<p>New Delhi: Tamil cinema star Dhanush is set to essay the role of former president and aerospace scientist APJ Abdul Kalam in a biopic directed by Om Raut.</p>.<p>The film, titled <em>Kalam: The Missile Man of India</em>, was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Dhanush shared the announcement along with the film's first poster on his Instagram account.</p>.<p>"I feel truly blessed and deeply humbled to be portraying the life of such an inspirational and magnanimous leader - our very own Dr APJ Abdul Kalam sir," he wrote.</p>.<p><em>Kalam</em> is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-Series and Abhishek Agarwal and Anil Sunkara of Abhishek Agarwal Arts.</p>.<p>Raut, known for <em>Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior</em> and <em>Adipurush</em>, also posted the film update on his official X page.</p>.<p>"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," he wrote.</p>.<p>In a previous post, the director said he was representing India at the "iconic" Cannes Film Festival.</p>.<p>"Grateful to be part of this celebration of cinema on the global stage," he said.</p>.<p>The 78th Cannes Film Festival will conclude on Saturday.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Tamil cinema star Dhanush is set to essay the role of former president and aerospace scientist APJ Abdul Kalam in a biopic directed by Om Raut.</p>.<p>The film, titled <em>Kalam: The Missile Man of India</em>, was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Dhanush shared the announcement along with the film's first poster on his Instagram account.</p>.<p>"I feel truly blessed and deeply humbled to be portraying the life of such an inspirational and magnanimous leader - our very own Dr APJ Abdul Kalam sir," he wrote.</p>.<p><em>Kalam</em> is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-Series and Abhishek Agarwal and Anil Sunkara of Abhishek Agarwal Arts.</p>.<p>Raut, known for <em>Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior</em> and <em>Adipurush</em>, also posted the film update on his official X page.</p>.<p>"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," he wrote.</p>.<p>In a previous post, the director said he was representing India at the "iconic" Cannes Film Festival.</p>.<p>"Grateful to be part of this celebration of cinema on the global stage," he said.</p>.<p>The 78th Cannes Film Festival will conclude on Saturday.</p>