The Kannada film industry has recently gained recognition among the pan-Indian audience with successful films like Kantara and the KGF franchise. The upcoming action-thriller Martin, starring Dhruva Sarja, is set to continue this trend. The teaser for the film was unveiled at an event in Bengaluru, where Arjun, the filmmaker behind Martin, credited industry pioneers such as Mani Ratnam, SS Rajamouli, Rishabh Shetty, and Prashanth Neel for driving the pan-Indian movement.

Arjun praised Martin as a perfect example of teamwork and claimed it to be one of his best commercial stories. He wrote the story exclusively for Dhruva, who plays the character of Arjun, while the titular Martin remains a mystery. The teaser shows Dhruva in a rugged and macho avatar, exploring a different genre from his previous romantic films. The film also features two female leads, Vaibhavi Shandilya and Anveshi Jain, who expressed their excitement to be part of such a big project.

The crew members shared their contributions to the film’s technical side, with art director Mohan B Kere highlighting the massive sets built to accommodate thousands of prisoners. Editor KM Prakash opined that the film will further cement the Kannada industry’s newfound respect, which came with the success of previous films.

Stunt coordinator duo Ram and Laxman spoke about their pan-Indian strategy, paying respects to late actors Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar. They praised the technical brilliance that allowed the stunts to come out so well and commended Dhruva’s keen interest in performing them.

Martin also stars Nathan Jones, Rubiel Mosaquera, Achyuth Kumar, and Malavika Avinash, among others. Backed by Uday Mehta, the film is set to hit screens this year.

Martin promises to be a significant milestone for the Kannada film industry, showcasing its ability to create pan-Indian films that resonate with audiences across different regions and languages. With its talented cast and crew, massive sets, and intense action sequences, Martin is poised to become a major success and take the industry to new heights.