Overview
- Dhanush unveiled the title and a gritty poster on social media, showing him in a scorched field with the line, “Sometimes staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive.”
- Director Vignesh Raja called Kara an emotionally rooted suspense thriller, while coverage also frames it as a high‑octane action project.
- Filming began in July 2025, with the makers indicating the shoot is close to wrap and post‑production will begin soon.
- Release timing remains unconfirmed, with some reports citing February 2026 and others noting the director’s summer 2026 indication.
- A Pongal “The Name is Kara” first‑glimpse video drew positive fan reactions, as credits and cast were confirmed: GV Prakash Kumar (music), Theni Eswar (cinematography), Srijith/Sreejith Sarang (editing), and actors including Mamitha Baiju, K. S. Ravikumar, Jayaram, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas and Prithvi Pandiraj.