New Delhi: After the global success of RRR, filmmaker SS Rajamouli is back with his new project. The filmmaker on Tuesday shared the announcement teaser of his upcoming project titled ‘Made In India’, a biopic on ‘Father of Indian Cinema’ Dadasaheb Phalke.
The ‘RRR’ filmmaker took to X to share the video and wrote, “When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else. Making a biopic is tough in itself, 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’.”
When I first heard the narration, it moved me emotionally like nothing else.
Making a biopic is tough in itself, 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… pic.twitter.com/nsd0F7nHAJ
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) September 19, 2023
The teaser described the upcoming feature as the ‘biopic of Indian cinema’. It said , “Indian cinema has witnessed many biopics. This is the biopic of Indian cinema. SS Rajamouli presents to you, Made in India.”
‘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 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, taking this up as a challenge,” Karthikeya wrote on X.
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, taking this up as a challenge.
Cheers to my producing partner, @VarunG0707 , and the director @nitinrkakkar. pic.twitter.com/Jiw1bpBkix
— S S Karthikeya (@ssk1122) September 19, 2023
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 in 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, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which recognises lifetime contributions to Indian cinema.
The makers are yet to announce the cast and other details about the film.