Dhanush has built a reputation for maintaining one of the busiest schedules in South Indian cinema. After delivering the blockbuster Tere Ishk Mein in 2025, which collected ₹150 Cr worldwide, the multi-talented actor is set to release Kara on April 30, 2026. Beyond that, his Dhanush lineup includes four more confirmed projects that showcase his range across genres and directors.
Dhanush’s Confirmed Film Lineup
| Project | Director | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kara (D54) | Vignesh Raja | Releasing April 30, 2026 |
| D55 | Rajkumar Periyasamy | Post-production |
| D56 | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu | Filming |
| D57 | Mari Selvaraj | Pre-production |
| Vada Chennai 2 | Vetrimaaran | Announced |
Kara Leads the 2026 Releases
The official trailer for Kara, directed by Vignesh Raja, was released recently. The thriller features Mamitha Baiju as Dhanush’s wife and Suraj Venjaramoodu playing a determined police officer pursuing him. Produced by Vels Film International, the film has music by G.V. Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Theni Eswar.
Strong Track Record in 2025
Dhanush maintained a highly active 2025, releasing three major films across multiple languages: the action-drama Kuberaa, the rural family drama Idli Kadai, and the romantic musical Tere Ishk Mein. The latter became his career-best grosser in Hindi cinema. Additionally, he released his third directorial venture, Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, showcasing his versatility behind the camera.
Highly Anticipated Projects Ahead
The Dhanush lineup for the coming months includes collaborations with acclaimed directors. D55, helmed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, is reportedly in post-production. D56 with Tamizharasan Pachamuthu is currently filming. D57 marks his reunion with Mari Selvaraj, known for socially conscious cinema. The most anticipated project remains Vada Chennai 2, the sequel to the 2018 gangster drama directed by Vetrimaaran, though no release timeline has been announced.
With this diverse slate of projects, Dhanush continues to balance commercial cinema with content-driven films across Tamil and Hindi industries.