Suraj Venjaramoodu Takes on Cop Role in Dhanush's 'Kara'
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Chennai, March 25 (NationPress) In an exciting reveal for the upcoming action thriller 'Kara', directed by Vignesh Raja and starring Dhanush, it has been announced that renowned Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu will portray a police officer named Bharathan. This announcement followed the earlier revelation of character names for Mamitha Baiju and director K S Ravikumar.
On their X timeline, Vels Film International, the film's production company, shared, "BHARATHAN… on duty. Next drop today at 5 PM. #FacesOfKara. #KaraFromApril30. Directed by @vigneshraja89. Produced by @IshariKGanesh. A @gvprakash musical."
The first look poster of Suraj Venjaramoodu's character was also unveiled, showcasing his role in the film.
Previously, it was disclosed that actress Mamitha Baiju will play the female lead, Selli, with K S Ravikumar appearing as Kandhasaami in 'Kara'.
The film's title was revealed on Pongal this year, accompanied by a striking poster featuring Dhanush with an intense expression. The tagline read, "Sometimes, staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive."
Director Vignesh Raja emphasized on his X account, "D54 is Kara. An emotionally driven suspense thriller. We are set for a summer release. #D54 is #Kara. #HappyPongal #HappySankranti. Directed by @vigneshraja89. Produced by @IshariKGanesh. A @gvprakash musical."
Recently, the production team shared a still of Dhanush from the set, noting, "Straight from the sets of #D54 - Shoot in progress! @dhanushkraja," where he appears to be speaking from an STD booth.
'Kara' promises to deliver a powerful ensemble cast along with an exceptional technical team.
In addition to Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju, the film will feature notable figures such as K S Ravikumar, Jayaram, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas, and Prithvi Pandiraj in key roles.
On the technical side, cinematography is managed by the highly regarded Theni Eswar, while Sreejith Sarang handles editing. The musical score is crafted by National Award winner G V Prakash.
Importantly, the film's story has been collaboratively written by writer Alfred Prakash and director Vignesh Raja, who previously achieved acclaim with the investigative thriller 'Por Thozhil'.
Writer Alfred Prakash has noted in earlier discussions that he and director Vignesh Raja share a strong understanding, which greatly benefits their collaborative storytelling.
The duo invested four years in perfecting the script for 'Por Thozhil', firmly believing that co-writing enhances the creative process as it allows for mutual idea testing.