Updated
Director Gautham Menon and his team, who were stuck at Turkey’s border for more than 24 hours despite having legitimate papers with them, have finally received help.
The latest update is that Turkish Airlines had come to their, with the team reaching Turkey shortly.
According to an official statement from the director’s spokesperson, an Indian travel agency and a Georgian company sorted out the issue with the Turkish authorities. “Turkish Airlines came to the rescue of the crew and they will be reaching Turkey shortly,” reads the statement.
This morning, the director had taken to social media to express his distress over not being allowed beyond the border. He and his team were heading to Turkey for the shoot of Dhruva Natchathiram. The officials did not let them into the country, who arrived at the border by road from Georgia despite having legitimate papers.
(1)My film crew,stuck at Turkey border.On the road.More than 24 hours now.Officials not letting us in with equipment inspite of legit papers
— Gauthamvasudevmenon (@menongautham) September 9, 2017
(2)crew traveling from Georgia to Istanbul by road. Carrying camera and costumes.Stuck now!At the border.Unable to meet officials demands.
— Gauthamvasudevmenon (@menongautham) September 9, 2017
(3)Turkey,We are looking forward to film in your beautiful country.If anybody that matters is reading this, please HELP. Worried for my crew
— Gauthamvasudevmenon (@menongautham) September 9, 2017
Gautham Menon and his team headed to Georgia a couple of weeks ago to shoot a major portion for Dhruva Natchathiram, featuring Vikram. They had plans to shoot a small portion in Turkey, too.
