After more than three years of development, the movie Martin starring Dhruva Sarja is ready to release nationwide this week. Despite facing production challenges, director AP Arjun reflects on the journey of creating the film, stating, "This project has been a valuable learning experience for me. Despite setbacks such as the impact of COVID-19, we are excited to present our work to audiences on a grand scale."
Key Insights:
- The film Martin features a unique narrative structure that will keep viewers engaged, with scenes unfolding in a reverse order to keep audiences guessing about the plot progression.
- Originally conceived as a bilingual Kannada-Telugu project starting in August 2021, the team decided to expand the film's reach to a pan-India audience, necessitating a reevaluation of the content to cater to a broader demographic and elevate the production quality.
- Director AP Arjun emphasizes that Martin will showcase a different side of actor Dhruva Sarja's talent, moving away from his previous roles in love stories to portray a more action-oriented character, potentially reshaping his image in the eyes of the audience.Dear fans, this film will portray him in a whole new light as an action hero. It includes four chase scenes choreographed by Ravi Varma and five fights choreographed by Ram Lakshman. The cast also features international talents like Nathan Jonas and Aarash Shah, enhancing the action-packed experience. This patriotic film revolves around a gangster. To redefine Dhruva's on-screen persona, we minimized his lengthy dialogues, focusing on his physical presence and expressions instead. Director AP Arjun expresses his preference for working with newcomers, valuing the creative freedom that comes with shaping their performances. His previous collaboration with Dhruva in "Addhuri" involved extensive rehearsals, resulting in a successful project. In their current venture "Martin," the challenge lies in reshaping Dhruva's image on screen. Addressing the evolving audience dynamics in the digital age, Arjun highlights the struggle to captivate viewers amidst constant social media distractions and global content consumption on streaming platforms.The film was only made available on TV after undergoing a screening process that lasted more than 100 days. This emphasized the importance of watching movies in a theater setting. Nowadays, only content-driven films have a chance of succeeding in theaters. While star-studded movies may attract some audience, it is the smaller, quality films that can truly indicate the positive direction of the film industry.
