5 July 2023.[14] The first schedule was shot with a massive set in Aditya Ram Studios in Chennai. The schedule featured scenes involving Suryah and Sundeep.[15]

Music

A. R. Rahman will compose the music and background scores for the film, in his fourth collaboration with Dhanush after Raanjhanaa (2013), Maryan (2013), and Atrangi Re (2021).[16]

References
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  2. "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.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. 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.
  7. "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.
  8. "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.
  9. Chaudhury, Ahana (11 July 2023). "Will Dhanush collaborate with brother Selvaraghavan for D50? Here's what we know". Asianet News. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  10. "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.
  11. "D 50: Dhanush approaches veteran musician Deva to play THIS role in his second directorial venture". OTTPlay. 2 September 2023. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  12. "Dhanush to reunite with THIS famous co-star for his forthcoming directorial venture, reports". Pinkvilla. 3 September 2023. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  13. "D 50: Varalakshmi teams up with Dhanush for the gangster drama?". OTTPlay. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  14. "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.
  15. Bharathi, Amurtha [@CinemaWithAB] (20 July 2023). "#D50 shooting current happening in AdityaRam Studios with a massive set of 600 houses" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 September 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. "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.
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