Dhruva Natchathiram, the much-anticipated spy thriller directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Vikram, Ritu Varma and Aishwarya Rajesh, has been in the making for almost a decade. The film, which was initially announced in 2013 with Suriya in the lead role, underwent several changes and delays before resuming production with Vikram in 2016. The film was shot in seven countries and features music composed by Harris Jayaraj1
The film’s teaser, which was released in 2019, received positive response from the audience and critics, who praised the sleek visuals, the stylish action sequences and Vikram’s performance as John, a New York-based undercover agent who is on a mission to rescue his team leader2
However, the film faced financial troubles and legal issues, which prevented it from getting a theatrical release. The film’s producer Gautham Vasudev Menon had to clear the debts of his previous films before securing a distributor for Dhruva Natchathiram3
Now, after overcoming all the hurdles, the film is finally ready to see the light of the day. The film has completed its censor formalities and has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification4
The film’s team has also announced that they will be revealing the next update on September 23 at 11 am. The update is expected to be the release date of the film, which is likely to be in October or November 20234
The fans of Vikram and Gautham Vasudev Menon are eagerly waiting for the film to hit the screens and witness the thrilling saga of Dhruva Natchathiram. The film is expected to be a game-changer in the genre of spy thrillers in Tamil cinema5