‘Edipurush’ director Om Raut announced APJ Abdul Kalam biopic, starring Dhanush, Share First Look. Hindi film news
Om Raut is ready to make a comeback with his upcoming film Kalam: The Missile Man of India, which former President and Aerospace scientist Dr. APJ is a biopic on the life of Abdul Kalam. The lead role will be played by Tamil cinema star Dhanush. The project marks Raut’s first venture after the commercial disappointment of ‘Edipurash’ in 2023. The title poster of the film was revealed during the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday night.First look shared on social mediaTaking X (East Twitter), Om shared the first look and, “A legend’s journey begins from Ramameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan … India’s missile man is coming on the silver screen. Dream Big. Get up high. #Kalam – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮. ,The bow expresses gratitudeDhanush shared the poster again and wrote, “I really feel blessed and deeply felt that to portray the life of such an inspiring and magnificent leader-his Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Sir.”Om Raut on the importance of the filmIn an official statement, Om said, “In an era of true politicians, Kalam was standing above politics and stomach beating. He was a person known for the power of education, excellence and indigenous innovation. An artistic challenge and a moral and cultural responsibility to bring their story on screen. It is a story that is an inspirational youth.His life is a lesson that is obliged to join people, no matter what they are and where they come from. ,Background: Edipurish failure‘Edipurush’ was one of the most expensive films of Indian cinema with a major performance by Saif Ali Khan, Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh. Despite its massive budget, the film weakened at the box office and faced harsh criticism for dialogues and disappointing visual effects of its lack.
