Vivek Oberoi-starrer biographical drama on Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release countrywide on April 12.
The film, titled PM Narendra Modi , is directed by Omung Kumar, who made movies such as Mary Kom and Sarbjit .
The project, which started shooting in late January in Gujarat, is now completing its last leg in Mumbai, the film’s makers said in a statement.
The film was also shot in Uttarakhand. Vital parts of the movie chronicling Mr. Modi’s early life and political journey were filmed in Uttarkashi district, at places like Ganga ghat, Kalp Kedar Mandir and the suspension bridge connecting Dharali bazar and Mukhba village.
“ PM Narendra Modi will traverse the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as Gujarat Chief Minister onto his landmark win at the 2014 election and finally being nominated as the Prime Minister of India,” Mr. Kumar said.
A story that needs to be told: producer
Producer Sandip Singh said, “This is a very special film and a story that needs to be told. I hope this story of faith inspires the audiences. We are excited and happy to release the story of 1.3 billion people.”
The film’s poster was launched in 27 languages in January and featured Vivek, dressed in a yellow kurta with the Tricolour in the backdrop.
Darshan Kumaar, Boman Irani, Manoj Joshi, Prashant Narayanan, Zarina Wahab and Barkha Bisht Sengupta also feature in the film.
