Dhanush, known for choosing intense and powerful scripts announced on November 14th 2018 about teaming up with director Mari Selvaraj. He had posted on social media "Finally watched pariyerum perumal. Mind blown.The rawness nd life style shown is so real it feels u r there. congrats 2 d entire team.Also wud like 2 announce dir Mari selvaraj will b doing his next film with me under @theVcreations so excited to work with a talent like him."

There was no word after that regarding the project but the latest news is that Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj met recently to firm up the project and also finalize the script as well. The hunt is on for the heroine and the rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon.

Dhanush is simultaneously shooting for Vetrimaaran's 'Asuran' and Durai Senthilkumar's untitled project now. He is also signed projects with Karthick Subbaraj, 'Ratchasan' director Ramkumar, the remake of 'Andha Dhun' and a new Hindi film to be directed by Anand L Rai.