Gautham Menon interview: How ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ pushed him to the very edge, and why he’s stronger for it
1 year, 1 month ago

Gautham Menon interview: How ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ pushed him to the very edge, and why he’s stronger for it

The Hindu  

It is a little unnerving that Gautham Menon appears so calm when we meet him at his charming Besant Nagar office. But every time I’ve faced a brick wall, thankfully, I have decided to go ahead and figure out how to break it.” “After 22 years, if I’m still around, and if there’s a decent buzz around a film of mine, I must have done something right,” he muses, settling into an easy and long-winded conversation with us. Excerpts from the interview: Before we talk about ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’, surely a case has to be made for you being one of the most prolific Tamil actors in 2023; 10 films this year and counting… GVM: I’ve acted in 10 films this year?! ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ is after Dhruva and your unrealised project with Vijay — ‘Yohan’ — is after Arya Yohan. What has been your biggest takeaway from the ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ experience, and what would you want other filmmakers to learn from it?

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Varun on Gautham Menon’s ‘Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha’, how it belongs to the ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ universe and more
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Varun on Gautham Menon’s ‘Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha’, how it belongs to the ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ universe and more

The Hindu  

“Go with the flow. Gautham sir wanted Dhruva Natchathiram to release first but since it didn’t happen for whatever reasons, we decided to release Joshua. Yannick shot a video of sorts about how the film would look like — which we would release soon — and only after seeing that did Gautham sir say ‘let’s go ahead with the shoot.’ …

Gautham Vasudev Menon says Joshua Imai Pol Kaakh is part of Dhruva Naticharam universe; says this about Simbu's sequel
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautham Vasudev Menon says Joshua Imai Pol Kaakh is part of Dhruva Naticharam universe; says this about Simbu's sequel

Hindustan Times  

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon held a press meet in Chennai to promote his upcoming film Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha. He spoke about how the film connects to his Vikram-starrer Dhruva Naticharam which has been in the works for a long time and gave an update on the sequel of Silambarasan-starrer Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. Joshua’s connection to Dhruva A still from …

Gautham Vasudev Menon says Joshua Imai Pol Kaakh is part of Dhruva Naticharam universe; says this about Simbu's sequel
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautham Vasudev Menon says Joshua Imai Pol Kaakh is part of Dhruva Naticharam universe; says this about Simbu's sequel

Hindustan Times  

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon held a press meet in Chennai to promote his upcoming film Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha. He spoke about how the film connects to his Vikram-starrer Dhruva Naticharam which has been in the works for a long time and gave an update on the sequel of Silambarasan-starrer Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu. A still from Joshua Joshua’s connection to …

Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram won't release today, director confirms
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram won't release today, director confirms

Hindustan Times  

Tamil film Dhruva Natchathiram's delay issues just won't end. Vikram's latest release after Ponniyin Selvan II, Dhruva Natchathiram has been delayed once again. hopefully tomorrow release.” About Dhruva Natchathiram Dhruva Natchathiram stars Vikram in the lead along with Ritu Varma, Parthiban, Aishwarya Rajesh, Simran, Radhika, Arjun Das, and Divyadarshini. The trailer also included a bunch of jaw-dropping action set pieces, …

Dhruva Natchathiram trailer: Vikram leads long-delayed action thriller. Watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Dhruva Natchathiram trailer: Vikram leads long-delayed action thriller. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The trailer of the long-delayed Vikram starring Dhruva Natchathiram is finally out! Fans reacted enthusiastically to the stylish and action-packed trailer of the two-part film, with the first one being named Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kandam. Fan reactions Reacting to the trailer, a fan commented how long fans have been waiting for the release of this film, and …

‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ trailer: Gautham Menon and Vikram’s slick action-fest could be worth the wait after all
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ trailer: Gautham Menon and Vikram’s slick action-fest could be worth the wait after all

The Hindu  

The trailer of Gautham Menon’sDhruva Natchathiram has been released. Dhruva Natchathiram stars Vikram, Ritu Varma, Radhakrishnan Parthiban, R Radikaa Sarathkumar, Simran, Vinayakan, Divya Dharshini, Munna Simon, Vamsi Krishna, Salim Baig, Sathish Krishnan, Maya S Krishnan and others. Going by the trailer, the film follows an elite, covert group of professionals called ‘The Basement’ who are assembled to take down terrorist …

Vikram trends on Twitter after posing for picture with Gautham Menon. Here's why
2 years, 5 months ago

Vikram trends on Twitter after posing for picture with Gautham Menon. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Gautham Menon’s Tamil spy thriller Dhruva Natchathiram has been in the making for a very long time. Amid rumours that the project has been shelved, Gautham’s latest Instagram post featuring a picture with Vikram has got fans excited as they feel the project is finally back on track. Tipped to be the biggest film in Gautham Menon’s career, the …

Vikram Movie Review and Twitter Reactions: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh get thumbs up from fans
2 years, 7 months ago

Vikram Movie Review and Twitter Reactions: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh get thumbs up from fans

India TV News  

Vikram Movie Review and Twitter Reactions: Kamal Haasan's much-awaited film Vikram released in theatres around the world on June 3. The film which marks the South superstar's return to the silver screen after four years has already notched up Rs 200 crore in sales of TV and OTT rights. The early reviews of the film also suggest that it is …

20 years of Gautham Menon: An interview with the filmmaker on his movies, romance and everything in between
3 years, 11 months ago

20 years of Gautham Menon: An interview with the filmmaker on his movies, romance and everything in between

The Hindu  

Gautham Vasudev Menon is a pop-culture phenomenon. Anyone — and I mean anyone — can approach us with a script and I'd love to see if I can work with them.” Collaborations and changing perspective But why would a seasoned filmmaker like Gautham direct a newbie’s script? However, he does call wife Preethi his “biggest critic” and that every film …

Dhruv Vikram to join hands with director Mari Selvaraj?
4 years, 10 months ago

Dhruv Vikram to join hands with director Mari Selvaraj?

India Today  

Dhruv, son of legendary actor Vikram, made his debut with Adithya Varma, the official Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster, Arjun Reddy. If reports are anything to go by, Dhruv Vikram is in talks with director Mari Selvaraj for his next film. Recently, he took to Instagram to share a couple of throwback pictures from the shoot of Adithya Varma and …

Dhruv bowls over dad Vikram's die-hard fan with his simplicity. See viral pics
5 years ago

Dhruv bowls over dad Vikram's die-hard fan with his simplicity. See viral pics

India Today  

Dhruv Vikram made a glorious debut in Kollywood with Adithya Varma. Meanwhile, the actor has managed to impress his dad Chiyaan Vikram's ardent fan. The auto driver has decorated his vehicle with photos of Vikram's look from Vijay Chandar's Sketch, which released a couple of years ago. The auto driver was bowled over by Dhruv's humble nature and also took …

Dhruv Vikram on Adithya Varma: If you like my work, all credits should go to my dad
5 years, 1 month ago

Dhruv Vikram on Adithya Varma: If you like my work, all credits should go to my dad

India Today  

Dhruv Vikram made his acting debut with Adithya Varma, the official Tamil remake of Telugu superhit venture, Arjun Reddy. However, Dhruv did not have a smooth beginning as Adithya Varma was initially made as Varmaa with director Bala at the helm. Thanks to my dad, I may have earned easy access into Tamil cinema but I really can’t take the …

Dhanush's Enai Noki Paayum Thota to finally release on 29 November; Gautham Menon announces new film Joshua with Varun
5 years, 2 months ago

Dhanush's Enai Noki Paayum Thota to finally release on 29 November; Gautham Menon announces new film Joshua with Varun

Firstpost  

Ace director Gautham Menon is back in the news. He was hogging headlines during the controversy around his film, the Dhanush starrer Enai Noki Paayum Thota, which was supposed to release on 6 September, but got stalled due to financial issues. Meanwhile, Gautham Menon is now shooting for film titled Joshua: Imaipol Kaaka with Varun of Puppy fame. Varun is …

Adithya Varma trailer out. Dhruv Vikram film is frame-by-frame remake of Arjun Reddy
5 years, 2 months ago

Adithya Varma trailer out. Dhruv Vikram film is frame-by-frame remake of Arjun Reddy

India Today  

Dhruv Vikram, son of a legendary actor Vikram is all set to make his acting debut with Adithya Varma. Directed by Gireesaaya, the film is an official Tamil remake of Telugu superhit venture Arjun Reddy which starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey. The Tamil version is more or less a scene-to-scene remake of director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Arjun Reddy. Early …

Dhruv Vikram on Adithya Varma row: When people pan your appearance, it can be demeaning
5 years, 3 months ago

Dhruv Vikram on Adithya Varma row: When people pan your appearance, it can be demeaning

India Today  

Dhruv Vikram's debut in Kollywood started off on a shaky note when Varma, directed by Bala, was scrapped off entirely. However, E4 Entertainment, the production house assembled a new team and shot the film again with the name Adithya Varma. In a recent interview with Times of India, the actor spoke about the flak he received when Varma's trailer released …

Is Dhruv Vikram a fan of Ajith or Vijay? Adithya Varma actor reveals the truth
5 years, 3 months ago

Is Dhruv Vikram a fan of Ajith or Vijay? Adithya Varma actor reveals the truth

India Today  

Dhruv Vikram, son of legendary actor Vikram, is awaiting the release of his debut film Adithya Varma, which is slated to release on November 8. Here's the video: Students : Neenga Thalapathy fan ah Illa Ajith fan ah Dhruv Vikram : Na Honest Sollanum na #Thalapathy fan My college function #Bigil pic.twitter.com/R8r5imdSv5 Thozha September 16, 2019 It is a known …

Suriya to reunite with Gautham Menon for a film? Details Inside
5 years, 4 months ago

Suriya to reunite with Gautham Menon for a film? Details Inside

India Today  

Gautham Menon and Suriya have given blockbuster hits in the form of Kaaka Kaaka and Vaaranam Aayiram. In 2018, the Yennai Arindhaal filmmaker hinted that he might collaborate with Suriya for a film. It is rumoured that Gautham Menon is on his way to London to get the advance amount for the film. In a television interview, he said, "In …

Vikram joins hands with Ajay Gnanamuthu for an action-thriller, see poster
5 years, 7 months ago

Vikram joins hands with Ajay Gnanamuthu for an action-thriller, see poster

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vikram and director Ajay Gnanamuthu are coming together for an action thriller. Vikram’s film with Ajay Gnanamuthu may see him playing a photographer. It’s like a dream come true for me to direct one of the best artists we have and to be working with this fabulous producer Lalit and team,” Gnanamuthu wrote. Gnanamuthu, who made his directorial debut …

Amitabh Bachchan in dhoti-gamcha for Tamil debut Uyarntha Manithan. SJ Suryah reveals first look
5 years, 9 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan in dhoti-gamcha for Tamil debut Uyarntha Manithan. SJ Suryah reveals first look

India Today  

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan sports dhoti and gamcha in the first look of his character from upcoming Tamil film Uyarntha Manithan, which marks his Tamil film debut in a full-fledged role. Actor-filmmaker SJ Suryah, who plays the lead in the film, shared Amitabh's look on his Twitter handle. toThe evergreen superstar @SrBachchan, sharing it with our super star @rajinikanth & Dir …

Gautham Menon likely to play Dhruv Vikram’s father in Varma
5 years, 9 months ago

Gautham Menon likely to play Dhruv Vikram’s father in Varma

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon may act in the Tamil remake of Arjun Reddy, which will star Dhruv Vikram in the lead. It is rumoured that Menon has been roped in to play Dhruv’s father role in the film Arjun Reddy’s tamil remake is titled Adithya Varma. The remake, which has been titled Adithya Varma, will be directed by Girisayya, former …

Dhanush's long-delayed film Enai Noki Paayum Thota cleared by censor board, gets UA certificate
5 years, 10 months ago

Dhanush's long-delayed film Enai Noki Paayum Thota cleared by censor board, gets UA certificate

India Today  

Enai Noki Paayum Thota is one of the two films of Gautam Menon that have been delayed by more than a year now. The film which has Dhanush and Megha Akash in the lead roles created huge anticipation due to its songs Visiri and Maruvarthai. Madan took to Twitter to announce that the film has now cleared the censor with …

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