Dhruv Vikram opens up about nepotism and his commitment to earning acceptance in cinema: “I’ll do whatever it takes to earn my place” : Bollywood News

As part of the promotional tour for the Telugu release of Bison Kaalamaadan, actor Dhruv Vikram visited Hyderabad alongside co-star Anupama Parameswaran. The Telugu version of the film is set to release on October 24, following its Tamil release on October 17. During a press interaction, Dhruv—who is the son of acclaimed actor Vikram—spoke candidly about nepotism, privilege, and his approach to the film industry.

Dhruv Vikram opens up about nepotism and his commitment to earning acceptance in cinema: “I’ll do whatever it takes to earn my place”

Dhruv Vikram on Being a Star Kid

Acknowledging his background, Dhruv admitted that being a star kid has given him access to opportunities. However, he emphasized that he's committed to earning his place in the industry through dedication and hard work. “It’s true that I’m a star kid and I do get opportunities because of that,” he said. “But I’m willing to do whatever it takes for people to accept me, to love my work, and for me to find a place in Tamil, Telugu, and Indian cinema. Until then, I’ll keep working.”

Talking about his role in Bison Kaalamaadan, Dhruv explained how he approached the character with a sense of responsibility and empathy. “While preparing for the film, I often thought—if someone without a film background had this opportunity, how hard would they work? I kept that thought in mind and gave it my all. I also imagined what a real kabaddi player in my position would do if he got to work with Mari Selvaraj sir. I tried to match that level of commitment.”

About Bison Kaalamaadan

Directed by Mari Selvaraj, Bison Kaalamaadan is inspired by the life of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan. The film highlights his journey through sport while navigating challenges rooted in caste-based discrimination. Dhruv Vikram plays the lead, with Anupama Parameswaran, Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, and Azhagam Perumal in key roles.

The film is produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, Pa Ranjith, and Aditi Anand under Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios. Bison Kaalamaadan marks Dhruv’s fourth film, following Adithya Varma (2019), Varmaa (2020), and Mahaan (2022), each showcasing different facets of his evolving career.

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