Om Raut on why Dhanush as Abdul Kalam. It is known that Dhanush and Om Raut are coming with a biopic on Peoples President Abdul Kalam. Now, speaking to scribes, Om Raut shared why he chose Dhanush as Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
He said "When portraying Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, it’s essential to capture not just his achievements, but also his spiritual journey and teachings. That’s the most challenging part of a biopic like this. And I don’t think there could have been a better choice than Dhanush to bring this spiritual and intellectual depth to life on screen. He is the perfect fit, and on behalf of my entire team, I thank him for choosing to be a part of this important project,"
He continued, "The teachings of Dr Kalam are instilled in every youth. I read his book 'Wings of Fire' when I was in college, and I can say that everything I am doing today, and everything I aspire to be, is inspired by the teachings in that book. It changed my perspective on life and that is exactly why I am standing here today."
He revealed “I've always been deeply inspired by Dr. Kalam’s journey. From what I’ve observed, his life was anchored in three key aspects. First is education. He was a great teacher who placed immense value on quality learning. Second is innovation, particularly indigenous innovation. He encouraged us to develop within our country. And the third is resilience, the willpower to stay committed to our purpose. I always wanted to make a film based on these principles."
He added "By God’s grace, producer Abhishek Agarwal approached me with the same idea. When he asked if I’d be interested, I told him I was already working on something similar. He flew from Hyderabad to Mumbai, and we discussed it in detail. Eventually, T-Series and Bhushan Kumar, with whom I have worked on two previous films, came on board for this as well. This marks our third collaboration, and we’re moving ahead with full force,"
The project is titled 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India', and screenplay is provided by Saiwyn Quadras of Neerja and Maidaan fame.