“Martin” is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language action thriller directed by A. P. Arjun, featuring Dhruva Sarja in dual roles alongside Vaibhavi Shandilya and Anveshi Jain. The narrative centers on Arjun Saxena, an IRS officer who, after a drug-induced memory loss in Pakistan, discovers his doppelgänger, Martin—a notorious international crime boss. As Arjun regains his memories, he embarks on a mission to apprehend Martin, leading to intense confrontations and revelations about their intertwined destinies. Despite its high-budget production and extensive visual effects, “Martin” received predominantly negative reviews upon its release on October 11, 2024. Critics highlighted its emphasis on spectacle over substance, with The Times of India describing it as “all sound and spectacle and no substance.” The film underperformed at the box office, grossing ₹27.2 crore against a budget of ₹80–150 crore, yet it remains among the top 10 highest-grossing Kannada movies of 2024.
