Mumbai: The team of the biopic based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the first day of shooting with a traditional puja ceremony on Saturday.
The visuals of the film were released on the makers’ official social media accounts on Saturday.
Acclaimed Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan, who will be seen playing the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the film, shared a video of the ‘Muhurat’ during the day on his social media account.
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He wrote, “#Maa Vande begins now! A new chapter is unfolding to tell the story of the man who shaped the destiny of a nation. @iamunnimukundan @eer.reddy.official @kranthikumarch @silver_cast_creations @dopkksenthilkumar @ravibasrur @SreekarPrasa #SabuCyril @solomonstunts @nsgangadhar @dhaniaelay.”
Team #maavande Take your first step on the journey that changed the course of a nation
The puja ceremony was completed and the shooting began.
This is the film in which the Indian soil celebrates one man’s purpose in serving a billion hearts. pic.twitter.com/a4acFipIW2– Maa Vande (@MaaVandeMovie) 19 December 2025
The film was first announced in September on PM Narendra Modi’s birthday and three months later, the cameras rolled on Saturday.
Talking about ‘Maa Vande’, the film goes on to tell a defining chapter in the story of modern India.
Titled ‘Maa Vande’, the film promises to be a powerful biographical drama that celebrates the determination that shapes the destiny of a nation.
At its core lies the truth – that a mother’s resolve is stronger than countless battles.
Backed by Veera Reddy M under the Silver Cast Creations banner, ‘Maa Vande’, starring Unni Mukundan in the lead role, is directed by writer-director Kranthi Kumar CH.
The film is based on real-life events, combining the personal and political aspects of PM Modi’s life with authenticity, dignity and scale.
The story of the film traces the evolution of a man built on values, sacrifice and purpose, showcasing not only the leader the world knows but also the human journey behind the legacy.
Talking further about the film, ‘Maa Vande’ is produced by Veera Reddy M. and written and directed by Kranthi Kumar CH.
‘Maa Vande’ has a stellar technical team comprising action director King Solomon, production designer Sabu Cyril, editor Srikar Prasad, director of photography KK Senthil Kumar and music composer Ravi Basrur – artists whose collective work includes landmark films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Salaar’, with Basrur’s music defining the soundscape of ‘KGF’.