Dhruva Natchathiram, a name that’s been echoing in the corridors of Indian cinema for quite some time, has yet again grabbed headlines, but not for hitting the big screen. This Gautham Menon directorial, starring the versatile Vikram, was all set to wow audiences on November 24. However, in a twist befitting the film’s thriller genre, the release date came and went without the film seeing the light of day.
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Rewind to 2013, when Dhruva Natchathiram first made waves with its announcement. The project initially roped in Suriya, but soon hit a stumbling block when he stepped back, pointing to the absence of a full-fledged script. This early hiccup set the tone for the film’s journey – one filled with more suspense and unexpected turns than the plot itself.
Fast forward to 2016, and enter Vikram, breathing new life into the project. What seemed like a smooth sail soon encountered choppy waters. The film, despite being globe-trotting in its production scale, found itself in a quagmire of financial troubles. Even a team-up with powerhouses like Escape Artists Motion Pictures and Kondaaduvom Entertainment couldn’t keep the ship steady, as they eventually left the project.
The plot thickens with Menon revealing a web of financial and legal tangles in a candid interview. Investors at odds, court cases, and a frozen fund flow – the challenges seemed straight out of a spy thriller plot. Menon’s foray into acting, initially seen as a creative pursuit, was later understood to be a strategic move to funnel funds into Dhruva Natchathiram.
Despite these Herculean efforts, the movie’s release date remained elusive. Menon, in a social media post, expressed his disappointment and determination, promising fans that the wait would be just a little longer. The delay has sparked mixed reactions – criticism from some corners and unwavering support from fans of Vikram and Menon, who admire the director’s grit and perseverance.
With a star-studded cast including Vinayakan, Radhika Sarathkumar, Dhivya Darshini, Ritu Varma, Parthiban, and Simran, and tunes by Harrish Jeyaraj, Dhruva Natchathiram promises to be a cinematic masterpiece. As fans eagerly await its release, the saga of Dhruva Natchathiram continues to captivate and intrigue, much like the enigmatic world of espionage it aims to portray.
