‘Bison’ actor Dhruv Vikram opens up on nepotism to caste oppression; ‘Every creative person has a unique freedom to express’ | Tamil Movie News
‘Bison: Kaalamaadan’ is currently making steady progress at the box office in Tamil Nadu. With the film running successfully, its Telugu promotions have begun. A press conference was held for this purpose. Actor Dhruv Vikram, female lead Anupama Parameswaran, and music composer Nivas K. Prasanna, among others, participated in it.
Dhruv Vikram on nepotism
During the interaction, Dhruv Vikram was asked, “Does being a successor actor give him opportunities?” To which he replied, “Yes, I don’t deny that I am a star child. I have got some opportunities. But I will work hard to make people accept me as a real actor, love me, and create a place in Indian cinema. I am ready to do whatever it takes,” he replied.
Reflects on ‘Varma’ and ‘Adithya Varma’ Journey
Also, when asked about the films ‘Varma’ and ‘Aditya Varma’, Dhruv Vikram said, “They remain a part of my past. Even though I want to forget it, it was a stepping stone for my growth. That’s the reason I became the person I can talk to you with confidence today. I have no regrets about that.” ‘Varma’ was made under the direction of Bala and starred Dhruv Vikram. But since the film was not a success, director Gireeshaaya remade the same story as ‘Aditya Varma’. ‘Adithya Varma’ received mixed reviews when it was released in theaters. Later, ‘Varma’ was released on OTT platforms, but received harsh reviews.
Dhruv Vikram reveals his injuries
Dhruv Vikram has also revealed injuries he faced during the filming of ‘Bison’. A fracture in the left hand, back injuries, and broken teeth, the young actor faced several injuries as he trained hard to match his role as a Kabaddi player.
‘Bison’ actor talks about caste oppression
On answering about caste oppression content films in Tamil cinema, Dhruv Vikram shared that “Every creative person has a unique freedom to express their thoughts and ideas. Mari Selvaraj hails from South Tamil Nadu; he creates films through his life challenges and experiences. There are still many incidents happening in many parts of India, especially in southern Tamil Nadu.” “Such stories need to be told. Cinema is a great tool to raise awareness among people. I am happy that Tamil cinema is creating such content,” he concluded.
