Om Raut BREAKS SILENCE on why Dhanush was best choice to play Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Why Only Dhanush? Director Clarifies

Director Om Raut selected actor Dhanush to portray Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in the upcoming biopic ‘Kalam: The Missile Man of India’ because he believed Dhanush could authentically reprise the role of Kalam and his achievements on the big screen. Raut admitted that capturing Kalam’s inner journey was the most challenging aspect of the film. In a recent interview, the ‘Adipurush’ director thanked Dhanush for choosing to be the part of the biopic. He s…

“I Don’t Think There Could Have Been A Better Choice Than Dhanush” – Om Raut On Casting Him In Kalam: The Missile Man Of India

Currently at Cannes 2025, filmmaker Om Raut has announced his next directorial venture a monumental biopic on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam titled Kalam: The Missile Man of India. The film’s title was unveiled at the prestigious film festival, where Raut also delved into the much-anticipated project and shared insights on casting Dhanush in the lead role. Speaking about the film, Raut said, “The teachings of Dr. Kalam are instilled in every youth. I re…

Om Raut BREAKS SILENCE on why Dhanush was best choice to play Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Dhanush will showcase the life and works of the Missile Man of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, in a biopic titled Kalam. The movie was recently announced at the Festival de Cannes 2025 and will be directed by Adipurush fame Om Raut.  Om Raut reveals why Dhanush was picked to play the role In a recent interview, filmmaker Om Raut highlighted why he found Dhanush as the perfect choice to portray Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on-screen.  He emphasized that for a …

Om Raut opens up about Kalam: The Missile Man of India; says, “I don’t think there could have been a better choice than Dhanush” : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama

Filmmaker Om Raut officially unveiled his next directorial project titled Kalam: The Missile Man of India, a biopic on the life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at Cannes 2025 starring Dhanush in the lead role. The title was launched at the prestigious film festival, where Raut also spoke about the inspiration behind the film and the choice of casting the Tamil star.Speaking about the personal impact Dr. Kalam had on him, Om Raut said, “The teachings o…