S Shyam Prasad
Dhruva Sarja’s eagerly awaited action film, Martin, directed by AP Arjun, is set to push the boundaries of Indian cinema. Initially planned as a pan-India project, the film is now aiming for a global audience with its release on October 11 in over 13 languages.
Producer Uday Mehta sees Martin as a pioneering venture in the industry, bypassing the usual delays in overseas releases. “We are venturing into new territory with simultaneous multi-language releases,” Mehta said. Besides Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, they are exploring releases in Bengali, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Korean.
Interest from Japanese distributors and plans to release Martin in Dubai in five Indian languages, with an Arabic version, highlight the film’s broad appeal. “We are leaving no stone unturned,” Mehta emphasized.
A major event in Mumbai on August 5 will unveil the trailer in 13 languages for international media. The Kannada trailer will debut on August 4 at Veeresh Theatres in Bengaluru.
Dhruva Sarja is confident about Martin’s global potential. “While the pan-India trend is growing, Martin is going global,” he stated, believing its high-octane action and drama will resonate worldwide.
Director AP Arjun views Martin as a symbol of Indian cinema’s innovation. With its bold vision, Martin aims to captivate international audiences with a unique cinematic experience.
The film features a stellar cast, including Vaibhavi Shandilya, Anveshi Jain, Sukrutha Wagle, Achyuth Kumar, and Nikitin Dheer. Cinematography by Satya Hegde and music by Ravi Basrur add to its allure.
A global press meet in Mumbai will assess interest in dubbing rights, aiming to synchronize international and Indian releases. While simultaneous foreign releases may be challenging, efforts are focused on minimizing delays.
The digital trailer launch is set for August 5 at 5:55 pm, with a special theatrical preview on August 4 at Veeresh Theatre in Bengaluru. Tickets will be available soon.
