Dhanush to produce Kabali sequel

Actor Dhanush on Monday announced that superstar Rajinikanth’s next outing after science-fiction actioner ‘2.o’ will be in his production. “I’m so proud and honoured to announce our production’s next film,” Dhanush wrote on his Twitter page.

The film will reportedly be a sequel to ‘Kabali’, according to a well-placed source. “It’s going to be ‘Kabali 2’. Dhanush has taken permission from producer Kalaipuli S Thanu to continue ‘Kabali’ franchise with the second part. The project, however, will only materialise next year, after the release of ‘2.o’ in the summer,” said a source close to Dhanush.

Dhanush, known for producing films such as ‘Kaaka Muttai’ and ‘Visaaranai’, will bankroll the project under Wunderbar Films. Ranjith, according to the source, has already readied a one-liner of the script.

“He pitched the idea and Dhanush really liked it. So much so that, he agreed to produce the film. It will be an interesting take on the Kabali character, and will be presented in a new light,” he said. The Telugu dubbed version of ‘Kabali,’ despite a strong opening, failed to capitalise on its momentum in the week days, thus ending as a relatively average fare.