‘Dhruva Natchathiram’, starring Vikram and directed Gautham Vasudev MenonIt has been one of the most awaited films of Tamil cinema. The spy thriller has been delayed several times over the past decade due to financial problems. The teaser that created excitement among fans in 2017 and 2018, the film has remained unreleased. The planned November 2023 release was also canceled at the last minute due to legal and financial hurdles. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on the film’s future.
The Madras High Court rejects the appeal against the release of the film
In an important development, the Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed against an earlier order allowing the release of ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’. According to Cinema Express, financiers Punniyamurthy and Premkumar challenged the order allowing them to release the film by June 15. However, a division bench comprising Justices P. Velmurugan and Thilagavathi upheld the earlier decision and dismissed the appeal. This has come as a huge relief to director Gautham Vasudev Menon and the film’s team, bringing the long-delayed project one step closer to release.
Gautham Menon the court moves on the release time
Although the court allowed the release of the film by June 15, the makers could not meet the deadline. As a result, Gautham Vasudev Menon approached the court seeking an extension till July 15. The petition was filed before Justice K. Kumaresh Babu, who adjourned the hearing till June 17. The court is expected to decide whether more time will be given for the release of the much-awaited film.
A star-studded spy thriller
“Dhruva Natchathiram” shows Vikram, in simranand Ritu Varma in key roles. The fresh and exciting action thriller has attracted millions of fans who were eager to watch it in theatres. With a production period of almost ten years and several legal battles in between, the latest court ruling has given people new hope that the film will be screened on the big screen. Fans of the actors, Vikram and Gautham Menon, seem closer than ever to the end of their journey in Dhruva Natchathiram.
