In 2008, just a few years after Dhanush debuted in Kollywood, Vadivelu walked out of the film he was shooting, Padikkadhavan. Now 18 years later, the duo will share the screen in the yet-to-be-titled D 56. It made news back then, with many wondering if it was just ‘creative differences’ or something more. Dhanush and Vadivelu never starred in a film together, which only fuelled these rumours.
When Vadivelu walked out of Dhanush film
D 56 was launched with a grand ceremony in Madurai on Friday. However, he shot only for two days in 2008 before walking out of the project. Vivek replaced Vadivelu in the film, which was eventually released in 2009. D 56 is directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu of Lubber Pandhu-fame.
The film’s team never confirmed what really happened. Speaking at the launch, Vadivelu acknowledged that he and Dhanush had never worked together. “After such a long gap, I got the opportunity to work with Dhanush. They lit the fuse, they ignited a spark that set things ablaze. They threw a burning torch right between us. Vadivelu was cast for Dhanush’s film Padikkadhavan, directed by Suraj. Rumours floated about everything from creative differences and ego clashes to an on-set argument that was the boiling point. It stars Dhanush and Vadivelu alongside Preity Mukundhan, Vijay Kumar and SJ Suryah. Sai Abhyankkar is composing the film’s music. Sithara Entertainments and Primark Productions are producing it. Dhanush also has Om and Thamizh Murugan lined up.
You might ask why there was such a gap and why we didn’t collaborate,” he said, adding, “It’s because some forces caused misunderstandings.
He then joked that the pooja event looked like a ‘maanaadu’ (public gathering), further fuelling rumours of Dhanush’s political entry. “I didn’t know Dhanush had this many fans. Your blessings are always needed. I am truly overwhelmed by your response. The pooja for Dhanush’s film itself looks like a maanaadu.
However, it was clarified that D 56 is not a political film.
I can’t even count the cars and the people in the crowd,” said Vadivelu as Dhanush smiled.
