# Dhanush’s D56 Twist: Lubber Pandhu’s Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Jumps the Queue Over Mari Selvaraj — Here’s the Full Picture

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dhanushs-d56-twist-lubber-pandhus-tamizharasan/  
Published: 2026-03-05  
Updated: 2026-03-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Just when Dhanush fans thought they had his upcoming slate figured out, a surprise plot twist has emerged off-screen. Reports now suggest that *Lubber Pandhu* director **Tamizharasan Pachamuthu** — not Mari Selvaraj — will helm **D56**, Dhanush’s next film after D55. And the director’s own social media post practically confirmed it. Here’s everything you need to know.

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## D56 — Key Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Project Title** | D56 (tentative) |
| **Lead Actor** | Dhanush |
| **Reported Director** | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu (*Lubber Pandhu* fame) |
| **Director Previously Linked** | Mari Selvaraj (*Karnan*, *Maamannan*) |
| **Mari Selvaraj’s Project** | Political historical drama — shoot from September 2026 |
| **Tamizharasan’s Confirmation** | Social media post with location hunt pics + “Kelambiyaachu” caption |
| **Current Status** | Pre-production / location scouting underway |

## How It All Started — A Single Social Media Post

Tamizharasan Pachamuthu shared a photo on social media from what appeared to be a **location scouting trip**, captioning it with the Tamil phrase *“Kelambiyaachu”* — essentially meaning *“it’s underway.”* He also referenced the project as **D56** in the caption. Crucially, **Dhanush himself reacted** to the post, all but giving the collaboration his unofficial stamp of approval.

![D56](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/03/Dhnauuamm-1024x597.avif)

This is a big deal. Tamizharasan is best known for directing *Lubber Pandhu* — the cricket drama that became a sleeper hit and proved he can balance heart and spectacle in equal measure.

## So What Happened to Mari Selvaraj’s D56?

Here’s where it gets interesting. Mari Selvaraj — who previously directed Dhanush in the acclaimed *Karnan* — had been widely reported as the director for D56. The project with Selvaraj is described as a **political historical drama**, and the director himself announced that filming would begin in **September 2026**.

The likely scenario? **Both films will happen** — just in a different order than fans expected. Tamizharasan’s project appears to be moving faster into pre-production, while Selvaraj’s ambitious historical drama needs more time to develop. No official clarification from Dhanush’s team has been issued yet.

## Dhanush’s Full Upcoming Film Lineup

| Film | Director | Co-Stars | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Kara** | Vignesh Raja | Mamitha Baiju, Jayaram, Suraj Venjaramoodu | April 30, 2026 |
| **D55** | Rajkumar Periasamy | Mammootty, Sreeleela, Sai Pallavi | TBA |
| **D56** | Tamizharasan Pachamuthu | TBA | TBA |
| **D56 (Mari Selvaraj)** | Mari Selvaraj | TBA | Shoot from Sep 2026 |

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## FAQs

### **Q1. Who is directing Dhanush’s D56 — Tamizharasan Pachamuthu or Mari Selvaraj?**

 Both are reportedly directing separate films with Dhanush. Tamizharasan’s project, referenced as D56, appears to be entering pre-production first, while Mari Selvaraj’s political historical drama is set to begin shooting from September 2026.

### **Q2. When is Dhanush’s next film Kara releasing?**

Dhanush’s upcoming thriller *Kara*, directed by Vignesh Raja (*Por Thozhil* fame) and co-starring Mamitha Baiju, Jayaram, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, is scheduled to release on **April 30, 2026**.