South actor Dhanush is all set to appear in the Telugu action film Kara, directed by Vignesh Raja. Previously titled D54, Kara is scheduled for release in April 2026, and the makers officially announced the release date on Monday. Read on to find out when the film will hit theatres.
The crime thriller is written by Alfred Prakash and Vignesh Raja. It is produced by Ishari K Ganesh, with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. For the unversed, the title of the film was unveiled during Pongal 2026.
Dhanush's Kara release date out
Sharing a new poster of the film on Monday, Dhanush announced that Kara will be released in theatres worldwide on April 30, 2026. In the caption, he wrote, "Kara April 30th worldwide (sic)." Take a look below:
Besides Dhanush, the film Kara features Mamitha Baiju, Jayaram, and Suraj Venjaramoodu in key roles. The makers have kept the plot of the movie under wraps.
Dhanush's Kara to clash with Ram Charan's Peddi
It is important to note that Kara will clash at the box office with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi on April 30, 2026. Ram Charan's Peddi is written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana and also stars Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. For the unversed, the Telugu sports drama film Peddi is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas. It is presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings.
Kara OTT release after theatrical run
According to promotional posters for Dhanush's upcoming film Kara, the film will start streaming on Netflix after completing its theatrical run. However, the exact OTT release date of this film is not known yet.