Kamal Ghorui
‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ is one of the most-awaited films in Tamil cinema. The movie is directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and stars Vikram in the lead role. The spy thriller has faced many delays due to financial and legal problems. Now, the film is finally moving towards release after an important order from the Chennai High Court. Following this, Gautham Menon shared an emotional statement that caught everyone’s attention. He said some men tried to stop the film’s release and even attempted to damage his career.
Gautham Menon raises shocking allegations
In his social media post, Gautham Menon said a few men worked against him and tried to stop the release of the film, which was made with the hard work of more than 100 people. He also said they wanted to destroy his filmmaking journey. The director thanked his legal advisor, senior lawyer Abdul Hameed, for standing by him during the difficult time. Gautham Menon said his lawyer gave him hope and showed him a way forward when things looked very difficult. His statement clearly showed how emotional and stressful this long journey has been for him.
‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ faced delays for several years
The film was first planned with Suriya in the lead role before Vikram joined the project. The movie also features Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh, Parthiban, and Simran in important roles. Music for the film is composed by Harris Jayaraj. The teaser released in 2018 created huge excitement among fans. But after the COVID-19 lockdown, there were no new updates about the film. During this period, Gautham Menon acted in many films and openly admitted that he was taking on acting roles owing to his financial condition and debts.
Court order brings hope for ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ release
As reported by Zee News, Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy recently ordered that ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ should be released before June 15. The court also directed proper monitoring of the film’s income and expenses.Following the court’s decision, preparations for the film’s premiere have resumed at an accelerated pace. Reacting to the court’s support, Gautham Menon said he can finally “see light at the end of the tunnel.” He also called the court order historic and said it could become an example for many films facing financial troubles in the industry. Fans are now hopeful that the long-delayed film will finally hit theatres soon.
