US EditionDhanush to Star as Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in Biopic Unveiled at Cannes 2025
- National Award-winning actor Dhanush will portray Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in the biopic 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India', announced at Cannes 2025.
- The film originates from the bestselling memoir Wings of Fire and aims to explore Kalam's journey from Rameswaram to becoming India’s 11th President.
- Helmed by Om Raut and backed by producers Abhishek Agarwal and Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, this biographical drama showcases Kalam’s multifaceted identity as a scientist, educator, poet, and leader.
- Om Raut characterized the film as a deep exploration of leadership and the building of a nation, highlighting the individual responsible for pioneering missile development and leading the country, who transcended political divisions.
- The film’s announcement received widespread support, with producers calling it an emotional project and audiences eagerly anticipating Dhanush’s transformative performance.
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Dhanush to play Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in Om Raut's directorial 'Kalam'
Tamil actor Dhanush is all set to play the role of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in his upcoming film 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India'. The film is a biopic of former President and aerospace scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Taking to the Instagram handle, the Raanjhanaa actor announced this news by sharing the first-look poster with his fans and followers. The film 'Kalam' is directed by Om Raut and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Anuk Sunkara, Bhushan Kumar a…
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Dhanush to portray Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in grand biopic ‘Kalam: The Missile Man of India’ - Indiaweekly
Actor Dhanush is all set to bring one of India’s most revered personalities to life on the silver screen. He will play the iconic role of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th President and one of the country’s greatest scientific minds, in an upcoming biopic titled Kalam: The Missile Man of India. The announcement of the film was made at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025, sparking widespread excitement. The film’s title poster was unveiled …
Producer Anil Sunkara on 'Kalam' biopic: It took us eight rotations round the sun to make the dream a reality!
Chennai, May 22,2025- Well known producer Anil Sunkara, who is one of the producers of ‘Kalam’, featuring actor Dhanush in the lead, has now penned an emotional note about the upcoming film, saying that the film will not be just a normal biopic of the People’s President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam but that it will be “an epic with perfect drama, action, humour and emotion.” On Wednesday, an official announcement was made about the film. The makers said…
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