Dhruv Vikram likely to headline Tamil remake of Hindi action film 'Kill'
Young Tamil star
Dhruv Vikram
is reportedly in talks to step into the lead role for the Tamil adaptation of Kill, the gritty action thriller that made waves in Bollywood last year. The Hindi original, which starred Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, and Lakshya in the lead and was backed by Karan Johar, turned heads for its unflinching violence and high-octane sequences.
Dhruv is being seriously considered for the Tamil version as reported by 123telugu website, though an official announcement is yet to be made. If confirmed, this would mark a significant shift in the actor's career — firmly placing him in the action genre after establishing his emotional depth in earlier roles.
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Dhruv's career evolution
Ever since his debut in 'Adithya Varma', the Tamil remake of 'Arjun Reddy', Dhruv has shown an interest for intense, emotionally-driven characters.
His performance alongside his father, Vikram, in 'Mahaan' was widely appreciated and gave fans a glimpse of his range.
If he does come on board for Kill, it's likely to be another bold choice — and one that could firmly establish him as a credible action hero in Tamil cinema.
The challenge of remaking 'Kill'
The original 'Kill' was not your run-of-the-mill action flick. Translating that energy for a Tamil audience will be no small task.
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But with the right team — and an actor willing to go the distance — the remake could strike gold. Dhruv, if he signs on, would be stepping into a role that demands not just physical stamina, but emotional depth and restraint.
About 'Kill'
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, 'Kill' is surely one of the best action flicks ever made in India. ETimes review for the movie read, "Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat goes all out in a bid to do justice to the genre.
There's not a single dull moment even when things get repetitive. The director uses violence as a language and glorification of violence is evident, but action thrillers thrive on that so that's not the issue. A gore fest for action lovers, you might even find beauty in the bloodshed if that's your thing.
Despite witnessing blood spattering, swinging hammers breaking open people's heads and more, the scene that shocks you the most is a romantic one."
For fans of the genre, and of Dhruv's evolving filmography, this could be a project worth keeping an eye on.
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