Investor finalised to get Dhruva Natchathiram released before Oct. 31: Gautham Vasudev Menon tells Madras High Court
Director Gautham Vasudev Menon has informed the Madras High Court that he has secured an investor to release the film 'Dhruva Natchathiram' by October 31, 2026. The court has granted the extension, provided that financial disputes and payments to lead actor Vikram are verified by court-appointed overseers.
Why it matters
The case illustrates the legal and financial complexities involved in film production and distribution disputes within the Indian cinema industry.
Film director, producer, and actor Gautham Vasudev Menon has informed the Madras High Court of having identified an investor to get the much-awaited ‘Chiyan’ Vikram-starrer Dhruva Natchathiram released before October 31, 2026, in as many screens as possible.
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy has recorded the submission made by the film production firm Kondaduvom Entertainment, represented by its director Mr. Menon, in its application seeking an extension of time, and granted it time until October 31 to release the movie.
In April 2026, the judge had cleared the decks for the release of the movie, which was mired in a financial dispute, and had granted time until June 15, 2026, for Mr. Menon to get the movie released after identifying an investor, so that the dues to all creditors could be settled.
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