Actor Dhruv Vikram has opened up about dealing with intense public scrutiny surrounding his personal life in recent months. Speculation about his relationship status intensified following his reported split from actress Anupama Parameswaran, particularly after she spoke publicly about enduring what she described as a toxic relationship for two years. While neither actor has directly confirmed that her comments referred to their relationship, the speculation has continued to draw attention online.

Dhruv on dealing with public scrutiny

Speaking at a conclave organised by India Today, Dhruv acknowledged that the constant attention surrounding his personal life does affect him at times. However, the Mahaan actor said he has learnt to stay anchored in reality rather than allow public opinion to dictate how he views himself.

“If I’m being honest, I can’t say it has never affected me. That said, I think it’s important to anchor yourself in reality,” he said. The Adithya Varma star explained that having clarity about one’s identity and values can help build resilience, particularly when the public begins speculating about aspects of one’s life that remain private.

“Know who you are, know what you stand for, and protect fiercely everybody that you love and everything that matters to you, or has ever mattered to you before,” Dhruv added.

‘You subconsciously learn to be an army of one’

The actor also spoke about the importance of creating a personal space away from the noise. He said that over time, he has learnt to focus on doing the inner work and protecting his own peace rather than constantly responding to outside opinions.

“When you are aligned with the truth, and when you know what anchors you, scrutiny can only go so far. Subconsciously, you learn to be an army of one. You have your own world; you do the inner work. You protect your bubble as much as you can,” he further said.

Anupama’s ‘Anniyan’ comparison

Dhruv’s comments come amid renewed attention on Anupama’s remarks about her past relationship. In a recent interview, the Karthikeya 2 actress compared her former partner’s dramatically shifting behaviour to the multiple-personality character from Anniyan, the Chiyaan Vikram-starrer.

She recalled how her partner could be intensely loving and romantic one day, making her feel extremely lucky, before suddenly becoming cold, hostile or emotionally distant. She said the cycle could then shift again into apologies, tears and affection.

Although Anupama did not name the person she was referring to, her remarks have led to widespread speculation about whether she was talking about her reported relationship with Dhruv Vikram. Neither actor has publicly confirmed the details of their alleged split.

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South Korean actor Yoo Ah In is preparing to return to the entertainment industry with a new film, tentatively titled Vampir. The project marks his first major acting role since his drug-related legal troubles put his career on hold. He will star in the upcoming occult mystery thriller, which is being directed by Jang Jae Hyun, best known for helming the hit film Exhuma. Yoo Ah-In’s casting was confirmed on Tuesday by local distributor NEW (Next Entertainment World).

According to The Korea Herald, Vampir follows an unnamed contract killer who is hired by a pastor to investigate pagan sects. Yoo Ah-In plays the assassin, a composed and fearless man who remains calm even in high-pressure situations. However, his perspective starts to shift as he becomes deeply involved in the mysterious case.

Yoo Ah-In’s career came to a standstill in 2023 after he was accused of repeatedly using propofol, marijuana and other controlled substances. Investigators found that he had received propofol illegally at Seoul hospitals on 181 occasions between 2020 and 2022, reportedly under the guise of undergoing cosmetic procedures. He was also accused of abusing three other medical anaesthetics, including midazolam and ketamine.

In February 2025, he was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, and fined 2 million won. The Supreme Court later upheld the ruling, leaving him under probation until July 2027. An appeals court had previously reduced his punishment, saying the original sentence was excessive in light of the circumstances surrounding the offense and its aftermath.

The drug scandal affected Yoo Ah-In’s career, prompting him to step away from acting. He was replaced in Netflix’s Hellbound Season 2, while films including The Match and Hi-Five faced delays.

The film also features Lee Sung Min, Lee Jun Hyuk, Doy, Yoon Kyung Ho, and Choi Hyun Wook. Vampir marks Jang Jae Hyun’s next major project after Exhuma, which emerged as one of South Korea’s biggest box-office hits in 2024.

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The film marks director Cal Brunker’s third outing with the PAW Patrol franchise and expands its world with a host of new prehistoric characters. After their ship is caught in a mysterious storm, the pups crash-land on the island and meet Rex, a pup who has spent years there and become an expert in all things dinosaur-related. Things take a dangerous turn when the pups’ old rival, Mayor Humdinger, begins mining the island for its natural resources, inadvertently triggering a dormant volcano and putting the entire island at risk.

At the heart of the film’s new world are the dinosaurs, and Brunker says creating them was as much about authenticity as it was about making them fit naturally into the animated universe.

“It was important to me that we kept them majestic,” notes Brunker. “We wanted to capture the sense of wonder you get when you see dinosaurs and hopefully inspire a whole new generation of dinosaur fans.”

One of the film’s new additions is Rhubarb, a hatchling T-Rex who quickly becomes Marshall’s best friend. The character was designed to bring a different kind of charm to the film, with Brunker taking inspiration from the very pups at the centre of the franchise.

Behind the colourful world and high-stakes rescues, however, lies an animation process that takes years and involves hundreds of artists. Brunker says the scale of making an animated film remains both demanding and rewarding.

“Making an animated movie is a ton of fun, but it’s also a ton of work that takes hundreds of artists many years,” he reflects. “We start with the script, then we move into the storyboard with hundreds and hundreds of little sketches that plan the shots and action. Then we record with the actors, and give those performances to the animators who bring the characters to life, before creating all these beautiful environments with gorgeous lighting, special effects, and sound effects. All of this becomes the movie you see on screen.”

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