Director Gautham Vasudev Menon is all set to release his much-awaited film Dhruva Nachthiram this year. The filmmaker-actor has now revealed how he took up multiple acting roles to manage his financial dues, adding that Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo was instrumental in helping him overcome those struggles.
Gautam Vasudeb Menon on how Leo helped him overcome financial struggles
Speaking to Galatta Plus, Gautham Vasudev Menon revealed that, to repay his financial liabilities, he accepted several acting roles. Among the films he worked in, Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Leo helped him a lot in handling his condition.
The actor-director said, “Nobody stepped forward to support the release of Dhruva Natchathiram, so I chose to act in films. Leo played a huge role in helping me overcome my financial struggles. Now, the Dhruva Natchathiram censor process has been completed in my name. Only one small issue is left, which will be resolved within a week.”
For those unaware, Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam is a spy action thriller starring Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, he also produced this film under the banner of Ondraga Entertainment.
The film tells the story of John, a covert operative who leads an anti-terrorism unit called The Basement, consisting only of elite professionals. The film was launched in 2013 with Suriya in the lead role. However, due to creative differences, the project was put on hold.
In 2015, Menon revived the project with Vikram in the lead role and planned a 2017 release. However, due to the filmmaker’s increasing financial issues, the film was repeatedly delayed, with multiple release dates announced over the past decade.
After last announcing a November 2023 release date, the film was once again postponed. However, recent reports suggest that the filmmaker has resolved the issues and is aiming to release the film in theaters by March 2026, though official confirmation is still awaited.
Apart from Vikram, the film stars Ritu Verma, Aishwarya Rajesh, Simran, R. Parthiban, Radhika Sarathkumar, Vinayakan and many others play the lead roles. Additionally, the director has previously revealed plans to develop the film as a franchise.
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