Despite an official announcement months ago confirming that director Rajkumar Periasamy would helm Dhanush’s D55 with Gopuram Films as the production house, fresh industry buzz now suggests that the project may be undergoing significant changes behind the scenes. None of the involved teams have issued clarifications yet, but unverified reports continue to circulate widely.
According to trade talk, Gopuram Films is said to have stepped away from the project for reasons that are yet to be confirmed. With their reported exit, speculation has intensified that the film could now be taken over either by Dhanush’s own Wunderbar Films in association with Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, as the banner already worked with Rajkumar in the Industry Hit ‘Amaran’. These claims remain unconfirmed, but the rumor has generated strong curiosity among fans.
The film already known to be ambitious in scale, is rumored to carry a budget of around 135 crore, placing it among the biggest projects in Dhanush’s career. Another round of unverified updates suggests that Netflix has allegedly acquired the digital rights for nearly 50 crore. However, like the production developments, this too remains speculative, with no official announcement from the platform or the makers.
For now, everything surrounding D55 from its revised production banner to budget and OTT partnership, continues to remain in the realm of speculation. With Rajkumar Periasamy confirmed as director and fans eagerly waiting for clarity, the industry hopes the team will soon address the swirling rumors and give a definitive update on the film’s direction.