Dileep is teaming up with director Ullas Krishna for his 153rd film, tentatively titled D 153. The project was launched with a pooja ceremony in Alappuzha on October 19, 2026, and is produced by M Star Entertainments. Although the makers have kept the storyline under wraps, the launch invitation carries the tagline “The investigation begins,” hinting at a possible investigative narrative. The film marks Ullas Krishna’s second directorial venture after Pushpaka Vimanam (2024), the fantasy action-comedy starring Siju Wilson and Balu Varghese.
The working title D 153 identifies the project as the 153rd film in Dileep’s acting career. It is not yet the confirmed final title, and the makers have not disclosed the film’s genre or plot. At present, the launch invitation offers the clearest indication of the direction the team may be exploring, with its investigation-themed tagline and visual design suggesting a crime-focused story.
However, the tagline should be treated as a hint rather than confirmation of the film’s storyline. No official synopsis has been released, and details about the characters or the nature of the investigation, if one forms the basis of the plot, remain undisclosed. The invitation offers an initial sense of the film’s mood without revealing its narrative.
The project also marks a new step for Ullas Krishna following Pushpaka Vimanam, which featured Siju Wilson and Balu Varghese in leading roles. His debut combined fantasy, action and comedy, while the tagline for D 153 points towards a potentially different narrative approach. The genre remains unconfirmed, but the contrast between the two projects offers an early indication of the variety in the director’s work.
M Star Entertainments is producing the film. The banner has previously co-produced Varane Avashyamund and Kurup, both led by Dulquer Salmaan. Further production details for D 153, including its release plan and the rest of the technical team, have not yet been announced.
There is also speculation surrounding the supporting cast. Industry reports suggest that veteran actor and director Johny Antony may join Dileep in the film. However, the makers have not officially confirmed his involvement, and no additional cast members have been announced.
With the pooja ceremony marking its launch, D 153 is now in development under Ullas Krishna’s direction. The script is locked, according to the supplied information, but the film’s story, final title, cast and release details remain undisclosed.
For now, the tagline “The investigation begins” remains the project’s most prominent public clue. Whether it signals a crime thriller or another kind of mystery will become clearer when the filmmakers release further details. The project brings Dileep and Ullas Krishna together for the first time in this collaboration, with the film’s central premise still under wraps.