After more than three years of development, the film Martin starring Dhruva Sarja is scheduled for release nationwide this week. Director AP Arjun, who faced challenges during the production of the film, reflects on the journey and the impact of COVID-19 on the project. He looks ahead positively, stating, “This experience has been enlightening, and despite setbacks, we are excited to showcase our work to a wide audience.” Arjun discusses the unique elements of Martin, highlighting its non-linear screenplay designed to keep viewers guessing about the unfolding storyline. The film's evolution from a bilingual project to a pan-Indian production is also detailed, emphasizing the transition to a larger scale to appeal to a broader audience. Additionally, Arjun expresses confidence in Dhruva's role in the film, suggesting that Martin will redefine the actor's image in the minds of the audience.Dear fans, this movie will truly present him as an action hero in a whole new light. The film includes four carefully crafted chase scenes by Ravi Varma and five dynamic fight sequences by Ram Lakshman. Featuring talented international artists like Nathan Jonas and Aarash Shah, they bring an added layer of excitement to the action-packed film. This patriotic movie delves into the world of gangsters. In a deliberate effort to transform Dhruva's on-screen persona, we have minimized his lengthy dialogues, focusing instead on his walk, gaze, mannerisms, and expressions to convey his character effectively. Director AP Arjun shares his perspective on working with established stars versus new talents in the industry. Reflecting on his experience with Dhruva and Radhika Pandit during the making of their debut film Addhuri, he emphasizes the creative freedom and dedication required when collaborating with newcomers. In their latest project, "Martin," the director faces the unique challenge of reinventing Dhruva's on-screen image. Acknowledging the impact of social media and short video content on audience attention spans, he discusses the need to captivate viewers amidst a sea of distractions in today's digital age.After undergoing more than 100 days of screening, the film was finally broadcast on TV. This emphasized the significance of the traditional movie-watching experience in theaters. Nowadays, only films with engaging content are successful in theaters. While movies with popular actors can still attract audiences to some extent, the true measure of progress in the film industry is when smaller, independent films triumph in theaters.