Maa Vande: Modi biopic starring Unni Mukundan

Silver Cast Creations announced on Sept. 17 that it will produce Maa Vande, a biographical film chronicling the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan portraying the political leader. The announcement was timed to coincide with Modi's 75th birthday and positioned the project as a large-scale, VFX-driven production intended for a pan-India release in multiple languages, including English. Producers said the film will trace Modi's journey from childhood through his rise to national leadership, with particular emphasis on his relationship with his late mother, Heeraben Modi.

The film will be directed and written by Kranthi Kumar CH and produced by Veer Reddy M under the Silver Cast Creations banner. The makers have assembled a technical team they describe as among the country's best: cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar, known for Baahubali; composer Ravi Basrur, noted for his scores on KGF and Salaar; editor Sreekar Prasad; production designer Sabu Cyril; and action director King Solomon. Executive producers Gangadhar N.S. and Vanisri B. are attached, alongside line producer T.V.N. Rajesh and co-director Narasimha Rao M. Producers said the film...