After the film ‘Idli Kadai’, the fans are eagerly waiting for an update on Dhanush’s upcoming directorial films and now the actor has opened up about the same during a premiere event held in Coimbatore ahead of ‘Kara’ release.Dhanush made it clear that directing his next film will take time as several acting projects are lined up.
Dhanush’s busy schedule
As reported by Pinkvilla, Dhanush explained that multiple filmmakers are waiting to collaborate with him. However, his acting commitments currently take priority.“Three directors are patiently waiting for me with scripts. I need to complete the shoot of Rajkumar Periyasamy’s D55. Then I have to act in Mari Selvaraj’s film. In between, there is a film with Lubber Pandhu director Pachaimuthu Thamizharasan. Then I need to complete Vada Chennai 2. Now you know where Vada Chennai 2 fits into the timeline. So, I’ll need a few years to finish all these. Only after that can I think about direction.”
‘Idli Kadai’ marked his last directorial and his next ‘Kara’
Dhanush last directed ‘Idli Kadai’ which is a drama rooted in emotional storytelling. The film followed a man who returns to his village after his father’s death.The actor will next be seen in ‘Kara’, directed by Vignesh Raja. The film is a period crime thriller with a strong rural backdrop and is scheduled for a multilingual release on April 30 this year. Mamitha Baiju plays the female lead.
Mamitha Baiju on working with Dhanush
Mamitha Baiju recently spoke about her experience of working with Dhanush. In a YouTube interaction with Sudhir Sreenivasan, she praised his dedication.“Dhanush sir is a very hardworking person. His passion for cinema is truly inspiring.” She also shared an important takeaway from working with him. “We should never say we are tired even after a long day of work.”Reflecting on his acting approach, she added, “The way he approaches a character and adds improvisation is something I learned a lot from. He always brings something new and unexpected,”Mamitha further spoke about her role in the film, “It’s a rural character, and very different from what I’ve done so far. Even though it’s a limited role, it is a very impactful one.”She expressed confidence that her character will leave a lasting impression. Despite limited screen time, she believes it carries strong impact. Meanwhile, she also has the Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ in the pipeline.
