Dhruvva
Dhruvva | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–2023 |
Dhruvva is a former Indian actor who works in Tamil films. He is best known for Thilagar (2015) co-starring Kishore and Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018).
Career
[edit]Dhruvva was an architect in the United States, decided to pursue films and enrolling in a filmmaking course before moving to India.[1] To prepare for his role in Thilagar, he stayed in a village in 2014 observing the local accent and traveled on bicycle.[2] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Dhruva impresses with his looks but the actor struggles hard to emote and he should work on his dialogue delivery as well" and another critic wrote that "New comer Dhruwa comes as a happy, college going lad in the first half and scores better in the second half as a transformed man. With his hunk physique and sharp looks, he stands tall through the post interval session and pulls off the angry young man character like an expert".[3][4] The film released to mixed reviews and was a box office failure although the film ran well in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu due to the film's setting in Tirunelveli.[1] [5] Dhruvva attributed the film's failure to censor cuts.[1]
In 2016, he signed the films Devadas Brothers and Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna and the short Maalai Neram.[6][7][8] Maalai Neram was expanded into a feature film and renamed Kadhal Kasakuthaiya, which released in 2017 to negative reviews.[9][10] Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018) released to average reviews.[11][12] Regarding his performance in that film, a critic wrote that "Dhruva performs well as the gas delivery boy Ayyapan, who revolts when his mother (Saranya Ponvannan) and wife (Anjana) became victims of chain-snatching. He is equally impressive in action scenes".[13] Devadas Brothers, which a delayed release in 2021 and had him paired opposite Sanchita Shetty, released to negative reviews.[14][15][16]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thilagar | Thilagar | |
| 2017 | Kadhal Kasakuthaiya | Arjun | |
| 2018 | Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna | Japan (Aiyappan) | |
| 2021 | Devadas Brothers | Ram | |
| 2023 | Tamil Kudimagan | Sudalaiyandi’s son |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "A Chat with Thilagar fame Dhruvva". The Ritz Magazine. 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Thilagar is based on a true story". The Times of India. 15 August 2014.
- ^ "Thilagar". Sify. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Thilagar (Aka) Thilakar review". Behindwoods.
- ^ "Thilagar team is upset with Ameer". The Times of India. 15 September 2014.
- ^ "Three Films Lined Up for Dhuruvva". The New Indian Express. 31 March 2016.
- ^ JB (29 March 2016). "Thilagar hero Dhruva on his plans in the industry". Nowrunning.
- ^ CR, Sharanya. "Dhruvva's connect with his onscreen mothers". The Times of India.
- ^ Suganth, M. (16 August 2017). "Age no bar for this love story titled 'Kadhal Kasakkudhaiyya'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kadhal Kasakkuthaya Review {2.5/5}: The writing seems unable to maintain a rhythm resulting in an uneven film that is engaging only in bit and parts". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Marainthirunthu Parkum Marmam Enna Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Marainthirunthu Parkum Marmam Enna by Times of India". Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ^ Ramachandran, Avinash (18 August 2018). "'Marainthirunthu Parkkum Marmam Enna' review: Well-intentioned, but fizzles too early". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (18 August 2018). "Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna review: Gritty start derailed by clichd [sic] turn". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ CR, Sharanya (11 February 2016). "'Devdas Brothers' is a love failure comedy". The Times of India.
- ^ "Devadas Brothers Movie Review: Devadas Brothers is an uneven message movie". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Devadas Brothers movie review: Despite a run time of less than 100 minutes, sitting through this film is an uphill task". OTTPlay.com. Retrieved 9 November 2021.