Overview
- Filming has started on the biopic Kalam: The Missile Man of India with National Award-winning director Om Raut at the helm.
- Actor Dhanush has been confirmed to portray Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam after being chosen for his ability to convey the former president’s spiritual and intellectual depth.
- Saiwyn Quadras, known for biopics such as Neerja and Maidaan, penned the screenplay to chronicle Kalam’s evolution from an aerospace scientist to India’s 11th president.
- Producers Abhishek Agarwal, Bhushan Kumar and T-Series agreed to back the project following discussions at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Om Raut credits Kalam’s memoir Wings of Fire for inspiring his creative vision and says the film will highlight themes of education, indigenous innovation and resilience.