Young music composer Sai Abhyankkar has been officially signed to compose the soundtrack for D55, the highly anticipated upcoming film starring Dhanush and directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, makers confirmed on Thursday. The announcement has generated excitement in the Tamil film industry, given Abhyankkar’s rising reputation and recent successes.In a social media post, production house Wunderbar Films — which is producing D55 in collaboration with RTake Studios — introduced the collaboration with the tagline, “D55 – A #SaiAbhyankkar Musical,” signalling confidence in his creative contribution to the project. Sai Abhyankkar responded enthusiastically on his own social media account, calling the opportunity a “dream collaboration” and expressing eagerness to work with Dhanush and the film’s team.
Sai Abhyankkar, who is just 20 years old, has quickly built a name for himself after debuting with the Malayalam film Balti and marking his Tamil entrance with Dude, whose song “Oorum Blood” became a viral hit and crossed 100 million views on streaming platforms. He has since been attached to a string of high-profile projects, including music for films such as Benz and other major upcoming productions, making him one of the most talked-about young composers in South Indian cinema. With D55, his first collaboration with Dhanush, expectations are high for a memorable musical score that complements the film’s vision.