After more than three years of production, the highly-anticipated movie "Martin," starring Dhruva Sarja, is set to release nationwide this week. Director AP Arjun, who faced challenges during the making of the film, reflects on the experience, stating, "This film has been a valuable learning journey for me. Despite setbacks such as the impact of COVID, I choose to focus on the present and the scale at which we are presenting it to audiences." He shares insights into the making of "Martin," highlighting key elements:
1. Engaging and Mysterious Narrative:
The film's screenplay unfolds in reverse order, keeping viewers intrigued and guessing about the upcoming events in every scene. The team has dedicated significant effort to maintain audience interest and engagement.
2. Transition to a Pan-India Project:
Initially conceived as a bilingual Kannada-Telugu venture in August 2021 with a shorter timeline, the project evolved into a pan-India film due to the quality of the footage captured in the initial days of shooting. The shift required reevaluating the content to appeal to a wider audience and ensuring a production standard comparable to larger Bollywood or Telugu films.
3. Dhruva's Genre Transformation:
Known as the 'Action Prince,' Dhruva's role in "Martin" marks a departure from his previous romantic roles. The film aims to showcase a new side of the actor, reinventing him in the minds of the audience.
Through dedicated effort and adaptation, "Martin" promises to offer audiences a unique cinematic experience and position the director and lead actor on a larger stage.Dear fans, get ready to see your favorite actor in a whole new light as an action hero in this film. It includes four chase sequences by Ravi Varma and five fights by Ram Lakshman, featuring international talents like Nathan Jonas and Aarash Shah. This patriotic movie revolves around a gangster. To change Dhruva's on-screen persona, we have minimized his dialogue delivery and focused on his body language, expressions, and overall presence to convey his character effectively. Director AP Arjun shares his preference for working with newcomers, highlighting the creative freedom it provides in storytelling. He reflects on his experience directing Dhruva in his debut film and the current challenge of reshaping his public image in their latest collaboration, "Martin." The director addresses the modern audience's short attention span due to social media and streaming platforms, emphasizing the need to engage viewers amidst various distractions.After undergoing a screening process lasting over 100 days, the film finally became accessible on television. This highlights the significance and reverence attached to the cinematic viewing experience in theaters. Nowadays, it is evident that content-driven movies are the key to success in cinemas. While films with well-known stars may draw audiences to some extent, it is the smaller, quality films that could indicate a positive trajectory for the film industry.
