Martin directed by A.P. Arjun and starring Dhruva Sarja, Vaibhavi Shandilya and others took an excellent start at the box office in Karnataka as it grossed Rs 6 crore. It is Dhruva Sarja‘s biggest opening as a solo lead. The opening of the movie in India outside Karnataka isn’t impressive. The film is almost a washout outside of the home state. The collection of Martin outside Karnataka is not even touching Rs 1 crore. 

Martin Takes An Excellent Start In Karnataka; Doesn’t Make It’s Presence Felt Outside Of The Home State

Martin‘s India collections are in the vicinity of Rs 6.75 crore. That’s more than the Hindi releases Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. Dussehra should ensure a very solid weekend for the movie in Karnataka, despite the poor critical reception. The makers intended to make the movie big on a pan-India level but that has unfortunately not happened, thanks to the excessive delays and the treatment which isn’t particularly universal. The part 2 of the film is in jeopardy because a movie of this scale needs to strike a chord on a pan-India level, for part 2 to be justified. Regardless, Martin has opened the doors for Dhruva Sarja to become the next a-lister from Karnataka. If he makes good choices, he surely can be the next big thing.

About Martin

Martin follows the story of Lt. Brigadier Arjun Saxena, an agent from the Indian army who is on a journey to find out his true identity after suffering from memory loss. In his search for himself, the agent has to journey from India to Pakistan.

Amidst the same, he is also dealing against black market dealers who are plotting along with terrorists. Along with his mission of finding himself and defending his country, the man also falls in love, and the rest of the film focuses on how he manages all of these missions.

Martin In Theatres

Martin plays at a theatre near you now. You can book your tickets for the movie from online ticketing applications or from the box office outside the theatres. If you have watched Martin, how did you find it to be?

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali stands out as one of India’s most visionary filmmakers, and now, Hollywood star Joseph Gordon-Levitt has lauded his latest masterpiece, Gangubai Kathiawadi, featuring Alia Bhatt. Gordon-Levitt expressed that it ‘felt like a Martin Scorsese film’, and added, “It was different than really anything I’d seen, because it was this very heavy, distinguished drama.”

Renowned for his performances in Inception and 500 Days of Summer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt expressed his fascination with Alia Bhatt‘s Gangubai Kathiawadi. Currently in India for the IFP season 14, hosted by Rajkummar Rao, the American actor shared that the film left him ‘eager to learn more about Indian cinema,’ and described the experience of watching Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s masterpiece as akin to immersing himself in a Martin Scorsese film as per Hindustan Times.

He said, “It was different than really anything I’d seen, because it was this very heavy, distinguished drama that felt almost like a Scorsese movie at times.” He added that he was particularly taken by the beautiful musical sequences, which he found to be genuine and well-crafted, leaving him completely enchanted by the entire experience. 

Joseph described the film as heartfelt and admitted that it left him completely charmed. He expressed a strong desire to delve deeper into Indian cinema, noting that his appreciation for the local culture played a significant role in his visit. He felt a deep passion for the cinematic art form in India and expressed his eagerness to create a film in this vibrant setting.

For those unfamiliar, Martin Scorsese is a renowned American director celebrated for his profound impact on the film industry. His legendary works, such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Raging Bull, and The Irishman, delve into intricate themes of morality and the human condition, cementing his reputation as a true master of cinema.

In Gangubai Kathiawadi, Alia Bhatt portrays a Gujarati woman whose life takes a tragic turn when she is compelled into s*x work. Over the years, she transforms into a formidable matriarch of Bombay’s Kamathipura red-light district. Alia skillfully depicts Gangubai at different stages of her life, delivering a powerful performance that earned her multiple accolades, including the National Award for Best Actress.

This marks Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s first visit to India. A multi-talented actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, he is best known for his performances in 10 Things I Hate About You, 500 Days of Summer, and Inception. Recently, he appeared in Killer Heat, portraying Nick Bali. Joseph also has an exciting slate of upcoming projects, including K Troop, Wingmen, and Nobody Nothing Nowhere.