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Line 1: {{Short description\|~~Upcoming~~Unreleased Indian Tamil spy thriller film by Gautham Menon}} {{confuse\|Dhruva Nakshatram}} {{Use Indian English\|date=November 2023}}▼ {{Use dmy dates\|date=November 2023}}▼ {{For\|the 2022 film\|Yuddha Kaandam}} ▲{{Use Indian English\|date=~~November~~June ~~2023~~2024}} ▲{{Use dmy dates\|date=~~November~~June ~~2023~~2024}} {{Infobox film \| ~~name~~ image = Dhruva Natchathiram~~: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam~~.jpg ~~\| image = Dhruva Natchathiram Chapter One Yuddha Kaandam.jpg~~ \| caption = Poster with previous release date \| director = [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] \| writer = {{Ubl \| Gautham Vasudev Menon~~<br~~ />\| Deepak Venkateshan}} \| producer = Gautham Vasudev Menon \| starring = {{Plainlist\| Line 24: \| country = India \| language = Tamil \| released = ~~April 11, 2024~~ \| runtime = 145 minutes \| budget = <!-- Add with a Reliable source --> Line 30: }} '''''Dhruva Natchathiram~~: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam~~''''' ({{translation\|Pole Star:}}) also marketed with the subtitle '''''Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam''''' ({{translation\|War chapter}}) is an ~~upcoming~~unreleased Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language [[Spy film\|spy]] [[action thriller film]] directed and produced by [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]. It stars [[Vikram (actor)\|Vikram]] leading an [[ensemble cast]] consisting of [[Ritu Varma]], [[R. Parthiban]], [[Radhika Sarathkumar]], [[Simran (actress)\|Simran]] and [[Vinayakan]]. The film features music composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], whereas cinematography handled by [[Manoj Paramahamsa]], [[S. R. Kathir]] and Vishnu Dev, editing done by [[Anthony (film editor)\|Anthony]]. The film was initially announced with [[Suriya]] in 2013, but several months after the announcement, Menon shelved the project citing creative differences with the actor. He revived the project in 2015 and finalised Vikram as the lead actor. The film began production in 2017 and was shot in seven countries, but languished in [[production hell]] for years owing to Menon's financial constraints and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], before concluding in February 2023. ~~After multiple postponements due~~Due to lingering financial and legal issues, the film ~~is set to release on April 11,~~remains ~~2024~~unreleased. == Premise == John, a [[Covert operation\|covert operative]], leads a team of elite professionals called "The Basement", ~~which has~~with the ~~sole~~ intention of taking down terrorist organisations secretly without being bound by law and order.<ref name="sleek" /> == Cast == {{Cast listing\| * [[Vikram (actor)\|Vikram]] as John~~/Dhruv~~ * [[Ritu Varma]] as Anupama * [[Simran (actress)\|Simran]] * [[R. Parthiban]] * [[Radhika Sarathkumar]] * [[Vinayakan]] * [[Dhivyadharshini]] * [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] * [[Dhananjayans\|V. P. Dhananjayan]]<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ramnath \|first=Ambili \|date=31 October 2023 \|title=Bharatanatyam artists Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan make their presence felt in cinema \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bharatanatyam-artists-dhananjayan-and-shanta-dhananjayan-make-their-presence-felt-in-cinema/article67475776.ece \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108111435/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/bharatanatyam-artists-dhananjayan-and-shanta-dhananjayan-make-their-presence-felt-in-cinema/article67475776.ece \|archive-date=8 November 2023 \|access-date=24 March 2024 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|language=en}}</ref> * [[Dhananjayans\|V. P. Dhananjayan]] * [[Arjun Das]] as voice for Darkman * [[Vamsi Krishna]] * [[Sathish Krishnan]] * [[Munna (actor)\|Munna Simon]] * [[Salim Baig]] * [[Maya S. Krishnan]]<ref>{{Cite AV media \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a__diBrcfD4 \|title=Dhruva Natchathiram will have Romance too : Interview with Actress Maya {{!}} Chiyaan Vikram, Teaser 3 \|date=25 December 2017 \|language=ta \|publisher=IndiaGlitz Tamil \|access-date=24 March 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324043640/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a__diBrcfD4 \|archive-date=24 March 2024 \|url-status=live \|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> * [[Maya S. Krishnan]] * [[Abhirami Venkatachalam]]<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Rajendran \|first=Gopinath \|date=28 September 2019 \|title=Bigg Boss fame Abhirami Venkatachalam to star in Dhruva Natchathiram \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/Sep/28/bigg-boss-fame-abhirami-venkatachalam-to-star-in-dhruva-natchathiram-2040143.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006054015/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/sep/28/bigg-boss-fame-abhirami-venkatachalam-to-star-in-dhruva-natchathiram-2040143.html \|archive-date=6 October 2019 \|access-date=24 March 2024 \|work=[[The New Indian Express]] \|language=en}}</ref> * Preethi Nedumaran * [[Abhirami Venkatachalam]] }} Line 69 ⟶ 68: In November 2016, Menon revived the project with Vikram and began working on the script again.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Sundar \|first=Mrinalini \|date=25 November 2016 \|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 name=":7">{{Cite web \|date=12 January 2017 \|title=Gearing up for new innings \|url=https://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 \|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</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 \|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> [[Anu Emmanuel]] was added to the cast and also took part in an initial photoshoot.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jyothsna \|date=14 January 2017 \|title=HEROINE FINALIZED FOR VIKRAM? \|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 \|website=Behindwoods}}</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 EOS 5D\|Canon 5D]] SLR camera by cinematographer [[Jomon T. John]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=17 January 2017 \|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 \|website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> The film was initially produced by Menon's [[Ondraga Entertainment]] with [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]] and Kondaaduvom Entertainment.<ref name=":7" /> However, as the film languished in production hell, the other two companies dropped their names from the promotional materials.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=24 November 2023 \|title=~~Here’s~~Here's why Gautham ~~Menon’s~~Menon's Dhruva Natchathiram is struggling to see the light of day \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/heres-why-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram-is-struggling-to-see-the-light-of-day-9040353/ \|access-date=26 November 2023 \|website=[[The Indian Express]] \|archive-date=25 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125194540/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/heres-why-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram-is-struggling-to-see-the-light-of-day-9040353/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> Vels Film International, a production studio led by [[Ishari K. Ganesh]] reportedly agreed to distribute and fund the project~~, in their third successive collaboration after ''[[Enai Noki Paayum Thota]]'', ''[[Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha]]'' and ''[[Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu]]''~~. However, it did not come into fruition.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=15 July 2021 \|title=Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to be released in two parts? \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-be-released-in-two-parts/articleshow/84440347.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105081654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-be-released-in-two-parts/articleshow/84440347.cms \|archive-date=5 November 2023}}</ref> The film was later jointly produced by Oruoorileoru Film House, with Preethi Srivijayan as the executive producer.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=17 April 2023 \|title=Makers of Dhruva Natchathiram release new poster on Vikram's birthday \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/17/makers-of-dhruva-natchathiram-release-new-poster-on-vikrams-birthday-42415.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105073703/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/apr/17/makers-of-dhruva-natchathiram-release-new-poster-on-vikrams-birthday-42415.html \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=22 March 2023 \|title=Dhruva Natchathiram: The story of a star-studded film that almost never happened \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-the-story-of-a-star-studded-film-that-almost-never-happened-8511587/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722145125/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-the-story-of-a-star-studded-film-that-almost-never-happened-8511587/ \|archive-date=22 July 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</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).<ref>{{Cite news \|last=UR \|first=Arya \|date=8 February 2017 \|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> Menon signed on [[Ritu Varma]] to replace her, after being impressed by Varma's performance in the Telugu film ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web \|date=8 February 2017 \|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 \|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> The team also re-signed Parthiban 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 \|access-date=15 February 2017 \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|agency=[[IANS]]}}</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> Jomon later opted out of the film during March 2017 citing scheduling conflicts and was replaced by [[Santhana Krishnan Ravichandran]] as the cinematographer, who also exited the film in June 2017.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=13 March 2017 \|title=Ravi K Chandran's son replaces Jomon as 'Dhruva Natchathiram' cinematographer \|url=https://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> [[Manoj Paramahamsa]], who collaborated with Menon in ''[[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]]'' (2010) and ''[[Nadunisi Naaygal]]'' (2011), subsequently replaced Santhana Krishnan as the cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Menon \|first=Thinkal \|date=7 July 2018 \|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 [[Radhika Sarathkumar]] and Simran,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=29 June 2017 \|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~~l [[Dhivyadharshini]], ~~Shravanthi Sainath and [[Maya S. Krishnan]] were~~was also added to the cast.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=30 June 2017 \|title=After Pa Paandi, DD to act in Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-pa-paandi-dd-to-act-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59383438.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=27 September 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415005759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-pa-paandi-dd-to-act-in-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/59383438.cms \|archive-date=15 April 2019}}</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 \|date=29 June 2017 \|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~~https://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 \|date=17 April 2018 \|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 \|date=17 April 2018 \|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> Menon also appeared in the film in a prominent character.<ref name="sleek">{{Cite web \|date=24 October 2023 \|title='Dhruva Natchathiram' trailer: Dapper Chiyaan Vikram promises a sleek spy-thriller \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikram-gautham-vasudev-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-2453185-2023-10-24 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029112146/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiyaan-vikram-gautham-vasudev-menon-dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-2453185-2023-10-24 \|archive-date=29 October 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> [[Arjun Das]] was reported to be ~~appeared~~appearing as "Darkman", the character that was introduced in the first two-minute teaser and would be a voice-only role.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=6 November 2019 \|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> === Filming === Line 86 ⟶ 85: === Post-production === On 2 November 2019, Menon said the film had undergone post-production which would be completed within two months,<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-link=Gautham Vasudev Menon \|date=2 November 2019 \|access-date=2 November 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102171934/https://twitter.com/menongautham/status/1190675469349183488 \|archive-date=2 November 2019 \|url-status=live}}</ref> though by March 2021, Vikram had not yet dubbed his lines, one of the few things needed to finish post-production.<ref name=":8" /> He began dubbing for his portions the following year.<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 July 2023, Aishwarya Rajesh's scenes were reported to be cut from the film to reduce the film's duration to its suitable length.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=22 July 2023 \|title=Aishwarya Rajesh's scenes in 'Dhruva Natchathiram' to be chopped \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aishwarya-rajeshs-scenes-in-dhruva-natchathiram-to-be-chopped/articleshow/102008005.cms?from=mdr \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025024137/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aishwarya-rajeshs-scenes-in-dhruva-natchathiram-to-be-chopped/articleshow/102008005.cms?from=mdr \|archive-date=25 October 2023 \|access-date=24 October 2023 \|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In an October 2023 video interaction with the film's cast member Dhivya Dharshini, Menon claimed that he pursued acting for the past few years, so that he could use the renumeration for completing post-production works.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 October 2023 \|title=Gautham Menon: 'I started acting only to fund Dhruva Natchathiram and finish it' \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/gautham-menon-i-started-acting-only-to-fund-dhruva-natchathiram-and-finish-it-8992403/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027165438/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/gautham-menon-i-started-acting-only-to-fund-dhruva-natchathiram-and-finish-it-8992403/ \|archive-date=27 October 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=14 October 2023 \|title=Gautham Vasudev Menon reveals he had to pursue acting for the sole reason of finishing 'Dhruva Natchathiram' \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-vasudev-menon-reveals-he-had-to-pursue-acting-for-the-sole-reason-of-finishing-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/104417641.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105184316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-vasudev-menon-reveals-he-had-to-pursue-acting-for-the-sole-reason-of-finishing-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/104417641.cms \|archive-date=5 November 2023}}</ref> In September 2023, the film was cleared by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] with the final edit having a runtime of 145 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=22 September 2023 \|title=Dhruva Natchathiram: The Vikram-starrer action drama censored with U/A, major announcement tomorrow \|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dhruva-natchathiram-the-vikram-starrer-action-drama-censored-with-u-a-major-announcement-tomorrow/38ca051337121 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105091458/https://www.ottplay.com/news/dhruva-natchathiram-the-vikram-starrer-action-drama-censored-with-u-a-major-announcement-tomorrow/38ca051337121 \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[OTTPlay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=22 September 2023 \|title=Chiyaan Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' certified U/A \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-certified-u/a/articleshow/103866971.cms?from=mdr \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004140307/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-certified-u/a/articleshow/103866971.cms?from=mdr \|archive-date=4 October 2023}}</ref> == Music == {{Main\|Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam (soundtrack)}} The film's music and background score was composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]] in his seventh collaboration with Menon, with [[Thamarai]], Paal Dabba, Monica Perez Castillo and Aira, writing the lyrics. The film features five songs in the soundtrack, with "Oru Manam", the first song recorded for this film, was released on 7 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=6 October 2020 \|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 \|access-date=4 February 2021 \|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=8 October 2020 \|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 \|access-date=16 October 2020 \|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Later, four songs were recorded after Harris' request on more musical moments in the film.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=S \|first=Rajasekar \|date=22 November 2023 \|title=Gautham Menon speaks on Dhruva Natchathiram, and on producing love stories \|url=https://thefederal.com/gautham-menon-speaks-on-dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-harris-jayaraj \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123062813/https://thefederal.com/gautham-menon-speaks-on-dhruva-natchathiram-vikram-harris-jayaraj \|archive-date=23 November 2023 \|access-date=30 November 2023 \|website=The Federal \|language=en}}</ref> Two of them—"His Name Is John" and "Naracha Mudi"—were released as singles,<ref name=":12">{{Cite news ~~\|last=Bureau \|first=The Hindu~~ \|date=19 July 2023 \|title=~~‘Dhruva~~'Dhruva ~~Natchathiram’~~Natchathiram': ~~‘His~~'His Name Is ~~John’~~John' song from Gautham Menon-~~Vikram’s~~Vikram's film out ~~\|language=en-IN \|work=The Hindu~~ \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-his-name-is-john-song-from-gautham-menon-vikrams-film-out/article67097152.ece ~~\|access-date=5 December 2023~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927055028/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-his-name-is-john-song-from-gautham-menon-vikrams-film-out/article67097152.ece \|archive-date=27 September 2023 \|~~issn=0971~~access-~~751X~~date=5 December 2023 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 October 2023 \|title=Naracha Mudi song from Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram is here \|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/nov/04/naracha-mudi-song-fromvikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-here-49267.amp \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106043542/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/nov/04/naracha-mudi-song-fromvikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-is-here-49267.amp \|archive-date=6 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> while the full album released on 28 October 2023 through [[Sony Music India]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 October 2023 \|title=Dhruva Natchathiram (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) \|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dhruva-natchathiram-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1718021804 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240105040012/https://music.apple.com/us/album/dhruva-natchathiram-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1718021804 \|archive-date=5 January 2024 \|access-date=5 December 2023 \|website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref><!-- Infobox, tracklist and other information were included in the soundtrack --> == Marketing == On 22 September 2023, a 41-second teaser credited as the "Trailblazer" by the film's team was released.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=24 September 2023 \|title=Vikram-starrer Dhruva Natchathiram to release on Nov 24 \|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/vikram-starrer-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-on-nov-24-738046 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105081659/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/vikram-starrer-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-on-nov-24-738046 \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> A video interaction between Menon and actress Dhivyadharshini, who starred in the film, was released on Ondraga Entertainment's [[YouTube]] channel on 13 October 2023, with him highlighting the film's production process.<ref>{{Cite AV media \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SizPdHBkjF8 \|title=INT. COFFEE SHOP — DAY {{!}} Gautham Vasudev Menon, DD {{!}} Dhruva Natchathiram — In cinemas from 24 Nov \|date=13 March 2023 \|language=Tamil \|publisher=Ondraga Entertainment \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105081702/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SizPdHBkjF8 \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|url-status=live \|via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> The film's trailer was screened along with [[Leo (2023 Indian film)\|''Leo'']] in theatres from 19 October,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 October 2023 \|title=Dhruva Natchathiram trailer hits theaters with Thalapathy Vijay's Leo; Gautham Menon hints online release date \|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-hits-theaters-with-thalapathy-vijays-leo-gautham-menon-hints-online-release-date-1252522 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105081656/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-hits-theaters-with-thalapathy-vijays-leo-gautham-menon-hints-online-release-date-1252522 \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=Pinkvilla}}</ref> and debuted through social media platforms on the occasion of [[Vijayadashami]] (24 October 2023).<ref>{{Cite web \|date=24 October 2023 \|title=Dhruva Natchathiram trailer: Vikram and Gautham Menon promise all the wait will pay off \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-vikram-and-gautham-menon-promise-all-the-wait-will-pay-off-8997699/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105084741/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-vikram-and-gautham-menon-promise-all-the-wait-will-pay-off-8997699/ \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=24 October 2023 \|title=~~‘Dhruva~~'Dhruva ~~Natchathiram’~~Natchathiram' trailer: Gautham Menon and ~~Vikram’s~~Vikram's slick action-fest could be worth the wait after all \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-gautham-menon-and-vikrams-slick-action-fest-could-be-worth-the-wait-after-all/article67453842.ece \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104084534/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhruva-natchathiram-trailer-gautham-menon-and-vikrams-slick-action-fest-could-be-worth-the-wait-after-all/article67453842.ece \|archive-date=4 November 2023}}</ref> [[PVR INOX]] announced that they will be distributing special popcorn tubs labelled with stills featuring Vikram, in order to promote the film and has been made available with all of its multiplex chains through [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite tweet \|number=1716755879268331640 \|user=OndragaEnt \|title=Get yourself a taste of #DhruvaNatchathiram with the special popcorn tubs at @_PVRCinemas🍿Stay tuned for the #DhruvaNatchathiramTrailer, dropping at 5PM💥#DhruvaNatchathiramFromNov24 \|author=Ondraga Entertainment \|date=24 October 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023}}</ref> == Release == Line 101 ⟶ 100: 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 having [[direct-to-streaming]] releases as a result of [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema\|theatres being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]. Menon 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> In mid-2021, it was 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>{{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> This was partially confirmed in April 2023, as the title was extended to ''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 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230730095014/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31957/dhruva-natchathiram-chapter-one-yuddha-kaandam \|archive-date=30 July 2023 \|access-date=30 July 2023 \|website=Moviecrow}}</ref> The film was initially planned for a theatrical release on the eve of [[Christmas]] (23 December 2022) and later to 19 May 2023, but the delay in the film's completion of post-production works affected its prospects.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=25 August 2022 \|title=Gautham Menon says that 'Dhruva Natchathiram' will most likely be 4th release of Vikram in 2022 \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-says-that-dhruva-natchathiram-will-most-likely-be-4th-release-of-vikram-in-2022/articleshow/93779138.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105081656/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-says-that-dhruva-natchathiram-will-most-likely-be-4th-release-of-vikram-in-2022/articleshow/93779138.cms \|archive-date=5 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=17 March 2023 \|title=Vikram's Film Dhruva Natchathiram To Release Worldwide On May 19? \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/vikrams-film-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-worldwide-on-may-19-7319281.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105081700/https://www.news18.com/movies/vikrams-film-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-worldwide-on-may-19-7319281.html \|archive-date=5 November 2023 \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|website=News18}}</ref> In early-June, the media reported that the film was scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 July 2023, which did not come into fruition.<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> Further, plans of releasing the film on the eve of [[Dusshera]] (19 October 2023) and Diwali (10 November 2023) were indicated, but did not happen.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=21 August 2023 \|title=Is Chiyaan Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' going to clash with Vijay's 'Leo' on October 18? Here's what we know \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-going-to-clash-with-vijays-leo-on-october-18-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/102900427.cms?from=mdr \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822051307/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-going-to-clash-with-vijays-leo-on-october-18-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/102900427.cms?from=mdr \|archive-date=22 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=21 September 2023 \|title=Chiyaan Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' likely to release for this Diwali \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-likely-to-release-for-this-diwali/articleshow/103836733.cms?from=mdr \|url-status=live \|access-date=5 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105132513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-likely-to-release-for-this-diwali/articleshow/103836733.cms?from=mdr \|archive-date=5 November 2023}}</ref> In September, the production house announced a release date of 24 November 2023.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=23 September 2023 \|title=Vikram and Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' release date out \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-and-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram-release-date-out/article67337403.ece \|url-status=live \|access-date=23 September 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923142749/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vikram-and-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram-release-date-out/article67337403.ece \|archive-date=23 September 2023}}</ref> However on 23 November 2023, the film's release was again facing uncertainty due to lingering financial issues, with Menon being asked to deposit {{INRConvert\|8\|c\|year=2023}} in the [[Madras High Court]] to ensure a "smooth release" for the film.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=23 November 2023 \|title=Gautham Menon to pay Rs 8 crore at the court for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' release \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-pay-rs-8-crore-at-the-court-for-dhruva-natchathiram-release/articleshow/105434492.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=23 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123084337/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-to-pay-rs-8-crore-at-the-court-for-dhruva-natchathiram-release/articleshow/105434492.cms \|archive-date=23 November 2023}}</ref> As a result, the film's release was delayed.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=23 November 2023 \|title='Dhruva Natchathiram' release issue continues! Chiyaan Vikram starrer to be postponed from November 24 release \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathiram-release-issue-continues-chiyaan-vikram-starrer-to-be-postponed-from-november-24-release/articleshow/105448676.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=23 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123131325/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhruva-natchathiram-release-issue-continues-chiyaan-vikram-starrer-to-be-postponed-from-november-24-release/articleshow/105448676.cms \|archive-date=23 November 2023}}</ref> Afterwards, it was widely speculated by media that the film would release on 8 December 2023,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=28 November 2023 \|title=Check out the NEW release date for Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/check-out-the-new-release-date-for-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/105556650.cms \|url-status=live \|access-date=28 November 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128084429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/check-out-the-new-release-date-for-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram/articleshow/105556650.cms \|archive-date=28 November 2023}}</ref> even though no official announcement had been made concerning that particular date. But on the day before the speculated release date, 7 December, Vijayaraghavendra of All in Pictures moved to the Madras High Court and restrained the film's release for another two weeks. As a result, the film's release was delayed indefinitely.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=7 December 2023 \|title=MHC extends interim injunction restraining release of Vikram's 'Dhruva Natchathiram' \|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/mhc-extends-interim-injunction-restraining-release-of-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-752886 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211045817/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/mhc-extends-interim-injunction-restraining-release-of-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-752886 \|archive-date=11 December 2023 \|access-date=11 December 2023 \|website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> According to producer K. Rajan, the film is in debt of over {{INRConvert\|60\|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2 December 2023 \|title=Producer K Rajan Has This To Say About Delay In Dhruva Natachathiram's Release \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/producer-k-rajan-has-this-to-say-about-delay-in-dhruva-natachathirams-release-8687966.html \|access-date=4 June 2024 \|website=[[News18]] \|language=en \|archive-date=11 December 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211114523/https://www.news18.com/movies/producer-k-rajan-has-this-to-say-about-delay-in-dhruva-natachathirams-release-8687966.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> On 19 January 2024, the makers announced a tentative release in February 2024, and expected to resolve all legal and financial matters by then.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=19 January 2024 \|title=Chiyaan ~~Vikram’s~~Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram To Finally Release After 7-Year Delay? \|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-finally-release-after-7-year-delay-8746305.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119123215/https://www.news18.com/movies/chiyaan-vikrams-dhruva-natchathiram-to-finally-release-after-7-year-delay-8746305.html \|archive-date=19 January 2024 \|access-date=19 January 2024 \|website=[[News18]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=18 January 2024 \|title=Director Gautham Menon's Dhruva Natchathiram to release in February? \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jan/18/director-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-in-february \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119123110/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jan/18/director-gautham-menons-dhruva-natchathiram-to-release-in-february \|archive-date=19 January 2024 \|access-date=19 January 2024 \|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> However, ~~Menon's~~that ~~other~~did ~~delayed~~not ~~project~~come ~~''Joshua:~~to ~~Imai~~fruition, ~~Pol Kaakha'' was scheduled for release on 1 March 2024. As a result,~~and the film remains unreleased.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=~~2024-02-~~24 February 2024 \|title=Trailer of Gautam Menon's 'Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha' launched \|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/trailer-of-gautam-menons-joshua-imai-pol-kaakha-launched/ \|~~access~~url-~~date~~status=~~2024-02-25 \|website=The South First \|language=en \|archive-date=25 February 2024~~live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225023723/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/trailer-of-gautam-menons-joshua-imai-pol-kaakha-launched/ \|~~url~~archive-~~status~~date=~~live~~25 February 2024 \|access-date=25 February 2024 \|website=The South First \|language=en}}</ref> ===Home media=== Line 136 ⟶ 135: [[Category:Indian films set in New York City]] [[Category:Indian spy action films]] [[Category:Salary controversies in film]] [[Category:Upcoming films]] [[Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films]] [[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] [[Category:Works subject to a lawsuit]]