Dhanush was last seen in 'Karnan' directed by Mari Selvaraj and also starring Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, Lakshmi Priya, Gouri K Kishan and Yogi Babu among others in pivotal roles. Theni Eeswar was the cinematographer and Santosh Narayanan scored music.
Released on April 9, the film was critically acclaimed. 'Karnan' is also the highest grossing Dhanush film ever. Now, it has been announced that Mari Selvaraj and Dhanush would join hands again.
Dhanush confirmed this on his Twitter page today.
He wrote: Elated to announce that after the blockbuster success of Karnan, Mari Selvaraj and myself are joining hands once again. Pre production going on, Shoot will commence next year. (sic).
Elated to announce that after the blockbuster success of Karnan, Mari Selvaraj and myself are joining hands once again. Pre production going on,
Shoot will commence next year.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 23, 2021
Here are how the fans and the celebrities are reacting to the announcement:
And They are back !! @dhanushkraja @mari_selvaraj 🗡️💥🔥⌛
Shooting Starts next year! #Dhanush #karnan https://t.co/pn0b6Xsika
— Subramaniam Shiva (@DirectorS_Shiva) April 23, 2021
என் கர்ணனுக்கு @dhanushkraja க்கு நன்றியும் ப்ரியமும் எப்போதும்❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/6nVbEZe4LX
— Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) April 23, 2021
My best wishes. The combination of artistic finesse and a great deal of heart both of you exude will make this a blockbuster combo. Love and light 💕
— Apsara R (@talktoapsara) April 23, 2021
Tamil the best directors eloriyum neeye vachikita epdi sir.. mathavanukum chance koduknga 🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Sumanji Sekar (@SumanjiS) April 23, 2021
Thalaiva மீண்டும் மிக பெரிய சம்பவம் லோடிங் ❤️🔥#Karnan
— Fraud Boy 🥴 (@Akpattas1) April 23, 2021
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 💥💥💥💥💥❤️
— Karthick Shivaraman™ (@iskarthi_) April 23, 2021
We want your movies telugu release also anna 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😒😭😭😭
— Tarun pilla (@Tarunpilla_) April 23, 2021
After 'Karnan', Mari Selvaraj will be directing a film starring Vikram's son Dhruv Vikram in the lead role. An official announcement has been made in this regard. It is likely that the shooting of the Mari Selvaraj - Dhanush movie will start after this film.