Dhanush, who has the most promising line-up in Kollywood, is now playing the lead role in the upcoming film 'Maaran', by young & talented Karthik Naren. This project marks the 43rd film of the star and was tentatively called 'D43'. The team revealed the title & first look on Dhanush's birthday. 

Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film has Malavika Mohan playing the female lead. Dhanush and Malavika are both playing journalists in this investigative thriller. Seems like, Mahendran is playing the baddie in the film. The film's cast also includes Samuthirakani, Smruthi Venkat, and Krishnakumar. GV Prakash Kumar is scoring the music, Lyricist Vivek and Karthik Naren are crafting the lyrics.