<p>The much-awaited first look of <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/kara-x-reviews-dhanush-intensity-and-emotional-depth-win-audience-approval-23628234" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Dhanush's</a></strong> upcoming film, tentatively titled 'D55', has been unveiled.</p>
<p>"Presenting the FIRST STRIKE of OM. His arrival spells pure fire," the makers wrote along with the first look.</p>
<p>The teaser teases Dhanush as the saviour of the people, who appears to be standing against the enemies to rescue a group of men from being killed in the dark. The actor could be seen in a rogue avatar.</p>
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<p>The film 'OM' features Dhanush in the lead role alongside <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/patriot-mammootty-reacts-to-polarised-reviews-urges-audience-to-watch-the-film-23628739" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mammootty</a></strong>, Sai Pallavi, and Sreeleela.</p>
<p>Written and directed by Rajkumar Perisamy, the film's music has been led by Sai Abhyankkar.</p>
<p>'OM' is set to hit theatres worldwide on October 16, 2026.</p>
<p>Earlier in February, the film went on floors with a traditional mahurat puja.</p>
<p>Production house Wunderbar Films took to their X account to share pictures from the set. Along with the photos, they wrote, "When all smiles led to a powerful start. Candid moments from the #D55 pooja."</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When all smiles led to a powerful start ?<br /><br />Candid Moments from the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/D55?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#D55</a> pooja &hearts;️<a href="https://x.com/dhanushkraja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dhanushkraja</a> <a href="https://x.com/mammukka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mammukka</a> <a href="https://x.com/Rajkumar_KP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rajkumar_KP</a> <a href="https://x.com/wunderbarfilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wunderbarfilms</a> <a href="https://x.com/RTakeStudios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RTakeStudios</a> <a href="https://x.com/Sai_Pallavi92?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sai_Pallavi92</a> <a href="https://x.com/sreeleela14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sreeleela14</a> <a href="https://x.com/SaiAbhyankkar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SaiAbhyankkar</a> <a href="https://x.com/Shra2309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shra2309</a> <a href="https://x.com/azy905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@azy905</a> <a href="https://x.com/theSreyas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theSreyas</a> <a href="https://x.com/APIfilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@APIfilms</a> <a href="https://x.com/homescreenent?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@homescreenent</a> <a href="https://x.com/sandy_sashr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sandy_sashr</a> <a href="https://x.com/vishurams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vishurams</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/WXbdQ4Rpy8">pic.twitter.com/WXbdQ4Rpy8</a></p>
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<p>Earlier, the makers had shared a post announcing Sai Pallavi's inclusion in the project. The team welcomed her with a message that read, "She's about grace and strength - all at once. Welcoming everybody's favourite Sai_Pallavi92 on board D55. The hit combo returns to the big screen."</p>
<p>This will be the second time <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/samantha-ruth-prabhu-reveals-sai-pallavi-was-first-choice-for-maa-inti-bangaaram-23634047" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sai Pallavi</a></strong> is teaming up with Dhanush. The two previously appeared together in 'Maari 2', directed by Balaji Mohan.</p>
<p>Dhanush's last releases came with Aanand L Rai's 'Tere Ishk Mein' and Tamil film 'Kara'.</p>
<p>'Tere Ishk Mein' tells the story of Shankar, a man whose life changes after a painful breakup. The movie is currently streaming on Netflix. On the other hand, 'Kara' is set against the backdrop of the 1991 Gulf War.</p>
<p>It is based on the impact of the war on the global economy and the severe fuel crisis.</p>
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