Dhruva Sarja kneels down before fans at the pre-release event of his next movie 'Martin'

Kannada actor Dhruva Sarja celebrated his 36th birthday in a unique way at the pre-release event for his upcoming film, 'Martin', held in Davanagere, Karnataka, yesterday (October 6). As a sign of respect and gratitude, Dhruva kneeled and bowed before the audience, a gesture reminiscent of traditional worship in a temple.

In a touching speech, he expressed, “I hope to receive all of your blessings. It’s my birthday today, so I ask for the blessings of all the mothers present.” According to India Today, he also took a moment to honor his late brother, actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, and the beloved Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar.

Dhruva Sarja is renowned for his compelling performances in action films. He began his journey with 'Addhuri' in 2012 and has since gained a dedicated fan base through successful films like 'Bahaddur' (2014), 'Bharjari'(2017), and 'Pogaru' (2021). Although he has had only four releases in over a decade, his powerful screen presence has kept fans eagerly anticipating his next project.

'Martin' is set to hit theaters on October 11 and will be available in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, along with several international languages. The movie also features Vaibhavi Shandilya, Anveshi Jain, Sukrutha Wagle, Achyuth Kumar, and Nikitin Dheer in key roles. Directed by A.P. Arjun, this action-packed drama features a story written by actor Arjun Sarja, Dhruva’s uncle. The film’s music is composed by Ravi Basrur and Mani Sharma, adding to the excitement surrounding this highly anticipated release.