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Dhruv Vikram, the talented young actor, is all set to collaborate with renowned director Mari Selvaraj for his fourth film in his career. The upcoming project, which is yet to be titled, will be a biopic centered around the life of a kabaddi player named Manathi Ganesan, generating significant buzz and high expectations among audiences.
Preparations for the film are already in full swing as Dhruv Vikram delves deep into his role as the sportsman. He is leaving no stone unturned in his training to ensure he does justice to the character. The shoot for the film is scheduled to commence in August, while the production work is currently progressing at a brisk pace.
Director Mari Selvaraj recently addressed the media, revealing that the film draws inspiration from the life of Arjuna Awardee kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, who also happens to be a close relative of his. Mari expressed his long-standing desire to bring this inspiring story to the silver screen, showcasing the remarkable journey of the talented athlete.
Dhruv Vikram himself has been actively involved in preparing for the role, undergoing rigorous physical training and transformation. A recent Instagram post by the actor featured a monochrome picture, displaying his chiseled physique, accompanied by the caption “Prep.” It is evident that he is fully committed to portraying the kabaddi player authentically on screen.
The film is expected to be produced by Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Production, adding further excitement to the project. While more details about the film are yet to be announced, the collaboration between Dhruv Vikram, Mari Selvaraj, and Pa Ranjith has already sparked considerable anticipation among fans.
In the meantime, Mari Selvaraj is currently occupied with the post-production work of his upcoming film “Maamannan,” which features Udhayanidhi, Keerthy Suresh, Fahadh Faasil, and Vadivelu in prominent roles. The film marks Udhayanidhi’s final project before fully dedicating himself to politics as the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu.
The makers of “Maamannan” recently announced that the audio and trailer of the film would be released on June 1. The second single from the movie, titled “Jigu Jigu Rail,” featuring vocals by music composer AR Rahman, was unveiled, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi. Sandy, the choreographer, has contributed his talent to the dance sequences in the lyrical video.
As the kabaddi player’s biopic helmed by Mari Selvaraj takes shape, fans eagerly await the unveiling of further details about the film, eager to witness the inspiring journey of Manathi Ganesan on the big screen.