Not Dhanush but H Vinoth to direct another leading hero in his next venture after 'Jana Nayagan' - Reports

H. Vinoth, who was expected to direct Dhanush after Vijay's final film 'Jan Nayagan', appears to have a different setup. Dhanush has recently finished shooting his film 'Kaar' with Vignesh Raja, and then will be seen acting in Rajkumar Periyasamy's upcoming project, 'D55'. After this film, fans are expecting Dhanush to jump directly onto his next H. Vinoth's film, which the fans are calling 'D57'. However, it now appears that Vinoth will first work with another leading hero before starting the Dhanush project.

H Vinoth's sudden change in plan

According to Cinema Vikatan, H. Vinoth has reportedly narrated his story to two top actors during this gap. Both actors have reportedly liked the script, and Vinoth is likely to begin shooting with one of them in the coming months. It seems like this film will be completed before he begins working on the Dhanush project. The report further states that the announcement regarding this new collaboration could be made very soon, and it may surprise fans given the director’s previous line-ups.

Dhanush’s film to begin next March

Dhanush’s film with Vinoth, expected to kick start with the title 'D57', will now likely begin production next March. Meanwhile, updates continue to drop in from Rajkumar Periyasamy’s project, in which Dhanush stars alongside Sreeleela, Sai Pallavi, and Mammotty. This creates a brief window for Vinoth to explore another story and collaborate with a top hero. The report states that this change will help the director in maintaining the cycle of work and at the same time will keep Dhanush's project in line. It also builds up anticipation for both the films as fans have been speculating on who the mystery actor might be.

H Vinoth's strategic move

In summary, while Dhanush remains the marquee star for Vinoth’s major next venture, the director is using this interim period to helm another big film. By roping-in a top hero in his first film, there will not be any long gaps between his films. The official announcement will be made in a few weeks and the Dhanush-Vinoth film will soon follow.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”