Child actor Sai Prithviraj has drawn widespread appreciation for his performance alongside Vijay Sethupathi in ‘Baththa’. Now, the young performer has revealed that his work in the film has opened the door to another major opportunity: playing Dhanush’s son in the upcoming film ‘D56’.
Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, ‘Baththa’ was released in theatres on October 1 and has attracted attention for the performances of its cast, particularly Sai Prithviraj. Several viewers have praised the child actor’s emotional delivery and a standout monologue, with some even calling for him to receive a National Film Award.
Speaking to SS Music, Sai confirmed that he had been selected for ‘D56’. He explained that the filmmakers noticed his performance in ‘Baththa’ and subsequently offered him the role.
The upcoming film is directed by Tamilarasan Pachamuthu and features Preity Mukhundhan, S J Suryah, Vadivelu and Vijay B Kumar in important roles. Production recently began in Madurai.
Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music for the project and is also working on Dhanush’s other film, ‘Om’. The production is backed by Naga Vamsi and Haritha Lingusamy under the banners of Sithara Entertainment and Primark Productions.
Meanwhile, ‘Baththa’ has reportedly earned approximately Rs 16.31 crore in worldwide gross collections. The film revolves around a gangster who accidentally gets locked inside a school toilet by a young boy. What follows is an unexpected encounter that gradually changes their lives.
The film is produced by Atlee through A for Apple Studios, alongside Ashwin Murugan, Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain and Ajith Andhare under the Star Studio 18 and Cine 1 Studios banners.
Sai Prithviraj’s casting in ‘D56’ marks another promising step in his acting journey, with his performance in ‘Baththa’ already earning him considerable attention from audiences.
