Sreeleela comes onboard Dhanush’s D55 as female lead
The makers of D55 confirm Sreeleela as the female lead opposite Dhanush, with the Rajkumar Periasamy directorial steadily building strong anticipation.
The makers of D55 have officially announced Sreeleela as the female lead in the much-anticipated project, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the casting. The film stars Dhanush in the lead and is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, making it one of the most closely watched upcoming Tamil productions.
Until now, names such as Pooja Hegde and Sai Pallavi were widely speculated to be in consideration for the role. However, the announcement confirms that Sreeleela, who has recently emerged as one of the most sought-after performers across industries, will share screen space with Dhanush for the first time. The pairing has already generated strong interest among audiences and industry watchers alike.
Adding to the growing excitement around the film, the makers had earlier revealed that Sai Abhyankkar will compose the music for D55. With both the lead actress and music director now confirmed, expectations for the project have risen significantly.
D55 is jointly produced by Wunderbar Films, Dhanush’s home banner, and RTake Studios, a Mumbai-based production house. The collaboration signals a notable cross-industry partnership, bringing together creative and production expertise from both the Tamil and Hindi film industries.
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