‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ release mystery continues; Gautham Menon begins his next directorial in Tamil

The long wait for 'Dhruva Natchathiram' continues to puzzle fans and film observers. The film, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Vikram, was completed some time ago but has yet to reach theatres. The film has seen various postponements and budget complications over the years to the point where people question if it will ever be released. While numerous teasers and speculations regarding the film's release have surfaced, the sour story of the film perpetually stuck in limbo remains undisclosed to the public.Even as the uncertainty around 'Dhruva Natchathiram' continues, Gautham Menon has already started work on his next Tamil film. In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, the director recently confirmed that the project has gone on floors and that the team has already completed the first few days of shooting. While choosing not to reveal the title or the cast yet, Gautham Menon shared that the film has a romantic genre and the shooting schedule has been planned well.According to the report, Gautham Menon further shared that the film is progressing at a good pace, hoping to complete it in the coming months. If the schedule is followed, the director hopes that production will wrap up in July or August of this year. Though details about the storyline and actors are still under wraps, the announcement has created interest among fans eager to see the filmmaker return with a fresh love story on screen. Gautham Menon’s previous directorial was the Malayalam film 'Dominic and the Ladies,' which released more than a year ago. The director has also expressed interest in making another Malayalam film in the future. He revealed that he has been discussing story ideas with writers and has had early conversations with actors as well. For now, however, his full attention is on completing the new Tamil film, even as the mystery surrounding the release of 'Dhruva Natchathiram' continues to linger.