Kalam: The Missile Man of India: Dhanush As APJ Abdul Kalam? Om Raut Says “There Couldn’t Have Been….”
Om Raut On Casting Dhanush As APJ Abdul Kalam In His Biopic Filmmaker Om Raut announced his next directorial venture at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The project is a monumental biopic on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam titled Kalam: The Missile Man of India. At the prestigious film festival unveiling the title, Raut 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 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 further added, “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...