Director Sekhar Kammula, known for his signature style of light-hearted, classy films, is making a significant shift in approach for his upcoming movie featuring Dhanush and Nagarjuna.
This collaboration between Dhanush and Sekhar Kammula, referred to as D51, will also star Nagarjuna in a pivotal role. The latest reports suggest that the film will be set in the 1970s, exploring the realm of political mafia with intense mass elements.
Dhanush is rumored to portray a gangster transitioning into a political figure, with Nagarjuna playing a crucial character. Inspired by real political events from the 1970s, the film is expected to delve into a narrative steeped in that era. National Crush Rashmika Mandanna is set to star alongside Dhanush, while Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad will compose the film’s music.
The scripting process for this movie has been meticulous, with Sekhar Kammula investing a significant amount of time. Filming is scheduled to commence in January 2024.
This ambitious project, D51, a collaboration between Dhanush and Sekhar Kammula, aims to be a grand-scale production released in multiple languages. With the support of Narayan Das K Narang, Suniel Narang, and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP (A Unit Of Asian Group) and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd, the movie is set to be presented by Sonali Narang.
Celebrating Dhanush’s birthday, the team released a concept poster for D51, showcasing Sekhar Kammula’s vision for presenting Dhanush in a fresh and distinctive manner. Talks are underway with prominent industry figures to join this promising project. Further details about the cast and technical crew will be announced shortly.