Dhanush rides an elephant, holds vel in 'Thamizh Murugan' first look
Chennai, July 11
The first look of actor Dhanush's upcoming film with director Vetri Maaran, Thamizh Murugan.
The poster, unveiled on Friday, features the actor riding an elephant, standing before a large army while holding a vel, the sacred spear associated with Lord Murugan.
The film marks Dhanush's fifth collaboration with Vetri Maaran after Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Vada Chennai, and Asuran. The duo had earlier announced Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhuchi, but work on that project has not yet begun.
The first-look poster uses imagery closely associated with Lord Murugan, who is revered as Thamizh Kadavul (the God of the Tamil people) in Tamil Nadu.
The story of Thamizh Murugan has been written by Arivumathi, while Sai Abhyankkar has been roped in to compose the music.
No release date for the film has been announced so far.
Dhanush has a couple of projects lined up. The actor will next be seen in the film tentatively titled OM. The film OM features Dhanush in the lead role alongside Mammootty, Sai Pallavi, and Sreeleela. Written and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film's music has been composed by Sai Abhyankkar. OM is set to hit theatres worldwide on October 16, 2026.
Dhanush's last releases were Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein and the Tamil film Kara. 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. It is based on the impact of the war on the global economy and the severe fuel crisis.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting concept but I hope they don't oversimplify the mythology. Vetri Maaran is known for gritty realism, so this fantasy element is a bold move. Let's see if he can balance it with his usual raw storytelling. Also, why no release date yet? 🎬
Dhanush riding an elephant and holding a vel? That's pure goosebumps material for Tamilians! 🙌 Vetri Maaran's track record is impeccable - from 'Aadukalam' to 'Asuran', every film has been a masterpiece. Hope this becomes another classic! Thamizh Murugan vazhga! 🔱
Honest opinion: This looks like a risky mix of mythology and political message knowing Vetri Maaran's style. The first look is stunning but I'm worried about the execution. Also, 'Vada Chennai 2' was announced first - hope they don't abandon it completely. Just my two rupees. 🤔
The poster is visually powerful but I wonder if they're using religious imagery just for hype. Lord Murugan is deeply revered in Tamil culture - I hope the film treats it with respect and not just as a marketing tool. Arivumathi's story writing should be interesting though. 🙏
Vijay fans vs Dhanush fans incoming on Twitter! 😂 All jokes aside, this combo has delivered gems like 'Asuran' which won National Award. With Vetri Maaran's direction and Dhanush's intensity, 'Thamizh Murugan' could be
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