Dhanush's son Yathra to make acting debut soon? Actor breaks silence

Dhanush said at the Kara pre-release event that it is too early to say if Yathra will act in films. His remark comes amid launch rumours even as Yathra has already been credited on a song in Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam.

In Short

• Dhanush says too early to decide on son Yathra's acting debut
• Yathra is 19 and seen as a kid by Dhanush
• Yathra involved in filmmaking, credited in Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

Speculation around star kids entering films is never far away, but Dhanush is keeping things measured when it comes to his son. Addressing rumours about Yathra Dhanush’s acting debut, the actor said it is still too early to make any call.

Speaking at the pre-release event of his upcoming film Kara, Dhanush acknowledged the buzz but stopped short of confirming any plans to launch the 19-year-old in cinema.

Rumours of Yathra’s debut have been gaining traction, with reports suggesting that Dhanush could introduce him through a film he directs. While the actor did not address these claims directly, he made it clear that no decision has been finalised.

“I came into acting at the age of 16 because of my circumstances. He is just 19 now, and I still see him as a kid. I don’t know what he will become yet – it’s too early to say,” Dhanush said at the event.

Though an acting debut remains uncertain, Yathra has already dipped his toes into filmmaking. He was credited in Dhanush’s third directorial venture, Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam.

Actor SJ Suryah had earlier suggested that Yathra wrote the lyrics for the film’s first single, Golden Sparrow. However, this was later clarified by Sreyas, who stated that lyricist Arivu wrote the song, with Yathra contributing only the hook and a few lines.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR DHANUSH ?

On the work front, Dhanush will next be seen in Kara, set against the backdrop of the 1991 Gulf War. The film follows Karasaami, also known as Kara, a former robber forced back into crime amid a fuel crisis triggered by the war.

The film also stars Mamitha Baiju, Jayaram, KS Ravikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunaas, Sreeja Ravi and Prithvi Pandiarajan.

He has also announced his next project, tentatively titled D55, featuring Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela. The film recently went on floors with a traditional mahurat ceremony.

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