Author Details
Dhruv is a senior writer based out of India. Before Screen Rant, he wrote over 2K articles for The Cinemaholic, covering anime, television, and movies. Some of his articles on philosophy, self-help, and writing have also been featured in popular Medium publications, such as Mind Cafe, Publishous, and The Writing Cooperative.
Industry Focus
Dhruv primarily covers movie and television streaming features on Screenrant and, time and again, also writes about long-running franchises like The Karate Kid, Top Gun, and Rocky. He spends weekends watching the latest television shows and movies to stay abreast of the ever-changing streaming landscapes and trends.
Favorite Media
When Dhruv is not catching up with streaming television and movies, he loves exploring indie horror cinema. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are his favorite director-duo, and their work in The Endless, Spring, and Resolution inspires him to write. He also keeps revisiting Mike Flanagan's creations and believes that Midnight Mass is one of the best horror shows of all time.
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