After more than three years of work, the movie "Martin," starring Dhruva Sarja, is set to premiere nationwide this week. Director AP Arjun, who faced challenges during the production process, reflects, "This experience has been a valuable learning curve for me. Despite setbacks like COVID-19, I prefer to focus on the present and the significant scale at which we are presenting this film to audiences." Here, he shares insights into the making of "Martin."
Key Points:
1. Mystery and Intrigue: Each scene in "Martin" is designed to keep viewers guessing about what will unfold next, thanks to the unique reverse screenplay. The dedication poured into this project aimed at captivating the audience's attention is evident.
2. Expansion to Pan-India Appeal: Originally conceived as a Kannada-Telugu bilingual project since August 15, 2021, the team shifted its focus to transform "Martin" into a pan-India production. This decision led to adjustments in the storyline and scale to resonate with a broader audience beyond Karnataka.
3. Dhruva's Evolution: By venturing into uncharted territory with "Martin," Dhruva aims to showcase a different facet of his acting prowess to the audience. Known for his roles in love stories, this film is set to redefine his image, portraying him in a fresh light.Dear fans, this film will showcase Dhruva as an action hero in a whole new light. With four chase sequences choreographed by Ravi Varma, five fights choreographed by Ram Lakshman, and the contribution of international artists such as Nathan Jonas and Aarash Shah, the film promises high-octane action. Rooted in patriotism, the story revolves around a gangster. To break away from his usual dialogue-heavy roles, we have focused on Dhruva's physical presence – his walk, gaze, body language, and expressions truly captivate the audience. In a bid to redefine Dhruva's on-screen persona, we have minimized the use of lengthy dialogues that he is known for in his previous films.
Regarding collaborating with stars versus newcomers in the industry, director AP Arjun shares his enthusiasm for working with both. While established stars bring their own charm, Arjun finds working with newcomers liberating, allowing for fresh storytelling perspectives. His experience of shaping Dhruva as an actor in his debut film Addhuri through extensive rehearsals with co-star Radhika Pandit reflects the importance of preparation in achieving success on screen. Recreating Dhruva's image in their latest project 'Martin' presented a new set of challenges, yet the bond between director and actor remains unyielding.
In today's era dominated by social media and short attention spans, engaging audiences has become increasingly tricky. The constant influx of content on various platforms demands filmmakers to capture and retain audience attention amid myriad distractions. With the shift towards streaming services and online viewing, the cinematic experience has evolved, challenging creators to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with modern viewers.After undergoing a screening period of over 100 days, the film finally aired on TV. This highlights the special significance of the movie-going experience in theaters. Nowadays, only films with strong storytelling will succeed in theaters. While star-studded films may attract audiences to some extent, the true measure of progress for the film industry lies in the success of smaller, content-driven films in cinema halls.
