Prashanth, Director Hari Reunite 25 Years After 'Thamizh' for New Project

In a grand celebration marking actor Prashanth’s 52nd birthday on April 6, 2025, a much-anticipated collaboration was unveiled — Prashanth is teaming up once again with filmmaker Hari for a new film, reuniting a quarter-century after their successful venture Thamizh (2002). The film, tentatively titled Prashanth 55, was officially launched at a special event in Chennai.

The star and the director, who share a long-standing professional bond, reflected on their previous collaboration. Prashanth expressed his optimism for their new project, stating, “I have known Hari sir for 25 years now. We promise to deliver a nice movie that satisfies all expectations. This film will have a fast-paced screenplay, one that will stand the test of time." He further added, “People appreciate Thamizh even after 25 years, and I believe our upcoming film will replicate that.”

At the heart of the film’s production is Prashanth’s father, the veteran actor-producer Thiagarajan, who is stepping in as the producer under his banner, Staar Movies. Thiagarajan’s influence has always been a defining factor in Prashanth’s career, and in his speech, the actor credited his father’s vision, “As you all know, he likes to upscale all his films, and when I asked how we’re going to mount a project that would appeal to the latest generation, he said, ‘Don’t worry, let’s make it as big as we can.’ So I thank him for that."

The details of the film’s cast and crew remain under wraps. Prashanth, who was last seen in the Tamil remake of Andhadhun, Andhagan, and in Vijay's The Greatest of All Time directed by Venkat Prabhu, is set to bring a fresh dynamic to the screen. Meanwhile, Hari, whose last directorial Rathnam starred Vishal, is expected to bring his signature style of storytelling and filmmaking to this new venture.

The exciting pairing of these two veterans promises a project that will cater to both long-time fans and newer audiences alike.