After 13 years of delays, Gautham Vasudev Menon’s film Dhruva Natchathiram has finally received clearance for release from the Madras High Court. The ruling came early Tuesday, allowing the long-awaited film to hit theaters.
The film stars Vikram and boasts an estimated budget of Rs.80 Crores. Delays primarily stemmed from financial constraints and the Covid-19 pandemic, which hampered production efforts.
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy presided over the court order, marking a significant milestone in Tamil cinema. The film’s revenue will be routed through an escrow account, as mandated by the court.
Gautham Menon expressed gratitude towards his legal counsel and the judge. He stated, “There’s light at the end of the tunnel,” highlighting the challenging journey to this point.
The film features a character named John, who leads a specialized unit formed after the Mumbai terror attacks. It also includes music by Harris Jayaraj and lyrics by Thamarai and Paal Dabba.
Menon emphasized that this landmark order will serve as a benchmark for any film facing similar challenges in an industry often plagued by disorganization regarding funding.
The team involved in Dhruva Natchathiram expressed their appreciation for Justice Ramamoorthy’s efforts to bring all stakeholders together. They noted, “We are grateful to The hon’ble Justice who spent considerable time spread over a week bringing all stakeholders to the table.”
With a cast that includes Ritu Varma, Radhakrishnan Parthiban, and Simran, anticipation builds as fans await the film’s release date.
