Dhruv Vikram's 'Bison' Tackles Kabaddi's Gritty Realities

On October 14, 2025, the trailer for the highly anticipated Tamil film 'Bison' was released, building excitement for its upcoming Diwali release on October 17. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mari Selvaraj, the sports drama stars Dhruv Vikram in the lead role, marking their first collaboration.

Set in the rural landscape of southern Tamil Nadu in 1990, 'Bison' follows the journey of a kabaddi player, with Dhruv Vikram's character at the center of the story. The trailer opens with the sounds of a goat in a black and white setting, before shifting to young boys engaged in a spirited kabaddi match. Dhruv's character then joins the group, highlighting the sport's significance in the narrative.

The trailer emphasizes the emotional and physical intensity of kabaddi, with moments of conflict and tension hinting at the deeper struggles the protagonist faces. Veteran actor Pasupathy plays Dhruv's father, and in a pivotal scene, asks his son to promise not to play kabaddi again, setting up the central theme of the film.

'Bison' boasts a talented supporting cast, including Ameer, Lal, Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, and others. The film's music is composed by Nivas K Prasanna, with cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru. Produced by Pa Ranjith, 'Bison' has secured post-theatrical streaming rights with Netflix.

Dhruv Vikram's dedication to the role is evident, as he trained with kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan to bring authenticity to his performance. Social media reactions to the trailer have been positive, highlighting the raw and gritty depiction of the rural sport and its community.