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Narendra Modi Biopic ‘Maa Vande’: Malayalam Actor Unni Mukundan to Play the Prime Minister

The biopic 'Maa Vande' will portray Narendra Modi's life emphasizing his inspirational bond with his mother Heeraben, aiming for a pan-India release in multiple languages.

  • Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan announced on September 17, Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, that he will portray the Prime Minister in the upcoming biopic Maa Vande.
  • The project, directed by Kranthi Kumar C.H. and produced by Veer Reddy M. under Silver Cast Creations, follows Modi's journey from childhood to India's leadership amid dropped sequel plans due to negativity.
  • Maa Vande will release pan-India in multiple languages including English and aims to depict the man beyond the statesman, highlighting Modi's bond with his mother Heeraben Modi, who shaped his character.
  • Unni Mukundan, who grew up in Ahmedabad and knew Modi as Chief Minister, described meeting him in April 2023 as an "overwhelming yet deeply inspiring" experience that impacted him personally.
  • Maa Vande joins previous Modi biopics like the 2019 PM Narendra Modi film starring Vivek Oberoi, and its release suggests continuing interest in political cinema portraying Indian leaders.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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