2 minutes of readingBengaluruFebruary 4, 2026 05:05 pm IST
In what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated collaborations in recent South Indian cinema, Malayalam megastar Mammootty has been announced as part of Dhanush’s landmark 55th film, tentatively titled D55. The project reunites Dhanush with acclaimed director Rajkumar Periasamyfresh off the huge success of his previous project Amaran, and marks a major return for Mammootty to Tamil cinema after a considerable gap.
Wunderbar Films made the announcement on Instagram with a post that captured the magnitude of the moment: “When Big M chooses a story, it becomes history. So excited to welcome Megastar Mammootty on board #D55! We are honored! Thank you Mr. #Mammootty.”
When the Big M chooses a story, it becomes a story 🔥
Super excited to welcome Megastar @mammukka on-board #D55!
We are honored! Thank you #Mammootty Mister.@dhanushkraja @Rajkumar_KP @wunderbarfilms @RTakeStudios @Sai_Pallavi92 @sreeleela14 @SaiAbhyankkar @Shra2309 @azy905… pic.twitter.com/f21kdflsbR
– Wunderbar Films (@wunderbarfilms) February 4, 2026
The casting announcement has generated waves of excitement across the industry, particularly as Mammootty’s involvement indicates the scale and ambition of this project. The legendary actor will play a pivotal role that reportedly adds substantial weight to the film’s narrative.
This reunion between Dhanush and Mammootty is particularly notable as their last on-screen appearance together dates back to the 2013 Malayalam film Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath, where Dhanush made a brief cameo.
Director Rajkumar Periasamy, riding on the phenomenal reception of Amaran, is creating D55 as a big action entertainer with an extensive cast. The female leads of the film have been officially confirmed as Sreeleela and Sai Pallavi, both taking on important and emotionally charged roles.
The surprise announcement that Sreeleela would be joining the cast created a storm on social media, with many fans initially speculating that she had replaced Sai Pallavi. However, the production team later clarified that both actresses are integral parts of the film and each brings their unique strengths to different characters.