|
|
| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| {{for|the 1993 film|Dhuruva Natchathiram}}
| | #REDIRECT [[Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam]] |
| {{short description|Upcoming film by Gautham Menon}}
| | |
| {{Use Indian English|date=June 2019}}
| | {{Redirect category shell| |
| {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
| | {{R from move}} |
| {{Infobox film
| |
| | name = Dhruva Natchathiram
| |
| | image = Dhruva Natchathiram poster.jpg
| |
| | alt = <!-- see WP:ALT -->
| |
| | caption = Poster
| |
| | director = [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]
| |
| | producer = {{ubl|Gautham Vasudev Menon|Venkat Somasundaram|Reshma Ghatala|Senthil Veeraasamy|[[Ishari K. Ganesh]]}}
| |
| | writer = Gautham Vasudev Menon | |
| | starring = {{Plainlist|
| |
| *[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
| |
| *[[Ritu Varma]]
| |
| *[[Aishwarya Rajesh]]
| |
| }} | | }} |
| | music = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| |
| | cinematography = {{ubl|[[Manoj Paramahamsa]]|[[Jomon T. John]]|Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran|[[S. R. Kathir]]}}
| |
| | editing = [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]
| |
| | studio = {{ubl|[[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]]|[[Photon Kathaas|Ondraga Entertainment]]|[[Ishari K. Ganesh|Vels Films International]]|Kondaduvom Entertainment}}
| |
| | distributor = <!-- Add with a Reliable source -->
| |
| | released =
| |
| | country = India
| |
| | language = Tamil
| |
| | budget = <!-- Add with a Reliable source -->
| |
| | gross = <!-- Add with a Reliable source -->
| |
| }}
| |
|
| |
| '''''Dhruva Natchathiram''''' ({{trans|Pole star}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[spy thriller]] film written and directed by [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]], which features an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Ritu Varma]], [[Aishwarya Rajesh]], [[Radhika Sarathkumar]], [[Simran (actress)|Simran Bagga]] , [[R. Parthiepan]] and [[Sathish Krishnan]]. The film features music composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], cinematography done by [[Jomon T. John]], Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran, [[Manoj Paramahamsa]] and [[S. R. Kathir]] and editing is done by [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]. The film began production in 2016, was shot in seven countries, and has been languished in [[production hell]] since then.
| |
|
| |
| ==Cast==
| |
| {{colbegin}}
| |
| * [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as John
| |
| * [[Ritu Varma]] as Anupama
| |
| * [[Aishwarya Rajesh]] as Ragini
| |
| * [[R. Parthiepan]]
| |
| * [[Raadhika|Raadhika Sarathkumar]]
| |
| * [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
| |
| * [[Dhivyadharshini]]
| |
| * [[Vamsi Krishna]]
| |
| * [[Sathish Krishnan]]
| |
| * [[Munna (actor)|Munna Simon]]
| |
| * [[Salim Baig]]
| |
| * [[Maya S. Krishnan]]
| |
| * Preethi Nedumaran
| |
| * [[Vinayakan]]
| |
| * [[Abhirami Venkatachalam]]
| |
| {{colend}}
| |
|
| |
| ==Production==
| |
| ===Pre-production===
| |
| Following the successes of ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003) and ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' (2008), director [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] and [[Suriya]] began discussions on another project featuring the duo. After rejecting two scripts including a film titled ''[[Enai Noki Paayum Thota|Ennai Nokki Paayum Thotta]]'', Suriya was impressed and accepted to work on the spy-thriller film ''Dhruva Natchathiram'', which Menon hoped to turn into a franchise.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://cinemalead.com/news-id-gautham-menon-opens-up-on-dhruva-natchathiram-drop-friendship-with-suriya-and-thala-55-gautham-menon-05-12-134004.htm|title=Gautham Menon opens up on Dhruva Natchathiram drop,friendship with Suriya and Thala 55|website=cinemalead.com|access-date=12 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227100004/http://cinemalead.com/news-id-gautham-menon-opens-up-on-dhruva-natchathiram-drop-friendship-with-suriya-and-thala-55-gautham-menon-05-12-134004.htm|archive-date=27 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Suriya confirms both Gautham, Lingusamy films - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-confirms-both-gautham-lingusamy-films/articleshow/19525310.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Revealed to be produced by Menon too,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhruva Natchathiram's logo gets ready - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathirams-logo-gets-ready/articleshow/19780116.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> the team released a series of posters in April 2013 indicating that the film would feature 12 pivotal characters.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/what-does-gautham-menons-new-poster-say-gautham-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-30-04-13.html|title=What does Gautham Menon's new poster say?, Gautham Menon, Dhruva Natchathiram|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhruva Natchathiram logo unveiled - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathiram-logo-unveiled/articleshow/19797812.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was officially launched at the director's office in May 2013, with a few test shots also taken during the month.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhruva Nathachathiram launched - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-nathachathiram-launched/articleshow/19830996.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[A. R. Rahman]] was confirmed as the film's music composer,<ref>{{Cite web|title=AR Rahman for Suriya's Dhuruva Natchathiram? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-rahman-for-suriyas-dhuruva-natchathiram/articleshow/19610543.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> while [[Rajeevan]] and [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]] were announced as the art director and editor respectively.<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-kickstarts-news-tamil-nfcnHVgfgjfsi.html|title=Dhruva Natchathiram Kickstarts!|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> Menon confirmed later in the month that [[R. Parthiepan|Parthiepan]] and [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] had been added to the cast to play supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/parthiban-and-simran-join-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-nfem3abfcchsi.html|title=Parthiban and Simran join 'Dhruva Natchathiram'|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Simran in Suriya's flick - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/simran-in-suriyas-flick/articleshow/19864309.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Actors [[Arun Vijay]] and [[Sudhanshu Pandey]], were also signed on to play characters with negative shades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/gender-sensitive/article4840611.ece|title=Gender sensitive|first=Harshikaa|last=Udasi|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudhanshu's got a new look in Dhruva Natchathiram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sudhanshus-got-a-new-look-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/20744139.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] was signed on to play the lead female role in the film,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trisha or Amala Paul for Suriya? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/trisha-or-amala-paul-for-suriya/articleshow/20553940.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> after reports that [[Asin]], [[Sameera Reddy]], [[Amala Paul]] and [[Priya Anand]] had been considered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-to-play-suriya-s-heroine-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-nglpzibihcisi.html|title=Trisha to play Suriya's heroine in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' ?|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sameera-Reddys-fashion-fiasco/articleshow/22891427.cms|title=Sameera Reddy's fashion fiasco - Times of India|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> However, the film's first schedule was repeatedly postponed and ultimately by October 2013,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Suriya dumps Gautham Menon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-dumps-gautham-menon/articleshow/23952596.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Menon and Suriya parted ways citing creative differences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blog-by-the-way/article6869054.ece|title=The hero has a name|first=Sudhish|last=Kamath|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> Suriya released a press note revealing that Menon had been tinkering the script for six months without any such progress and that he could wait no longer as he had committed to other films. He also recalled that the pair had a similar unfruitful experience when making a film titled ''Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikaalam'' in early 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Suriya-drops-Gautham-Menons-Dhruva-Natchathiram/2013/10/11/article1831600.ece|title=Suriya drops Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram'|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| ===Development===
| |
| Following the release of ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'' (2015), Menon revived ''Dhruva Natchathiram'' and revealed he was working on the script by March 2015. [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] was subsequently signed for the lead role,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vikram in Gautham's 'Dhruva Natchathiram'? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-in-gauthams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/46551755.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> while [[Nayanthara]] was also selected to play the leading female role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-to-revive-dhruva-natchathiram-with-vikram-news-tamil-pdnk9ohbgeaif.html|title=Gautham Menon to revive 'Dhruva Natchathiram' with Vikram?|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> The project failed to find financiers, before he picked up pre-production work on the film again during November 2015, hoping to start the film with [[Jayam Ravi]]. Despite progress, the film did not take off as a result of Ravi's busy schedule.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-to-revive-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-plrqp6hiibggb.html|title=Gautham Menon to revive 'Dhruva Natchathiram'?|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/after-thani-oruvan/article8025392.ece|title=After Thani Oruvan|first=Sudhir|last=Srinivasan|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> Menon then narrated the script to producer [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]], who set up a meeting for Menon to discuss the script with [[Rajinikanth]]. The actor liked the idea of the film, but later turned down the offer and chose to work with Thanu on ''[[Kabali]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-i-had-pitched-dhruva-natchathiram-to-rajinikanth-news-tamil-sgzjEfbgdjgbe.html|title=Gautham Menon: I had pitched 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to Rajinikanth|website=Sify}}</ref> In November 2016, Menon revived the project with Vikram and began working on the script again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Gautham-Menon-gets-Vikram-for-Dhruva-Natchathiram/articleshow/55599906.cms|title=Gautham Menon gets Vikram for Dhruva Natchathiram - Times of India|access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref> Production began in early January 2017 in [[New York City]], with a series of promotional posters released by the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jan/12/gearing-up-for-new-innings-1558667.html|title=Gearing up for new innings|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> [[Harris Jayaraj]] who has worked on most of Gautham Menon's films, was confirmed as the composer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-vikrams-cool-quotient-in-this-spy-thriller-is-its-high-point-watch-video-4475424/|title=Dhruva Natchathiram teaser: Vikram's cool quotient in this spy-thriller is its high point. Watch Video|date=15 January 2017|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> Actress [[Anu Emmanuel]] was added to the cast and also took part in an initial photoshoot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/anu-emmanuel-is-the-heroine-for-vikram-in-dhruva-natchathriam.html|title=Anu Emmanuel is the heroine for Vikram in Dhruva Natchathriam|date=14 January 2017|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> A two minute teaser was released in the same month; it was shot in fourteen hours around [[Manhattan]], New York City with a Canon 5D SLR camera by cinematographer [[Jomon T. John]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-retains-jomon-t-john-for-dhruva-natchathiram-news-malayalam-rbrpbXjhgfdfc.html|title=Gautham retains Jomon T John for 'Dhruva Natchathiram'|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/still-stunned-dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-you-wont-believe-how-long-it-took-shoot-it-55990|title=Still stunned by the Dhruva Natchathiram teaser? You won't believe how long it took to shoot it|date=19 January 2017|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-canned-by-jomon-t-john-using-canon-5-d-malayalam-news-176889.html|title=IndiaGlitz - Dhruva Natchathiram Teaser canned by Jomon T John using Canon 5 D - Malayalam Movie News|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| === Casting ===
| |
| The film began production with only Vikram and Anu Emmanuel as confirmed members of the cast in January 2017. In early February 2017, Anu Emmanuel opted out of the film citing scheduling issues following Vikram's decision to alter his schedule, so that he could simultaneously shoot for ''[[Sketch (2018 film)|Sketch]]'' (2018) directed by Vijay Chander.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anu Emmanuel opts out of Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/anu-emmanuel-opts-out-from-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/57037046.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Gautham Menon signed on actress [[Ritu Varma]] to replace her, after being impressed by Varma's performance in the Telugu film ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ritu-varma-replaces-anu-emmanuel-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rcijUNcgibfbg.html|title=Ritu Varma replaces Anu Emmanuel in 'Dhruva Natchathiram'|access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Acting with Vikram sir — a dream come true - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/acting-with-vikram-sir-a-dream-come-true/articleshow/59370555.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Aishwarya Rajesh]] was also then signed to portray another leading female character in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dhruva-natchathiram-aishwarya-rajesh-vikram-gautham/1/903767.html |title=Aishwarya Rajesh paired opposite Vikram in Dhruva Natchathiram | IndiaToday |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2017-03-14 |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> Prithviraj Sukumaran reported to be the main antagonist, but the news claimed to be false.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prithviraj will be Vikram's villian in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-will-be-vikrams-villian-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/58645138.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The team also re-signed Parthiepan to act in the film, with his character tweaked from his role in the original script.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/parthiepan-not-playing-the-antagonist-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/57165559.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216133739/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/parthiepan-not-playing-the-antagonist-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/57165559.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2017|title=Parthiepan: Parthiepan not playing the antagonist in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' | Tamil Movie News - Times of India|date=16 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Parthiepan-key-to-Dhruva-Natchathiram/article17311663.ece |title=Parthiepan, key to Dhruva Natchathiram |work=The Hindu |date=2017-02-16 |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| Jomon later opted out of the film during March 2017 citing scheduling issues and was replaced as the film's cinematographer by Santhana Krishnan, the son of [[Ravi K. Chandran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/mar/13/ravi-k-chandrans-son-replaces-jomon-as-dhruva-natchathiram-cinematographer-1580677.html |title=Ravi K Chandran's son replaces Jomon as 'Dhruva Natchathiram' cinematographer |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> Santhana Krishnan also opted out of the film in June 2017 and was replaced by [[Manoj Paramahamsa]], who collaborated with Menon again after ''[[Nadunissi Naaygal]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cinematographer's replacement galore: Zooming in on why lensmen opt out of films - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/zooming-in-on-why-lensmen-opt-out-of-films/articleshow/64885488.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> During the same month, a bevy of supporting actors were signed to portray roles in the film including veteran actresses [[Raadhika]] and Simran,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Radhika, Simran join Dhruva Natchathiram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/radhika-simran-join-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59368586.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> while rookie actresses [[Dhivyadharshini]], Shravanthi Sainath and [[Maya Sundarakrishnan]] were also added to the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|title=After Pa Paandi, DD to act in Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.comentertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-pa-paandi-dd-to-act-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59383438.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Three of Menon's former proteges [[Vamsi Krishna]], [[Salim Baig]] and [[Sathish Krishnan]] also were selected to portray roles, as was [[Munna (actor)|Munna Simon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/radikaa-and-simran-on-board-for-vikram-s-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rg3niraiicggg.html |title=Radikaa and Simran on board for Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/300617/dhruva-natchathiram-gets-bigger.html |title=Dhruva Natchathiram gets bigger |publisher=Deccanchronicle.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> In mid-April 2018, it was revealed that Malayalam actor Vinayakan was a part of the film's cast, playing the leading antagonist in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Revealed: The main villain in Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/revealed-the-main-villain-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/63798036.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> It eventually marked Vinayakan's third Tamil film after ''[[Thimiru]]'' (2006) and ''[[Maryan (film)|Maryan]]'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vinayakan to lock horns with Vikram in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vinayakan-to-lock-horns-with-vikram-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/63798990.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| === Filming ===
| |
| Following the shoot of the teaser in New York City, the team moved to [[Coonoor]] to begin the first schedule in late January 2017. Following a brief shoot in the town, the team moved to Chennai for a further short schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-gautham-menon-anu-emmanuel/1/867623.html |title=Dhruva Natchathiram: Vikram-Gautham resume shoot in Chennai |access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-to-start-vijay-chander-film-on-feb-10-news-tamil-rcgj4Oiddffff.html |title=Vikram to start Vijay Chander film on Feb 10 |access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> After a schedule break, the shoot continued intermittently throughout Chennai in early 2017 as Vikram simultaneously worked around his commitments for his other film ''Sketch''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=No rift between Vikram and Gautham Menon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-rift-between-vikram-and-gautham-menon/articleshow/57205274.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> During the initial schedules, scenes involving Vikram, Aishwarya Rajesh and Ritu Varma were primarily shot.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-introduces-ragini-and-anupama-from-vikram-s-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rfdkB0dbjadjj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524205713/http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-introduces-ragini-and-anupama-from-vikram-s-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rfdkB0dbjadjj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2017-05-24 |title=Gautham Menon introduces Ragini and Anupama from Vikram's 'Dhruva |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ritu-varma-gears-up-for-the-revenge-drama-keshava/article18473404.ece |title=Ritu Varma gears up for the revenge drama 'Keshava' |date=2017-05-17 |work=The Hindu |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> The makers planned to shoot two schedules abroad, after a brief break, before wrapping the schedules in Chennai and Coonoor.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's where Vikram will be shooting for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' next - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-where-vikram-will-be-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram-next/articleshow/58006643.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| Despite initially wanting to film sequences in the USA, the team later chose to use Eastern Europe as the main foreign backdrop for the ease of acquiring permission to shoot and sort out visas.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-where-vikram-will-be-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram-next/articleshow/58006643.cms |title=Vikram: Here's where Vikram will be shooting for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' next | Tamil Movie News – Times of India |date=2017-04-04 |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> The shoot began in [[Slovenia]] during mid-June 2017 with Vikram and the ensemble supporting cast,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/slovenia-beckons-dhruva-natchathiram-team/articleshow/59205161.cms |title=Slovenia: Slovenia beckons 'Dhruva Natchathiram' team | Tamil Movie News – Times of India |date=2017-06-18 |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> before moving to [[Bulgaria]] by the end of the month.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-shoots-in-bulgaria-radikaa-simran-join-star-cast-see-photos-4727784/ |title=Dhruva Natchathiram: Vikram shoots in Bulgaria, Radikaa and Simran join star cast. See photos |date=2017-06-29 |publisher=The Indian Express |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> After the completion of their work in Bulgaria, the team moved to [[Abu Dhabi]], [[United Arab Emirates]] to film scenes in the desert and worked in extremely warm temperatures.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/12/hot-progress-for-dhruva-natchathiram-1627410.html |title=Hot progress for Dhruva Natchathiram |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> Following the end of the schedule in mid-July 2017, Menon revealed that approximately thirty more days of shoot were required.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thirty-days-shoot-remaining-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rhrnpxhbegdhi.html |title=Thirty days shoot remaining in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> During mid-August 2017, it was reported that Vikram had resumed shooting for the film, with substantial portions being shot in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vikram resumes shooting for Dhruva Natchathiram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-resumes-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/60102966.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In late August 2017, the team travelled to [[Tbilisi]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] to continue the shoot, with the ensemble cast joining the schedule. After several days of shoot in Georgia, the team were briefly left stranded after being denied permission to enter [[Turkey]] as a result of a document oversight.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/sep/10/vikram-starrer-dhruva-natchathiram-crew-stuck-in-turkey-1655014.html |title=Vikram starrer 'Dhruva Natchathiram' crew stuck in Turkey |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref> After two days of no shoot, they were granted permission to travel to [[Istanbul]] and continued filming.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-well-with-team-dhruva-natchathiram-in-turkey-gautham-menon-news-tamil-rjlj7Iibaejje.html |title=All is well with team 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in Turkey: Gautham Menon |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=2018-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gautham Menon's crew lands safely in Istanbul - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menons-crew-lands-safely-in-istanbul/articleshow/60450047.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Following the schedule in Turkey, they returned to Georgia to continue the shoot for ten days.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/check-out-dhruva-natchathiram-poster-featuring-ritu-varma/articleshow/63265999.cms |title=Check out 'Dhruva Natchathiram' poster featuring Ritu Varma |date=12 March 2018 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2018-03-31}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| The film subsequently experienced [[production hell]] owing to Menon's financial constraints, with several other films associated with the director such as ''Enai Noki Paayum Thota'', ''[[Naragasooran]]'', ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]'' and the eventually shelved ''Pon Ondru Kandein'' also put on hold.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gautham-menon-responds-to-allegations-on-naragasooran-dues-the-misunderstanding-has-been-sorted-with-karthick-4410629.html |title=Gautham Menon responds to allegations on Naragasooran dues: 'The misunderstanding has been sorted with Karthick'- Entertainment News, Firstpost |date=29 March 2018 |website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2018-06-18|title='Both 'ENPT' and 'Dhruva Natchathiram' will release this year': Gautham Menon|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/both-enpt-and-dhruva-natchathiram-will-release-year-gautham-menon-83237|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> During the period of delay, a second teaser trailer was released on YouTube during June 2018, and garnered positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-vikram-gautham-vasudev-menon-5204868/ |title=Dhruva Natchathiram teaser: An uber stylish Vikram, brilliant sound mixing and classy visuals |date=6 June 2018}}</ref> The very same month, Menon claimed that the film entered its final leg of shooting and will be completed within August 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gautham Menon to wrap up 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in August - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-wrap-up-dhruva-natchathiram-in-august/articleshow/64778536.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> although there was no information about the process.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vikram to wrap up 'Saamy Square' and 'Dhruva Natchathiram' soon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-to-wrap-up-saamy-square-and-dhruva-natchathiram-soon/articleshow/64930584.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 2 November 2019, Menon said the film had undergone post-production which will be completed within 60 days,<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1190675469349183488|user=menongautham|title=And The Season doesn't end without this film that's really close to my heart & is hopefully state of the art. Tremendous& positive experience working with THE Chiyaan Vikram! #DN in post-production over the next 60 days and heading towards release. #Johnwillmeetyousoon|author=Gautham Menon|author-link=Gautham Menon|date=2 November 2019|access-date=2 November 2019|last=Gauthamvasudevmenon}}</ref> and may resume shooting for patchwork scenes after his prior commitments with ''[[Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha]]'';<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gautham Menon to complete Dhruva Natchathiram shooting post Joshua - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-complete-dhruva-natchathiram-shooting-post-joshua/articleshow/72254981.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=A refreshing update from Vikram and Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-refreshing-update-from-vikram-and-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/75492008.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> though by March 2021, Vikram had not yet dubbed his lines, one of the few things needed to finish post-production.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's why Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is delayed - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-delayed/articleshow/81667922.cms|access-date=2021-05-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| == Music ==
| |
| The film's music and background score was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]] in his sixth collaboration with [[Gautham Menon]]. [[Darbuka Siva]] who worked with Gautham Menon in ''[[Enai Noki Paayum Thota]]'' (2019) crooned the rap verses for the song featured in the first trailer of the film. The song was crooned by [[Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam]] and Sri Rascol provided rap vocals.<ref>{{Citation|title=Dhruva Natchathiram - Official Teaser {{!}} Chiyaan Vikram {{!}} Gautham Vasudev Menon|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfyjx2rOQWk|language=en|access-date=2021-05-19}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| "Oru Manam" was the first song recorded by Jayaraj for this film. Menon revealed the song title officially in June 2018, which has been recorded during the period of the film's delay.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Oru Manam' song from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to release soon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-song-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-soon/articleshow/64744370.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In November 2018, despite claims from the makers that the song will be released within the end of this month, it did not happen, due to delay in the film's production.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First single track from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-single-track-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/66554208.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> A year later, on September 2020, it was reported that the makers planning to release the song during October,<ref>{{Cite web|title='Oru Manam' single from Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram soon, says Gautham Menon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-single-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-soon-says-gautham-menon/articleshow/78462685.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and revealed the details of the song that it had lyrics written by [[Thamarai]] and sung by [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] and [[Shashaa Tirupati]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Melodious single 'Oru Manam' from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to be released soon? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/melodious-single-oru-manam-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-be-released-soon/articleshow/78214763.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 7 October 2020, [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]], which acquired the film's audio rights,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gautham Menon's update on Oru Manam single from Dhruva Natchathiram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/gautham-menons-update-on-oru-manam-single-from-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/78507916.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> released the video song of the film along with its single track through digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Oru Manam', new song from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is out - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-new-song-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-out/articleshow/78557301.cms|access-date=2020-10-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The song received huge response from listeners, praising Jayaraj for its soothing composition and the melodious tunes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dhruva Natchathiram - Oru Manam Single Song|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27050/dhruva-natchathiram---oru-manam-single-song|access-date=2021-02-04|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| == Release ==
| |
| The film's promotional posters cited the release of the film scheduled for August 2017,<ref name=":2" /> however it was postponed to April 2018 due to delays in the film production.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=ENPT and Dhruva Natchathiram will surely release this year: GVM - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/enpt-and-dhruva-natchathiram-will-surely-release-this-year-gvm/articleshow/64621103.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Menon eventually cited that the film will release during the occasion of [[Diwali]] (6 November 2018), which did not happen.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Dhruva Natchathiram': The Vikram-starrer to join the Diwali race? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathiram-the-vikram-starrer-to-join-the-diwali-race/articleshow/64677470.cms|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film further delayed after Menon's financial constraints surrounding its production house affected several other films of the director.<ref name=":3" /> Despite claims from Menon that the shoot would be completed and the film would be released on 15 November 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gautham Menon to wrap up 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in August – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-wrap-up-dhruva-natchathiram-in-august/articleshow/64778536.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref> the film continued to be delayed throughout 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gautham Menon to play a negative role in Sibiraj's cop film, Walter|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/28/gautham-menon-to-play-a-negative-role-in-sibirajs-cop-film-walter-12595.html|access-date=2019-06-29|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| In July 2020, Menon stated that the film will be scheduled for release in theatres<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|last=Kumar|first=Pradeep|date=10 June 2020|title=Release work on for Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram', says Gautham Menon|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/release-work-on-for-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-says-gautham-menon/article31793369.ece|access-date=10 June 2020}}</ref> after multiple films headed for a direct release on [[over-the-top media service]] platforms as a result of [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema|theatres being closed due to COVID-19 pandemic]]. Menon further added that the film will be "an event film in bringing back audiences to theatres".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2020-07-15|title=Gautham Menon: ‘Dhruva Natchathiram will be an event film bringing audiences back to theatres’|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gautham-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-will-be-an-event-film-bringing-audiences-back-to-theatres/article32091344.ece|access-date=2021-05-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> As of August 2021, the film remained unreleased.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 July 2021|title=Vikram's long-delayed 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to release in two parts?|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vikrams-long-delayed-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-in-two-parts-news-tamil-vhok1Oabicbab.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714112943/https://www.sify.com/movies/vikrams-long-delayed-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-in-two-parts-news-tamil-vhok1Oabicbab.html|archive-date=14 July 2021|access-date=14 July 2021|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
| |
|
| |
| ==References==
| |
| {{Reflist}}
| |
|
| |
| ==External links==
| |
| *{{imdb title|6735802}}
| |
|
| |
| {{Gautham Menon}}
| |
|
| |
| [[Category:Upcoming films]]
| |
| [[Category:Films directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon]]
| |
| [[Category:Indian films]]
| |
| [[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
| |
| [[Category:Indian spy thriller films]]
| |
| [[Category:Tamil-language films]]
| |
| [[Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films]]
| |
| [[Category:Films scored by Harris Jayaraj]]
| |
| [[Category:Indian films set in New York City]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in India]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in New York (state)]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in New York City]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Europe]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Slovenia]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Bulgaria]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in the United Arab Emirates]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Abu Dhabi]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Georgia (country)]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Tbilisi]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Turkey]]
| |
| [[Category:Films shot in Istanbul]]
| |
| [[Category:Unreleased Tamil-language films]]
| |
| [[Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
| |
| [[Category:Film productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
| |
This page is a redirect. The following categories are used to track and monitor this redirect: