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| {{Short description|Upcoming Indian Tamil spy thriller film by Gautham Menon}}
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| {{For|the 1993 film|Dhuruva Natchathiram}}
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| {{Infobox film
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| | name = Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
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| | image = Dhruva Natchathiram poster.jpg
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| | caption = Promotional poster
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| | director = [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]
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| | producer = Gautham Vasudev Menon
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| | story = Gautham Vasudev Menon
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| | screenplay = Gautham Vasudev Menon
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| * [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
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| *[[Ritu Varma]]
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| *[[Aishwarya Rajesh]]
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| | music = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
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| | cinematography = {{ubl|[[Manoj Paramahamsa]]|[[S. R. Kathir]]|Vishnu Dev|'''Additional:'''|[[Jomon T. John]]|Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran|}}
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| | editing = Praveen Antony
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| | studio = {{ubl|[[Ondraga Entertainment]]|Oruoorileoru Film House}}
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| | released = 2023
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| | country = India
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| | language = Tamil
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| '''''Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam'''''<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2023 |title=Dhruva Natchathiram: New poster out for Vikram's birthday |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31957/dhruva-natchathiram-chapter-one-yuddha-kaandam |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=Moviecrow}}</ref> ({{translation|Pole star}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film|action]] [[spy film]] directed by [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]], which stars [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]. The film features music composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], whereas cinematography handled by [[Manoj Paramahamsa]], [[Jomon T. John]], Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran and editing done by Praveen Antony.
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| The film was initially announced with [[Suriya]] in 2013, but months after the announcement, Menon shelved the project citing creative differences with the actor. He later hinted a chance of possible revival during mid-2015, and met several actors to cast, before finalising Vikram in the lead role. The film which began production in 2016, was shot in seven countries, and has been languishing in [[production hell]] since then owing to Menon's financial constraints.
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| == Premise ==
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| John, a New York City-based [[undercover operative]] and his team, are entrusted with a secret mission to bring back their team leader, who has been missing mysteriously.
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| == Cast ==
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| * [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as John
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| * [[Ritu Varma]]
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| * [[R. Parthiban]]
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| * [[Simran (actress)|Simran]]
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| * [[Dhivyadharshini]]
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| * [[Vinayakan]]
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| * [[Arjun Das]] as voice for Darkman<ref>{{Cite news |title=Arjun Das to face off Vikram in Gautham Menon's 'Dhruv Natchathiram' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-face-off-vikram-in-gautham-menons-dhruv-natchathiram/articleshow/71940774.cms |url-status=live |access-date=7 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107154631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-face-off-vikram-in-gautham-menons-dhruv-natchathiram/articleshow/71940774.cms |archive-date=7 January 2022}}</ref>
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| * [[Raadhika Sarathkumar]]
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| * [[Vamsi Krishna]]
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| * [[Sathish Krishnan]]
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| * [[Munna (actor)|Munna Simon]]
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| * [[Salim Baig]]
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| * [[Maya S. Krishnan]]
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| * Preethi Nedumaran
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| * [[Abhirami Venkatachalam]]
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| == Production ==
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| === Pre-production ===
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| 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 films titled ''[[Enai Noki Paayum Thota]]'' and ''Thuppariyum Anandhan'', 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 |title=Gautham Menon opens up on Dhruva Natchathiram drop,friendship with Suriya and Thala 55 |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 |url-status=dead |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 |access-date=12 January 2017 |website=cinemalead.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Suriya confirms both Gautham, Lingusamy films |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-confirms-both-gautham-lingusamy-films/articleshow/19525310.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210221201649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-confirms-both-gautham-lingusamy-films/articleshow/19525310.cms |archive-date=21 February 2021}}</ref> Revealed to be produced by Menon too,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dhruva Natchathiram's logo gets ready |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathirams-logo-gets-ready/articleshow/19780116.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093115/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathirams-logo-gets-ready/articleshow/19780116.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022}}</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 |title=What does Gautham Menon's new poster say?, Gautham Menon, Dhruva Natchathiram |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/what-does-gautham-menons-new-poster-say-gautham-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-30-04-13.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422101901/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/what-does-gautham-menons-new-poster-say-gautham-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-30-04-13.html |archive-date=22 April 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Dhruva Natchathiram logo unveiled |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathiram-logo-unveiled/articleshow/19797812.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004211244/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Dhruva-Natchathiram-logo-unveiled/articleshow/19797812.cms |archive-date=4 October 2018}}</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 news |title=Dhruva Nathachathiram launched |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-nathachathiram-launched/articleshow/19830996.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093107/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-nathachathiram-launched/articleshow/19830996.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022}}</ref>
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Rahman]] was confirmed as the film's music composer,<ref>{{Cite news |title=AR Rahman for Suriya's Dhuruva Natchathiram? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-rahman-for-suriyas-dhuruva-natchathiram/articleshow/19610543.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093106/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ar-rahman-for-suriyas-dhuruva-natchathiram/articleshow/19610543.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022}}</ref> while [[Rajeevan]] and [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]] were announced as the art director and editor respectively.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Dhruva Natchathiram Kickstarts! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-kickstarts-news-tamil-nfcnHVgfgjfsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110091150/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-kickstarts-news-tamil-nfcnHVgfgjfsi.html |archive-date=10 January 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</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 |title=Parthiban and Simran join 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/parthiban-and-simran-join-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-nfem3abfcchsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802134354/http://www.sify.com/movies/parthiban-and-simran-join-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-nfem3abfcchsi.html |archive-date=2 August 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Simran in Suriya's flick |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/simran-in-suriyas-flick/articleshow/19864309.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313090119/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/simran-in-suriyas-flick/articleshow/19864309.cms |archive-date=13 March 2021}}</ref> Actors [[Arun Vijay]] and [[Sudhanshu Pandey]], were also signed on to play characters with negative shades.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Udasi |first=Harshikaa |date=23 June 2013 |title=Gender sensitive |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/gender-sensitive/article4840611.ece |url-status=live |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130628005553/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/gender-sensitive/article4840611.ece |archive-date=28 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Cr |first=Sharanya |title=Sudhanshu's got a new look in Dhruva Natchathiram |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sudhanshus-got-a-new-look-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/20744139.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093107/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sudhanshus-got-a-new-look-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/20744139.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022}}</ref> [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] was signed on to play the lead female role in the film,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Trisha or Amala Paul for Suriya? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/trisha-or-amala-paul-for-suriya/articleshow/20553940.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093108/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/trisha-or-amala-paul-for-suriya/articleshow/20553940.cms |archive-date=25 January 2022}}</ref> after reports that [[Asin]], [[Sameera Reddy]], [[Amala Paul]] and [[Priya Anand]] had been considered.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trisha to play Suriya's heroine in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' ? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-to-play-suriya-s-heroine-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-nglpzibihcisi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110020655/http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-to-play-suriya-s-heroine-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-nglpzibihcisi.html |archive-date=10 January 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Talukdar |first=Taniya |title=Sameera Reddy's fashion fiasco |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sameera-Reddys-fashion-fiasco/articleshow/22891427.cms |url-status=live |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811175923/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sameera-Reddys-fashion-fiasco/articleshow/22891427.cms |archive-date=11 August 2017}}</ref> However, the film's first schedule was repeatedly postponed and ultimately by October 2013,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Suriya dumps Gautham Menon |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-dumps-gautham-menon/articleshow/23952596.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211203256/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-dumps-gautham-menon/articleshow/23952596.cms |archive-date=11 February 2021}}</ref> Menon and Suriya parted ways citing creative differences.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kamath |first=Sudhish |date=7 February 2015 |title=The hero has a name |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blog-by-the-way/article6869054.ece |url-status=live |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109100615/http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blog-by-the-way/article6869054.ece |archive-date=9 January 2018}}</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 |title=Suriya drops Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Suriya-drops-Gautham-Menons-Dhruva-Natchathiram/2013/10/11/article1831600.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508055908/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Suriya-drops-Gautham-Menons-Dhruva-Natchathiram/2013/10/11/article1831600.ece |archive-date=8 May 2016 |access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref>
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| === Development ===
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| 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 news |title=Vikram in Gautham's 'Dhruva Natchathiram'? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-in-gauthams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/46551755.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123215818/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vikram-in-Gauthams-Dhruva-Natchathiram/articleshow/46551755.cms |archive-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> while [[Nayanthara]] was also selected to play the leading female role.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gautham Menon to revive 'Dhruva Natchathiram' with Vikram? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-to-revive-dhruva-natchathiram-with-vikram-news-tamil-pdnk9ohbgeaif.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110015005/http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-to-revive-dhruva-natchathiram-with-vikram-news-tamil-pdnk9ohbgeaif.html |archive-date=10 January 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</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 |title=Gautham Menon to revive 'Dhruva Natchathiram'? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-to-revive-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-plrqp6hiibggb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110020651/http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-to-revive-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-plrqp6hiibggb.html |archive-date=10 January 2017 |access-date=12 January 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=24 December 2015 |title=After Thani Oruvan |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/after-thani-oruvan/article8025392.ece |url-status=live |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125093110/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/after-thani-oruvan/article8025392.ece |archive-date=25 January 2022}}</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 |title=Gautham Menon: I had pitched 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to Rajinikanth |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-i-had-pitched-dhruva-natchathiram-to-rajinikanth-news-tamil-sgzjEfbgdjgbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629041937/http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-i-had-pitched-dhruva-natchathiram-to-rajinikanth-news-tamil-sgzjEfbgdjgbe.html |archive-date=29 June 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> In November 2016, Menon revived the project with Vikram and began working on the script again.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sundar |first=Mrinalini |title=Gautham Menon gets Vikram for Dhruva Natchathiram |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Gautham-Menon-gets-Vikram-for-Dhruva-Natchathiram/articleshow/55599906.cms |url-status=live |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127113939/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Gautham-Menon-gets-Vikram-for-Dhruva-Natchathiram/articleshow/55599906.cms |archive-date=27 November 2016}}</ref> Production began in early January 2017 in New York City, with a series of promotional posters released by the team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gearing up for new innings |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jan/12/gearing-up-for-new-innings-1558667.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116145403/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jan/12/gearing-up-for-new-innings-1558667.html |archive-date=16 January 2017 |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 |date=15 January 2017 |title=Dhruva Natchathiram teaser: Vikram's cool quotient in this spy-thriller is its high point. Watch Video |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-vikrams-cool-quotient-in-this-spy-thriller-is-its-high-point-watch-video-4475424/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081017/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-vikrams-cool-quotient-in-this-spy-thriller-is-its-high-point-watch-video-4475424/ |archive-date=11 February 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 |date=14 January 2017 |title=Anu Emmanuel is the heroine for Vikram in Dhruva Natchathriam |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/anu-emmanuel-is-the-heroine-for-vikram-in-dhruva-natchathriam.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117144808/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-17/anu-emmanuel-is-the-heroine-for-vikram-in-dhruva-natchathriam.html |archive-date=17 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 |title=Gautham retains Jomon T John for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-retains-jomon-t-john-for-dhruva-natchathiram-news-malayalam-rbrpbXjhgfdfc.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422215902/http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-retains-jomon-t-john-for-dhruva-natchathiram-news-malayalam-rbrpbXjhgfdfc.html |archive-date=22 April 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 January 2017 |title=Still stunned by the Dhruva Natchathiram teaser? You won't believe how long it took to shoot it |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/still-stunned-dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-you-wont-believe-how-long-it-took-shoot-it-55990 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131194307/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/still-stunned-dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-you-wont-believe-how-long-it-took-shoot-it-55990 |archive-date=31 January 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 January 2017 |title=IndiaGlitz – Dhruva Natchathiram Teaser canned by Jomon T John using Canon 5 D – Malayalam Movie News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-canned-by-jomon-t-john-using-canon-5-d-malayalam-news-176889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120165842/http://www.indiaglitz.com/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-canned-by-jomon-t-john-using-canon-5-d-malayalam-news-176889.html |archive-date=20 January 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref>
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| === Casting ===
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| 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 Chandar]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Anu Emmanuel opts out of Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/anu-emmanuel-opts-out-from-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/57037046.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919194740/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/anu-emmanuel-opts-out-from-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/57037046.cms |archive-date=19 September 2018}}</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 |title=Ritu Varma replaces Anu Emmanuel in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ritu-varma-replaces-anu-emmanuel-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rcijUNcgibfbg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210195511/http://www.sify.com/movies/ritu-varma-replaces-anu-emmanuel-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rcijUNcgibfbg.html |archive-date=10 February 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=CR |first=Sharanya |date=30 June 2017 |title=Acting with Vikram sir — a dream come true |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/acting-with-vikram-sir-a-dream-come-true/articleshow/59370555.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830043319/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/acting-with-vikram-sir-a-dream-come-true/articleshow/59370555.cms |archive-date=30 August 2018 |access-date=4 February 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Aishwarya Rajesh]] was also then signed to portray another leading female character in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 March 2017 |title=Aishwarya Rajesh paired opposite Vikram in Dhruva Natchathiram | IndiaToday |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dhruva-natchathiram-aishwarya-rajesh-vikram-gautham/1/903767.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318044325/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dhruva-natchathiram-aishwarya-rajesh-vikram-gautham/1/903767.html |archive-date=18 March 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=India Today}}</ref> [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] reported to be the main antagonist, but the news claimed to be false.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Prithviraj will be Vikram's {{as written|vill|ian [sic]}} in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-will-be-vikrams-villian-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/58645138.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313054539/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-will-be-vikrams-villian-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/58645138.cms |archive-date=13 March 2021}}</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 |date=16 February 2017 |title=Parthiepan: Parthiepan not playing the antagonist in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/parthiepan-not-playing-the-antagonist-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/57165559.cms |url-status=dead |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 |archive-date=16 February 2017 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2017 |title=Parthiepan, key to Dhruva Natchathiram |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Parthiepan-key-to-Dhruva-Natchathiram/article17311663.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909043318/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Parthiepan-key-to-Dhruva-Natchathiram/article17311663.ece |archive-date=9 September 2022 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>
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| 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 |title=Ravi K Chandran's son replaces Jomon as 'Dhruva Natchathiram' cinematographer |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/mar/13/ravi-k-chandrans-son-replaces-jomon-as-dhruva-natchathiram-cinematographer-1580677.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919234355/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/mar/13/ravi-k-chandrans-son-replaces-jomon-as-dhruva-natchathiram-cinematographer-1580677.html |archive-date=19 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Santhana Krishnan also opted out of the film in June 2017 and was replaced by [[Manoj Paramahamsa]], who collaborated with Menon again after ''[[Nadunisi Naaygal]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Thinkal |title=Cinematographer's replacement galore: Zooming in on why lensmen opt out of films |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/zooming-in-on-why-lensmen-opt-out-of-films/articleshow/64885488.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909043316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/zooming-in-on-why-lensmen-opt-out-of-films/articleshow/64885488.cms |archive-date=9 September 2022}}</ref> During the same month, a bevy of supporting actors were signed to portray roles in the film including veteran actresses [[Raadhika Sarathkumar|Raadhika]] and Simran,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Radhika, Simran join Dhruva Natchathiram |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/radhika-simran-join-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59368586.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313090125/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/radhika-simran-join-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59368586.cms |archive-date=13 March 2021}}</ref> while rookie actresses [[Dhivyadharshini]], Shravanthi Sainath and [[Maya S. Krishnan]] were also added to the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |title=After Pa Paandi, DD to act in Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.comentertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-pa-paandi-dd-to-act-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59383438.cms |access-date=4 February 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}{{dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</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 |title=Radikaa and Simran on board for Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/radikaa-and-simran-on-board-for-vikram-s-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rg3niraiicggg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920044218/http://www.sify.com/movies/radikaa-and-simran-on-board-for-vikram-s-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rg3niraiicggg.html |archive-date=20 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 June 2017 |title=Dhruva Natchathiram gets bigger |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/300617/dhruva-natchathiram-gets-bigger.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630180110/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/300617/dhruva-natchathiram-gets-bigger.html |archive-date=30 June 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</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 news |title=Revealed: The main villain in Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/revealed-the-main-villain-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/63798036.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/revealed-the-main-villain-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/63798036.cms |archive-date=13 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Vinayakan to lock horns with Vikram in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vinayakan-to-lock-horns-with-vikram-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/63798990.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902220603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vinayakan-to-lock-horns-with-vikram-in-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/63798990.cms |archive-date=2 September 2018}}</ref>
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| === Filming ===
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| 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 |title=Dhruva Natchathiram: Vikram-Gautham resume shoot in Chennai |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-gautham-menon-anu-emmanuel/1/867623.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081011/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-gautham-menon-anu-emmanuel/1/867623.html |archive-date=11 February 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikram to start Vijay Chander film on Feb 10 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-to-start-vijay-chander-film-on-feb-10-news-tamil-rcgj4Oiddffff.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208165112/http://www.sify.com/movies/vikram-to-start-vijay-chander-film-on-feb-10-news-tamil-rcgj4Oiddffff.html |archive-date=8 February 2017 |access-date=10 February 2017 |website=[[Sify]]}}</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 (2018 film)|Sketch]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=No rift between Vikram and Gautham Menon |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-rift-between-vikram-and-gautham-menon/articleshow/57205274.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101013057/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/no-rift-between-vikram-and-gautham-menon/articleshow/57205274.cms |archive-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> During the initial schedules, scenes involving Vikram, Aishwarya Rajesh and Ritu Varma were primarily shot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gautham Menon introduces Ragini and Anupama from Vikram's 'Dhruva |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gautham-menon-introduces-ragini-and-anupama-from-vikram-s-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rfdkB0dbjadjj.html |url-status=dead |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 |archive-date=24 May 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 May 2017 |title=Ritu Varma gears up for the revenge drama 'Keshava' |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ritu-varma-gears-up-for-the-revenge-drama-keshava/article18473404.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112041751/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ritu-varma-gears-up-for-the-revenge-drama-keshava/article18473404.ece |archive-date=12 November 2020 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> The makers planned to shoot two schedules abroad, after a brief break, before wrapping the schedules in Chennai and Coonoor.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Here's where Vikram will be shooting for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' next |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113085231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-where-vikram-will-be-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram-next/articleshow/58006643.cms |archive-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
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| Despite initially wanting to film sequences in the US, 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 |date=4 April 2017 |title=Vikram: Here's where Vikram will be shooting for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' next |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-where-vikram-will-be-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram-next/articleshow/58006643.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113085231/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-where-vikram-will-be-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram-next/articleshow/58006643.cms |archive-date=13 November 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The shoot began in [[Slovenia]] during mid-June 2017 with Vikram and the ensemble supporting cast,<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2017 |title=Slovenia: Slovenia beckons 'Dhruva Natchathiram' team |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/slovenia-beckons-dhruva-natchathiram-team/articleshow/59205161.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106095118/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/slovenia-beckons-dhruva-natchathiram-team/articleshow/59205161.cms |archive-date=6 November 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> before moving to [[Bulgaria]] by the end of the month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2017 |title=Dhruva Natchathiram: Vikram shoots in Bulgaria, Radikaa and Simran join star cast. See photos |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-shoots-in-bulgaria-radikaa-simran-join-star-cast-see-photos-4727784/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919234422/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-shoots-in-bulgaria-radikaa-simran-join-star-cast-see-photos-4727784/ |archive-date=19 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=The Indian Express}}</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 |title=Hot progress for Dhruva Natchathiram |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/12/hot-progress-for-dhruva-natchathiram-1627410.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919234453/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/12/hot-progress-for-dhruva-natchathiram-1627410.html |archive-date=19 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=The New Indian Express}}</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 |title=Thirty days shoot remaining in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thirty-days-shoot-remaining-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rhrnpxhbegdhi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919190508/http://www.sify.com/movies/thirty-days-shoot-remaining-in-dhruva-natchathiram-news-tamil-rhrnpxhbegdhi.html |archive-date=19 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</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 news |last=Sundar |first=Mrinalini |title=Vikram resumes shooting for Dhruva Natchathiram |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-resumes-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/60102966.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824063835/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-resumes-shooting-for-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/60102966.cms |archive-date=24 August 2017}}</ref>
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| In late August 2017, the team travelled to [[Tbilisi, 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 |title=Vikram starrer 'Dhruva Natchathiram' crew stuck in Turkey |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/sep/10/vikram-starrer-dhruva-natchathiram-crew-stuck-in-turkey-1655014.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919234548/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/sep/10/vikram-starrer-dhruva-natchathiram-crew-stuck-in-turkey-1655014.html |archive-date=19 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> After two days of no shoot, they were granted permission to travel to [[Istanbul]] and continued filming.<ref>{{Cite web |title=All is well with team 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in Turkey: Gautham Menon |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-well-with-team-dhruva-natchathiram-in-turkey-gautham-menon-news-tamil-rjlj7Iibaejje.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920043928/http://www.sify.com/movies/all-is-well-with-team-dhruva-natchathiram-in-turkey-gautham-menon-news-tamil-rjlj7Iibaejje.html |archive-date=20 September 2017 |access-date=22 April 2018 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Gautham Menon's crew lands safely in Istanbul |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menons-crew-lands-safely-in-istanbul/articleshow/60450047.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810074954/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menons-crew-lands-safely-in-istanbul/articleshow/60450047.cms |archive-date=10 August 2019}}</ref> Following the schedule in Turkey, they returned to Georgia to continue the shoot for ten days.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 March 2018 |title=Check out 'Dhruva Natchathiram' poster featuring Ritu Varma |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/check-out-dhruva-natchathiram-poster-featuring-ritu-varma/articleshow/63265999.cms |url-status=live |access-date=31 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401080544/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/check-out-dhruva-natchathiram-poster-featuring-ritu-varma/articleshow/63265999.cms |archive-date=1 April 2018}}</ref>
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| 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 |date=29 March 2018 |title=Gautham Menon responds to allegations on Naragasooran dues: 'The misunderstanding has been sorted with Karthick' |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gautham-menon-responds-to-allegations-on-naragasooran-dues-the-misunderstanding-has-been-sorted-with-karthick-4410629.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209152340/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gautham-menon-responds-to-allegations-on-naragasooran-dues-the-misunderstanding-has-been-sorted-with-karthick-4410629.html |archive-date=9 February 2021 |access-date=9 December 2018 |website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=18 June 2018 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128192757/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/both-enpt-and-dhruva-natchathiram-will-release-year-gautham-menon-83237 |archive-date=28 January 2019 |access-date=4 February 2021 |website=The News Minute}}</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 |date=6 June 2018 |title=Dhruva Natchathiram teaser: An uber stylish Vikram, brilliant sound mixing and classy visuals |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-vikram-gautham-vasudev-menon-5204868/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210110809/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-teaser-vikram-gautham-vasudev-menon-5204868/ |archive-date=10 December 2018 |access-date=9 December 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 news |title=Gautham Menon to wrap up 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in August |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-wrap-up-dhruva-natchathiram-in-august/articleshow/64778536.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211005247/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-wrap-up-dhruva-natchathiram-in-august/articleshow/64778536.cms |archive-date=11 December 2018}}</ref> although there was no information about the process.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vikram to wrap up 'Saamy Square' and 'Dhruva Natchathiram' soon |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216123512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikram-to-wrap-up-saamy-square-and-dhruva-natchathiram-soon/articleshow/64930584.cms |archive-date=16 February 2021}}</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 |last=Gauthamvasudevmenon |author=Gautham Menon |author-link=Gautham Vasudev Menon |date=2 November 2019 |access-date=2 November 2019}}</ref> and may resume shooting for patchwork scenes after his prior commitments with ''[[Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha]]'';<ref>{{Cite news |title=Gautham Menon to complete Dhruva Natchathiram shooting post Joshua |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-complete-dhruva-natchathiram-shooting-post-joshua/articleshow/72254981.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191201031738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-complete-dhruva-natchathiram-shooting-post-joshua/articleshow/72254981.cms |archive-date=1 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=A refreshing update from Vikram and Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194954/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/a-refreshing-update-from-vikram-and-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/75492008.cms |archive-date=16 November 2020}}</ref> though by March 2021, Vikram had not yet dubbed his lines, one of the few things needed to finish post-production.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Here's why Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is delayed |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-delayed/articleshow/81667922.cms |url-status=live |access-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519114513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heres-why-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-delayed/articleshow/81667922.cms |archive-date=19 May 2021}}</ref> Vikram began dubbing for his portions in March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2022 |title=Chiyaan Vikram begins dubbing for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-begins-dubbing-for-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/90010061.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306145048/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikram-begins-dubbing-for-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/90010061.cms |archive-date=6 March 2022 |access-date=6 March 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In August, Menon shared a picture of himself and Vikram with the caption "The stars will align!", leading to the media believing the project was nearing completion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2022 |title=Director Gautham Menon and Vikram's Latest Pics Suggest Dhruva Natchathiram is On |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/director-gautham-menon-and-vikrams-latest-pics-suggest-dhruva-natchathiram-is-on-5682169.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809074037/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/director-gautham-menon-and-vikrams-latest-pics-suggest-dhruva-natchathiram-is-on-5682169.html |archive-date=9 August 2022 |access-date=9 August 2022 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> In February 2023, Menon resumed filming and completed the remaining portions.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chiyaan Vikram's long pending 'Dhruva Natchathiram' patchwork completed, film to release soon |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-long-pending-dhruva-natchathiram-patchwork-completed-film-to-release-soon/articleshow/97684614.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312001623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-long-pending-dhruva-natchathiram-patchwork-completed-film-to-release-soon/articleshow/97684614.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=12 March 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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| | name = Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam
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| | artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
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| | released = 2023
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| | recorded = 2017–2023
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| | language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
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| | label = [[Sony Music South]]
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| | producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
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| | prev_title = [[The Legend (2022 film)|The Legend]]
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| | prev_year = 2022
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| | name = [[Dhruva Natchathiram]]
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| | single1 = Oru Manam
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| | single1date = 7 October 2020
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| | single2 = His Name is John
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| The film's music and background score was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]]. It marked Jayaraj's seventh collaboration with [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]; since the duo's debut film ''[[Minnale]]'' (2001) Jayaraj continued to work with Menon in all of his films, until he split up and later collaborated with the director in ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'' (2015). The untitled song in the first teaser was written and sung by [[Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam]] and Sri Rascol.<ref>{{Citation |title=Dhruva Natchathiram – Official Teaser {{!}} Chiyaan Vikram {{!}} Gautham Vasudev Menon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfyjx2rOQWk |access-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531012705/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfyjx2rOQWk |url-status=live |archive-date=31 May 2021}}</ref>
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| "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 news |title='Oru Manam' song from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to release soon |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-song-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-soon/articleshow/64744370.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220034421/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-song-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-soon/articleshow/64744370.cms |archive-date=20 December 2021}}</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 news |title=First single track from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-single-track-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/66554208.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117005340/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-single-track-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/66554208.cms |archive-date=17 November 2018}}</ref> A year later, in September 2020, it was reported that the makers planning to release the song during October,<ref>{{Cite news |title='Oru Manam' single from Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram soon, says Gautham Menon |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029203420/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-single-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-soon-says-gautham-menon/articleshow/78462685.cms |archive-date=29 October 2020}}</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 news |title=Melodious single 'Oru Manam' from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to be released soon? |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313090130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/melodious-single-oru-manam-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-be-released-soon/articleshow/78214763.cms |archive-date=13 March 2021}}</ref> On 7 October 2020, [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]], which acquired the film's audio rights,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Gautham Menon's update on Oru Manam single from Dhruva Natchathiram |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/gautham-menons-update-on-oru-manam-single-from-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/78507916.cms |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102100421/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/gautham-menons-update-on-oru-manam-single-from-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/78507916.cms |archive-date=2 January 2021}}</ref> released the video song of the film along with its single track through digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Oru Manam', new song from Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is out |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-new-song-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-out/articleshow/78557301.cms |url-status=live |access-date=16 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011163048/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/oru-manam-new-song-from-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-out/articleshow/78557301.cms |archive-date=11 October 2020}}</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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909043319/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/27050/dhruva-natchathiram---oru-manam-single-song |archive-date=9 September 2022 |access-date=4 February 2021 |website=moviecrow.com}}</ref> In February of 2023, Jayaraj confirmed that he began work on the film's background score.<ref>{{Cite web |last=R. |first=Chandhini |date=25 February 2023 |title=Harris Jayaraj begins scoring music for Dhuruva Natchathiram |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/25/harris-jayaraj-begins-scoring-music-for-dhuruva-natchathiram-40361.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519034837/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/25/harris-jayaraj-begins-scoring-music-for-dhuruva-natchathiram-40361.html |archive-date=19 May 2023 |access-date=19 May 2023 |website=[[The New Indian Express|Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The second single titled "His Name Is John" was released on 19 July 2023. {{cn|date=July 2023}}
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| | title1 = Oru Manam
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| | extra1 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Shashaa Tirupati]], [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]
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| | lyrics1 = [[Thamarai]]
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| == Release ==
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| 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 news |title=ENPT and Dhruva Natchathiram will surely release this year: GVM |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222133623/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/enpt-and-dhruva-natchathiram-will-surely-release-this-year-gvm/articleshow/64621103.cms |archive-date=22 February 2021}}</ref> Menon eventually cited that the film will release during the occasion of [[Diwali]] (6 November 2018), which did not happen.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Dhruva Natchathiram': The Vikram-starrer to join the Diwali race? |work=[[The 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 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909043317/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathiram-the-vikram-starrer-to-join-the-diwali-race/articleshow/64677470.cms |archive-date=9 September 2022}}</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 news |title=Gautham Menon to wrap up 'Dhruva Natchathiram' in August |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-wrap-up-dhruva-natchathiram-in-august/articleshow/64778536.cms |url-status=live |access-date=9 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211005247/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-wrap-up-dhruva-natchathiram-in-august/articleshow/64778536.cms |archive-date=11 December 2018}}</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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629043359/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/28/gautham-menon-to-play-a-negative-role-in-sibirajs-cop-film-walter-12595.html |archive-date=29 June 2019 |access-date=29 June 2019 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
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| 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 |url-status=live |access-date=10 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613120911/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/release-work-on-for-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-says-gautham-menon/article31793369.ece |archive-date=13 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=15 July 2020 |title=Gautham Menon: 'Dhruva Natchathiram will be an event film bringing audiences back to theatres' |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 |url-status=live |access-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519114513/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gautham-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-will-be-an-event-film-bringing-audiences-back-to-theatres/article32091344.ece |archive-date=19 May 2021}}</ref> Vels Film International, a production studio led by [[Ishari K. Ganesh]] agreed to distribute and fund the project, in their third successive collaboration after ''[[Enai Noki Paayum Thota]]'' and ''[[Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha]]''.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=6 July 2021 |title=Vikram's long delayed film to release in two parts? – Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhruva-natchathiram-update-release-date-in-two-parts-vikram-gautham-menon-tamil-news-290335 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129150212/https://www.indiaglitz.com/dhruva-natchathiram-update-release-date-in-two-parts-vikram-gautham-menon-tamil-news-290335 |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> In mid-2021, it has been reported that Menon had shot about four-and-a-half-hour long footage in the production, and has decided to split the film into two-parts.<ref name=":5" /><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=dead |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> However, the prospects did not materialize as planned and the film continued to remain unreleased.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manimegalai |first=A |title=Dhruva Natchathiram: விக்ரம் – கவுதம் மேனன் இடையே மீண்டும் மோதல்... சிக்கலில் துருவ நட்சத்திரம் |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/cinema/fight-between-vikram-and-gautham-menon-regarding-dhruva-natchathiram-movie-r2wymn |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129150213/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/cinema/fight-between-vikram-and-gautham-menon-regarding-dhruva-natchathiram-movie-r2wymn |archive-date=29 November 2021 |access-date=29 November 2021 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=ta}}</ref> On 8 June 2023, the media reported that the film was gearing up for release on 14 July 2023 and that a trailer will release on 17 June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 June 2023 |title=Chiyaan Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to release on July 14; the new trailer to release on June 17th |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-on-july-14-first-trailer-to-be-out-on-june-17/articleshow/100841322.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610152421/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-on-july-14-first-trailer-to-be-out-on-june-17/articleshow/100841322.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=10 June 2023 |access-date=10 June 2023 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> However, as of 18 July 2023, the release of the film had been delayed further.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2023 |title=Gautham Menon hints about the release of Chiyaan Vikram starrer 'Dhruva Natchathiram' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-hints-about-the-release-of-chiyaan-vikram-starrer-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/101083065.cms?from=mdr |access-date=20 June 2023 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
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