Gautham Menon vows to stay away from new projects; Focuses on 'Dhruva Natchathiram' release

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon has made a bold declaration that he will not direct or act in any new film until the release of his long-delayed spy thriller 'Dhruva Natchathiram.' Considering the film's high anticipation level and its long journey towards release, this statement has created a new buzz in the Tamil film industry.Years of delay and missed release dates'Dhruva Natchathiram', starring Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role, was initially planned to be completed and released in 2017. However, the film has faced many obstacles over the years, with several release dates being announced and later missed. Fans expected a dramatic start in January last year and again earlier this year, but the ongoing issues stopped the film from watching daylight.Final push towards a theatrical releaseIn a podcast with YouTuber Prashanth, Gautham Menon confirmed that he has no plans to take on any other directorial or acting assignments until 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is successfully released. He assured that the problems surrounding the project are gradually being resolved and expressed strong confidence that the film will finally be released in July or August 2025. Gautham Menon's commitment to seeing the film has rekindled hope among fans who have been waiting for years.

A star-studded cast and high expectationsThe film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Vikram, Ritu Varma, Simran, Parthiban, and Radhika Sarathkumar. Gautham Menon himself will appear in a special role. Composed by Harris Jayaraj, the film’s soundtrack and slick visuals have already created substantial anticipation. With the director’s full focus now on bringing this ambitious project to screens, the Tamil cinema audience is hopeful that the wait for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' is finally nearing its end.