The Central Board of Film Certification has now cleared the release of director Mari Selvaraj's eagerly-awaited sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan, featuring actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead, with a U/A certificate. Dhruv Vikram Son of Chiyaan Vikram, to Star in Mari Selvaraj’s Upcoming Film Alongside Anupama Parameswaran.

Director Mari Selvaraj took to his X timeline to make the announcement. He wrote, "Kaalamaadan is limitless and he is set to meet everyone on Oct17th!! Censored U/A!! #BisonKaalamaadan! 9 more days to go!!"

Dhruv Vikram’s Sports Drama Gets Green Light from CBFC for Theatrical Release

 

For the unaware, the film is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 this year.

The makers of the film had released the first look of Bison in March this year. The film has been produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjith's Neelam Studios.

Sources close to the unit of the film say that Bison will be an electrifying sports drama. Dhruv Vikram plays a kabaddi player in the film, alongside Anupama Parameswaran.

Sources also say that the film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion, resilience, and triumph against all odds.

Packed with raw energy and Mari Selvaraj’s signature storytelling, Bison, they say, will be a landmark Tamil film that will leave audiences inspired and exhilarated.

The film's lead actor, Dhruv Vikram, who has had to make a herculean effort to play the role, had posted an emotional post on Instagram about working on this film when the shooting for this film was wrapped up.

He wrote, "After years of preparation, several months of filming, shedding blood, sweat and tears, it’s finally a wrap on 'BISON'. The process of shooting and prepping for this film has changed my life. Thank you @mariselvaraj84 Sir for fortifying my soul and giving me an experience of a lifetime."

The film, which features Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead, also stars Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal, Aruvi Madhanand and Kalaiyarasan in pivotal roles. Bison Kaalamaadan: Dhruv Vikram Starts Shooting for Mari Selvaraj’s Upcoming Tamil Film.

Bison, short for Bison Kaalamaadan, has cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K. The film has editing by Sakthi Thiru and is jointly produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Saigal, director Pa Ranjith and Aditi Anand.

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