Dhruv Vikram Acknowledges Star Kid Privileges; Vows to Earn Acceptance
Dhruv Vikram opens up about his experiences in the film industry and his upcoming release, Bison.
Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran are actively promoting their movie, Mari Selvaraj’s *Bison Kaalamaadan*, which launched in theaters on October 17. While promoting the Telugu version set to hit theaters on October 24, Dhruv, son of the famous actor Vikram, reflected on the dynamics of being a star kid.
Insights from Dhruv Vikram
During a press event, Dhruv acknowledged that being part of a film family has provided him with certain advantages, saying, “It’s true that I’m a star kid, and I am able to get opportunities. However, I am willing to do whatever it takes for people to accept me, love my work, and carve out my space in Tamil, Telugu, and Indian cinema. Until then, I will continue to strive.”
Discussing *Bison*, he added, “For this movie, I kept thinking about what someone without a film background would do in my position. I wanted to match their dedication and efforts. I constantly reminded myself of the hard work a kabaddi player would put in to seize an opportunity with Mari Selvaraj sir, and I aimed to give my best.”
About *Bison Kaalamaadan*
*Bison* is helmed by Mari Selvaraj and produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Seigal, Pa Ranjith, and Aditi Anand under Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios. Along with Dhruv and Anupama, the film features an ensemble cast including Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, and Azhagam Perumal.
This narrative draws inspiration from the life of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, portraying his journey to excel in sports while confronting caste-based discrimination. This marks Dhruv’s fourth film, following his roles in remakes of *Arjun Reddy*, titled *Adithya Varma* (2019) and *Varmaa* (2020), as well as Karthik Subbaraj’s *Mahaan* (2022).
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