Dhanush to play APJ Abdul Kalam in biopic directed by Om Raut
From Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the journey of a legend begins…
India's Missile Man is coming to the silver screen.
Dream big. Rise higher. 🌠 #KALAM - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 @dhanushkraja @omraut #BhushanKumar @AbhishekOfficl @AAArtsOfficial pic.twitter.com/2497f31zI2
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