Martin is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action thriller directed by A. P. Arjun, based on a story by Arjun Sarja. The film stars Dhruva Sarja in dual roles, alongside Vaibhavi Shandilya, Anveshi Jain, and Nikitin Dheer. Released on October 11, 2024, during the Dasara festival, the film was made available in Kannada and dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Bengali.




Plot Summary

The narrative follows Arjun Saxena, an Indian Revenue Service officer who, after a mission in Pakistan, loses his memory due to a drug injection. As he regains fragments of his past, Arjun discovers he is entangled in a web of deceit involving a notorious crime lord named Martin. The story unfolds with Arjun confronting his doppelgänger, Martin, leading to revelations about corruption, betrayal, and a quest for justice. 

 Cast & Crew

Dhruva Sarja as Arjun Saxena / Martin

Vaibhavi Shandilya as Preeti

Anveshi Jain as Martin's Girlfriend

Nikitin Dheer as Mushtaq

Sukrutha Wagle, Achyuth Kumar, and Sriram Reddy Polasane in supporting roles

Director & Screenplay: A. P. Arjun
Story: Arjun Sarja
Producers: Uday K. Mehta, Suraj Uday Mehta
Cinematography: Satya Hegde
Editing: K. M. Prakash, Praveen K. Gowda
Music: Mani Sharma (songs), Ravi Basrur (score)
Production Companies: Vasavi Enterprises, Uday K Mehta Productions
Distributors: Mythri Movie Makers, KVN Productions, Invenio Origin, M S Films
Runtime: 148 minutes
Language: Kannada

 Music

The film's soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, with the background score by Ravi Basrur. The first single, "Jeevan Neene," was released on September 3, 2024, followed by "Anthem of Martin" on October 5, 2024. The music rights were acquired by Saregama. 

Reception

Despite high expectations and a significant budget, Martin received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 2.2/10 based on 36,000 user ratings. The film was noted for its action sequences but criticized for its predictable plot and character development.

Box Office & Budget

Martin was produced with an estimated budget of ₹80–150 crore, making it one of the most expensive Kannada films. However, it grossed approximately ₹27.60 crore, categorizing it as a box office bomb. Despite this, it ranked among the top 10 highest-grossing Kannada films of 2024. 

📺 Streaming Availability

The satellite and digital streaming rights were sold to Zee Network and Amazon Prime Video. The film became available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting November 19, 2024.

Parental Guidance

According to IMDb's parental guide, Martin contains severe levels of violence, profanity, sexual content, and intense scenes, making it suitable for mature audiences only.