{"id":11217,"date":"2026-04-27T05:49:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/04\/27\/dhanush-clears-air-on-kara-pronunciation-hints-at-new-project-with-director-venky-atluri-lets-do-it-again-tamil-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T05:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:49:17","slug":"dhanush-clears-air-on-kara-pronunciation-hints-at-new-project-with-director-venky-atluri-lets-do-it-again-tamil-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=11217","title":{"rendered":"Dhanush clears air on &#8216;Kara&#8217; pronunciation; hints at new project with director Venky Atluri: &#8216;Let\u2019s do it again&#8217; | Tamil Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130544841,imgsize-83100,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/dhanush-kara.jpg\" alt=\"Dhanush clears air on 'Kara' pronunciation; hints at new project with director Venky Atluri: 'Let\u2019s do it again'\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The pre-release event for the upcoming period crime drama &#8216;Kara&#8217; in Hyderabad was nothing short of a celebration for <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/dhanush\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Dhanush<\/a> fans. Held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the event saw the National Award-winning actor in high spirits as he addressed everything from title confusion to his future collaborations ahead if its release on April 30, 2026.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Dhanush clears up the confusion regarding the pronunciation of &#8216;Kara&#8217;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>During his speech, Dhanush addressed the confusion around the film\u2019s title with his signature wit. As reported by ABPLive, he said, \u201cEveryone is saying it in different ways, like Kaara or Karaa. But it is just &#8216;Kara&#8217;.\u201d He added with a smile, \u201cEven the heroine and my producer are saying it differently. Say it however you want, but just come to the theatre and watch the film.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The actor revealed that the film was originally titled Kara Saamy before being shortened to the punchy, one-word title.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>Dhanush on his bond and reunion plans with &#8216;Vaathi&#8217; director<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Dhanush also spoke about his strong bond with director <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/venky-atluri\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Venky Atluri<\/a>. Referring to their earlier hit &#8216;Vaathi&#8217; aka &#8216;Sir&#8217;, he said, \u201cVenky, you told me one story and then disappeared. Bring that story back, let\u2019s do it.\u201d This statement created excitement about a possible reunion between the actor and director. Fans are now hopeful that the successful duo will collaborate yet again.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>Dhanush credits the crew and promises a strong theatre experience<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>In a more serious moment, Dhanush spoke about his 24-year journey, citing the Bhagavad Gita as his guiding light. He shared how he manifested his first National Award back in 2002 when people laughed at his &#8220;skinny&#8221; frame and lack of conventional hero looks.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>He said, \u201cA film is not made by one person. It is always teamwork.\u201d <!-- -->He praised the entire crew, saying every department plays an important role in a film\u2019s success. He also added, \u201cCredit should go to everyone who worked on it, not just one person.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>More about &#8216;Kara&#8217;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>Directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/vignesh-raja\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Vignesh Raja<\/a>, &#8216;Kara&#8217; is a gritty emotional thriller set against the backdrop of the 1991 Gulf War and a severe fuel crisis in Ramanathapuram. It features Dhanush, <!-- -->Mamitha Baiju<!-- --> and Jayaram in pivotal roles along with <!-- -->Suraj Venjaramoodu<!-- -->, K.S. Ravikumar and Karunas. G.V. Prakash Kumar has helmed the music composition while the cinematography has been helmed by Theni Eashwar.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/tamil\/movies\/news\/dhanush-clears-air-on-kara-pronunciation-at-hyderabad-pre-release-event-hints-at-new-project-with-director-venky-atluri-lets-do-it-again\/articleshow\/130544806.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pre-release event for the upcoming period crime drama &#8216;Kara&#8217; in Hyderabad was nothing short of a celebration for Dhanush fans. 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