SS Rajamouli to present biopic ‘Made In India’

Hyderabad: SS Rajamouli announced that he’ll be presenting the upcoming feature film ‘Made In India’, a biopic on the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’, Dadasaheb Phalke.

The ‘RRR’ filmmaker said the script moved him emotionally when he heard the narration.

“When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else. Making a biopic is tough, but conceiving one about the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’ is even more challenging. Our boys are ready and up for it. With immense pride, presenting ‘Made In India’,” Rajamouli wrote on ‘X’.

He also shared the announcement teaser, which described the upcoming feature as the ‘biopic of Indian cinema’.

‘Made In India’ will be directed by Nitin Kakkar, known for films such as ‘Filmistaan’, ‘Mitron’ and ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’. The venture also marks Rajamouli’s son SS Karthikeya’s debut as a film producer. He was credited as the line producer of ‘RRR’.

“It’s been years since I wanted to fulfill my dream of becoming a producer. The moment has come. ‘Made In India’. With utmost responsibility, I am taking this up as a challenge,” Karthikeya wrote on ‘X’. Varun Gupta is also attached as a producer.

Dadasaheb Phalke, referred to as the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’, made the first-ever full-length Indian feature film titled ‘Raja Harishchandra’ in 1913. Born in Trimbak (present-day Maharashtra), the filmmaker’s real name was Dhundiraj Govind Phalke. He went to London to learn filmmaking from Cecil Hepworth and made his directorial debut in 1913 with ‘Raja Harishchandra’, India’s first full-length feature. In his career spanning over 19 years, he made 95 movies and 27 short films.

In 1969, the central government paid homage to the visionary filmmaker by dedicating an award in his name, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which recognises lifetime contributions to Indian cinema.

‘Made In India’ marks Rajamouli’s first project as a presenter after the global success of his Telugu period action drama ‘RRR’. The makers have yet to announce the cast and other details about the film.