Dhanush called 'Ilaya Super Star' in 'Pattasu' poster

Actor Dhanush, who recently wrapped up shooting for Vetrimaaran’s Asuran, is currently shooting for Kodi fame director Durai Senthilkumar's next. The project, which is produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, is on the list of most expected projects of this year  

The film has been titled Pattasu and the makers have released the title design poster. The title poster surprised the audiences as Dhanush, who is also the son-in-law of Superstar Rajinikanth, has been bestowed with the 'Ilaiya Super Star' title for the first time. 

The first look of Pattasu will be revealed on Sunday, on the occasion of the actor's birthday and the film will be hitting the screens this Deepavali. Meanwhile, Vijay’s Bigil directed by Atlee, is confirmed as a Deepavali release too and Vijay Sethupathi’s Sanga Thamizhan is also eyeing the same release date. 

This would be the second epic box-office clash this year, with the first being Rajinikanth's Petta vs Ajith's Viswasam which released for Pongal. Interestingly, Viswasam was also bankrolled by the same banner Sathya Jyothi Films.

Pattasu will feature Dhanush in dual roles and  The portion featuring Dhanush as the father will have actor Sneha as his pair and Mehreen Pirzada has been signed as Dhanush’s pair for the son’s role.

Cinematographer Om Prakash will crank the camera and this will be his fourth outing with Dhanush after Maari, Anegan and Maari 2. The music will be taken care of by Vivek-Mervin duo.

Dhanush's Asuran is a revenge thriller based on Tamil novel Vekkai where he will avenge the death of his father. Asuran marks the reunion of Dhanush and Vetrimaaran for the fourth time. Dhanush will be seen playing a daily wage labourer in Asuran, and he is expected to be seen in a fierce avatar.