Dhanush appears to have a packed slate of films lined up, and a new report has now linked him with filmmaker Siva. The director, who recently helmed ‘Kanguva’, is reportedly considering Dhanush as the lead for his next commercial entertainer. If the project takes shape, it could become one of the actor’s upcoming collaborations following ‘Om’.
Siva reportedly looking at Dhanush for next project
A report by Valai Pechu claims that Siva is in discussions with Dhanush for a film that is expected to combine action, emotion and commercial elements. The project is reportedly being designed as a mass entertainer with a storyline aimed at the actor’s fan base.Seven Screen Studios is said to be considering backing the film, while production could potentially begin in December 2026. However, the project is yet to receive an official announcement, so details surrounding the cast, storyline and production timeline remain unconfirmed.The development also comes amid reports that Siva was earlier expected to reunite with Ajith Kumar. That collaboration appears to have been put on hold for the time being, with Ajith reportedly moving ahead with other commitments. The actor is said to be working with Adhik Ravichander on ‘Dare Devil’, followed by a film with Venkat Prabhu. ‘Dare Devil’ does not have an officially announced release date or OTT platform yet.
Dhanush currently busy with ‘Om’
Dhanush is presently associated with Rajkumar Periasamy’s ‘Om’, an action drama that has Mammootty in a prominent role. The film also features Sai Pallavi, Sreeleela and Naseeruddin Shah, making it one of the more anticipated projects in the actor’s upcoming lineup.Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music and background score for the film, which is planned as the first chapter in a two-part franchise. ‘Om’ is scheduled to release theatrically on October 16, 2026, and its OTT platform has not been officially announced.
Om set for clash with ‘Jailer 2 ‘
The release of ‘Om’ will also put Dhanush’s film in direct competition with Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’. The Nelson directorial is scheduled to reach cinemas one day earlier, on October 15, 2026.While both films belong to different genres and feature major Tamil stars, their back-to-back release dates are expected to make the October 2026 festive period particularly competitive at the box office. ‘Jailer 2’ is scheduled for theatrical release on October 15, 2026, while its OTT platform is yet to be officially announced.
Dhanush has several projects in the pipeline
The actor’s lineup extends beyond ‘Om’ and the reported collaboration with Siva. Dhanush is also set to work with filmmakers Tamizharasan Pachamuthu and Mari Selvaraj on separate projects, adding to an already busy schedule.He has also confirmed another association with Vetrimaaran for ‘Thamizh Murugan’. The project is expected to mark another collaboration between the actor-director duo, although further production and release details are currently awaited. ‘Thamizh Murugan’ does not have an officially announced theatrical release date or OTT platform.
Dhanush’s recent release
Before moving on to his upcoming projects, Dhanush was last seen in Vignesh Raja’s action thriller ‘Kara’. The film revolves around Karasamy, a former thief who is pushed back into his old life when circumstances force him to find a way to reclaim his family’s mortgaged ancestral property and honour his father’s final wish.Mamitha Baiju plays the female lead, while the cast includes KS Ravikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas and Jayaram in important roles. ‘Kara’ has already released theatrically, while its OTT streaming details were not specified in the available information.