Dhanush unveils title of new Vetrimaaran film ‘Thamizh Murugan’

Dhanush has announced that his next collaboration with filmmaker Vetrimaaran is titled "Thamizh Murugan". The film, based on a book by writer Arivumathi, features music by Sai Abhyankkar and is produced under the Wunderbar Films banner

New Delhi: Actor Dhanush’s next film with filmmaker Vetrimaaran has been titled “Thamizh Murugan”.

The actor-filmmaker duo has previously collaborated on four films: “Polladhavan” (2007), “Aadukalam” (2011), which earned Dhanush the National Award for Best Actor, “Vada Chennai” (2018), and “Asuran” (2019), which won him another National Award for his performance.

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Dhanush shared the news in a post on his Instagram handle on Friday. It featured the first-look teaser of the film, with the title written on it. “The Eternal Protector, Warrior, THE KING & LEADER of the Thamizh people and lands. #ThamizhMurugan #SonOfKottravai,” read the caption.

The film will have music composed by Sai Abhyankkar. It is based on a book by writer Arivumathi and is produced under the Wunderbar Films banner.

Besides “Thamizh Murugan”, the actor will also feature in the action drama “OM”, in which he will appear alongside Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah. The film is directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy and features Dhanush as a woodcutter who battles armed assailants and forest officials to rescue trapped labourers.