'Chiyaan' Vikram's long-delayed 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to finally release in November
What's the story
After languishing in development hell for a decade, Dhruva Natchathiram, starring "Chiyaan" Vikram, is finally set to see the light of the day.
Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the long-delayed spy thriller film was reportedly first announced in 2013 but could never make it to the theaters.
But on Saturday, Menon announced that the movie will finally be released on November 24, 2023.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Menon had originally approached Tamil superstar Suriya for the film's lead role, but he eventually backed out due to creative differences and alleged that Menon kept altering the script.
The role, eventually, was accepted by the Anniyan actor.
The film has earlier targeted multiple release dates in 2017, 2018, and 2019, but delays in shoot and alleged financial constraints repeatedly hindered its theatrical outing.
Announcement
Menon shared clip and poster from thriller
For the last few days, the rumor bill was abuzz about Dhruva Natchathiram's release date.
Menon put all the speculations to rest on Saturday as he shared a poster featuring Vikram and wrote on X, "#DhruvaNatchathiram in theaters from November 24, 2023."
He also shared a "#TrailBLAZEr," which is a short teaser giving the viewers an insight into the thriller's plot.
Twitter Post
Here's what Menon posted on X
#DhruvaNatchathiram in theatres from November 24, 2023#TrailBLAZEr now
— Gauthamvasudevmenon (@menongautham) September 23, 2023
▶️https://t.co/ewq1KijC8M#DhruvaNatchathiramFromNov24@chiyaan @Jharrisjayaraj @OndragaEnt @oruoorileoru @Preethisrivijay @SonyMusicSouth @DoneChannel1 @proyuvraaj @gobeatroute pic.twitter.com/nmqM6winuT
Plot
Film to reportedly be released in 2 parts
Per reports, the story will revolve around John (Vikram), an undercover operative in New York City.
He and his team are tasked with the responsibility of tracing the whereabouts of their leader, who works in the National Security Agency of India.
As the poster explains, the first part is titled Chapter One - Yuddha Kaandam, and the second is reportedly undergoing post-production work.
Cast
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The multistarrer will also feature Aishwarya Rajesh (Kanaa), Raadhika Sarathkumar (Love Today), Simran (Rocketry), R Parthiban (Ponniyin Selvan I), Dhivyadarshini (Nala Damayanthi), Munna Simon (Raavanan), and Vamsi Krishna (Happy Days).
Harris Jayaraj (Ghajini) is in charge of the music, while the cinematography is by Manoj Paramahamsa, SR Kathir, and Vishnu Dev.
It has been certified U/A by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).