# Prithviraj Almost Starred in Dhanush’s Kara!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/prithviraj-almost-starred-in-dhanushs-kara/  
Published: 2026-06-23  
Updated: 2026-06-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

In a massive casting shake-up, director Vignesh Raja revealed that Malayalam icon Prithviraj Sukumaran was the first choice for the pivotal role in *Kara*. After Prithviraj turned it down, citing a two-dimensional character, the script was brilliantly reworked. This evolution ultimately brought Suraj Venjaramoodu on board, creating the intense, Gulf War-era thriller hitting screens on April 30, 2026.