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The trailer of actor Dhanush’s “VIP 2”, a sequel to his 2014 blockbuster film “VIP”, was released on Sunday in Mumbai, at the film’s audio launch.

The two and a half minute trailer introduces us to Raghuvaran, a jobless graduate, played by Dhanush, and it looks like an extension of his own character from the first part.

Directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth, it can be understood from the trailer that the story is about the face-off between Dhanush and Kajol, who plays a suave, conniving business woman.

The film, slated for July 28 release, also stars Amala Paul, Samuthirakani and Vivekh.

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“VIP 2” marks the comeback of Kajol after two decades to Tamil filmdom.

Produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, the film has music by Sean Roldan.

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Actor-filmmaker Dhanush on Wednesday said his younger son Linga, who turned seven on Wednesday, is the light of his life and is responsible for all the happiness in his life.

“Happy, happy birthday my baby Linga. Light of my life. Miss being next to you my love. Thank you for all the happiness you bring into appa’s life,” Dhanush tweeted.

Married to superstar Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya, Dhanush has two sons. Elder son is named Yatra.

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On the career front, Dhanush awaits the release of Tamil film “VIP 2”, which will hit the screens on July 28, to coincide with his birthday.

The audio and trailer of “VIP 2”, directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth, will be unveiled on Sunday.

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Superstar Rajinikanth’s next Tamil film, to be produced by his son-in-law Dhanush, has been officially titled “Kaala Karikaalan”.

Actor Dhanush unveiled the film’s title and first-look poster on Thursday.

Sharing the poster on his Twitter page, Dhanush wrote the film is titled “Kaala Karikaalan”. 

The film revolves around the life of a Mumbai-based don Karikalan, played by Rajinikanth.

The title was released in English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

Rajinikanth as Kaala Karikaalan in Kaala

To be directed by Pa. Ranjith, who had previously helmed Rajinikanth’s “Kabali”, the project will roll from Sunday.

Huma Qureshi is rumoured to be the leading lady. However, the makers are yet to officially confirm this.

To be predominantly shot in a Dharavi set here, the film will have music by Santhosh Narayanan.

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Actor Dhanush is elated over his production and critically acclaimed Tamil drama “Visaranai” becoming India’s official pick for Oscars 2017 in the Foreign Language Film category. He has thanked everyone for believing in him and supporting his vision. Based on the novel “Lock Up” by auto-rickshaw driver-turned-writer M. Chandrakumar, the film is about organised crime within the police force. It also throws the spotlight on police brutality. “Visaranai”, helmed by filmmaker Vetrimaaran, stars Dinesh, Samuthirakani, Ajay Ghosh and Kishore. 

 “Visaranai” was produced by Dhanush, who had released the film under his home banner Wunderbar Films. The film earned critical acclaim earlier last year when it had its world premiere at Venice International Film Festival. It also won National Film Awards.

 Dhanush released a statement after the announcement, expressing his gratitude. The statement read: “Good evening everybody. This is just turning out to be a glorious day. After the super positive initial reports for ‘Thodari’ now ‘Visaranai’ has been selected as the official entry to Oscars from India. Proud moment for Wunderbar Films and Vetrimaaran. Dream big.”

 It is the ninth Tamil film to have been chosen as a hopeful to bring the Oscar statuette to India. Kamal Haasan’s “Hey Ram” (released in 2000) was the last film in the language to compete. Last year, India put Marathi film “Court” in the Oscar race. “Mother India”, “Salaam Bombay!” and “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India” are the only Indian films that made it to the top five in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards.

 Dhanush added: “My sincere thanks to all those who believed in me and my production house. I would like to thank the fantastic cast of ‘Visaranai’, Dinesh, Samuthirakani, Kishore. And I would also like to thank the pillar of Wunderbar Films, my executive producer S.Vinod.  “My thanks to the crew, press, media, well wishers, my fans and cinema lovers, each and every one of you who watch movies in theatres from the bottom of my heart. It’s a joyous moment for all of us. God bless, spread love.”

 The film is expected to release soon as “Vicharana” in Telugu.