Dhruva Natchathiram: Gautham Menon’s Daunting Road to Redemption

“Dhruva Natchathiram,” a film that has become synonymous with the personal and professional trials of its creator, Gautham Menon, stands as a unique case in the cinematic world. Announced in 2017, the film’s journey to the screen is not just about the challenges of filmmaking but also about Menon’s struggle to correct his past mistakes, a struggle that defies the usual norms of the industry.

As November 24th approached, the expected promotional buzz around “Dhruva Natchathiram” was replaced by a notable silence, broken occasionally by interviews that revealed more than they promoted. These interviews, especially the one with Baradwaj Rangan, shed light on Menon’s internal battle, a battle that goes beyond learning from mistakes to actively correcting them.

Menon’s candid conversation with Rangan was not just about the film; it was about a filmmaker’s journey through a self-created maze of challenges, seeking a path to redemption. This journey is marked by the daunting task of not just learning from past errors but actively rectifying them.