The first-look teaser for Dhanush’s 54th film, titled Kara, was released this morning and immediately became the #1 trending video on YouTube India. Directed by the acclaimed Vignesh Raja, the teaser offers a glimpse into a gritty, neo-noir action thriller set in the underbelly of North Chennai. Fans have been raving about the dark atmosphere, the sharp cinematography, and Dhanush’s intense and raw new look.

The teaser features minimal dialogue, relying instead on a haunting background score and powerful visuals to build a sense of mystery. This minimalist approach has generated immense curiosity and discussion among cinema enthusiasts and critics alike. Within just six hours of its release, the video garnered over 5 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes, breaking previous records for a teaser.

Kara is expected to be a major theatrical release in the second half of 2026. Dhanush’s collaboration with a young, experimental director is seen as a strategic move to cater to the evolving tastes of the modern audience. The full trailer is rumored to be released in March, coinciding with the start of the film’s final shooting schedule in various locations across South India.