Renowned Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli, best known for his epic films like Baahubali, is all set to present an upcoming feature film “Made in India”, a biopic on ‘Father of Indian Cinema’ Dadasaheb Phalke. The biopic will shed light on the life and contributions of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is widely regarded as the pioneer of Indian cinema. Dadasaheb Phalke, born in 1870, was a visionary filmmaker who directed India’s first full-length feature film, Raja Harishchandra, in 1913. He played a crucial role in laying the foundation of the Indian film industry and is often referred to as the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’. SS Rajamouli, known for his grand storytelling and visual effects, expressed his excitement about presenting this biopic. 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 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’,” 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, taking this up as a challenge,” Karthikeya wrote on X, Varun Gupta is also attached as a producer.
