After years of uncertainty, there is hope again for the release of ‘Dhruv Natachathiram’. A long delayed spy thriller directed and starring Gautham Vasudev Menon Vikram Another positive development has been made in court. The film was not released despite being completed several years ago, mainly due to financial and legal hurdles. With the latest court order, fans are once again hopeful that one of the most awaited projects in Tamil cinema will finally hit the theatres.
The court has extended the release date of ‘Dhruv Natachathiram’
In the latest hearing, the Madras High Court ‘Dhruv Nathachathiram’ has extended its release date till July 31. Earlier, the court had allowed the makers to release the film before June 15, while directing them to deposit the proceeds of the film in a separate bank account to settle the dues of creditors. As reported by Cinema Express, the court also observed that the makers can seek additional time if the movie is not released within the original deadline. Since the release did not happen as planned, Gautham MenonIts team approached the court again, after which Justice Senthilkumar Ramamurthy extended the time till the end of July.
Financial disputes delayed the film for many years
Another Gautham Menon film ‘Enai Nakki Payum Thota’ has started a legal battle over financial issues. Producer Madan, who held a 50 per cent stake in ‘Dhruv Natachathiram’, handed over his share to financiers as part of a financial arrangement. Later, the financiers moved the court to block the film’s release until their dues were paid, resulting in an interim stay. These controversies repeatedly pushed back the release, with the ambitious action thriller stalling despite being ready for audiences.
Fans are hoping that the Vikram-Goutham Menon film will finally see the light of day
‘Dhruv Natachathiram’ features an ensemble cast including Ritu Verma, Parthiban Radhakrishnan, Radhika Sarathkumar and Simran, with music directed by Harris Jayaraj. Nearly nine years after production began, the latest court order has renewed optimism among fans. If all the pending formalities are completed by the new deadline, the long-awaited Vikram starrer could finally hit the big screen, ending one of the longest release delays in Tamil cinema.
