New Delhi: Actor Sathyaraj, who played Kattappa in the ‘Bahubali’ franchise, is a well-known star of South cinema and these days he is in the news for playing the role of PM Narendra Modi. Recently, the actor has reacted on his behalf to the news of playing the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic. Recently, in an interview to a Tamil website Minnambalam, he dismissed the rumors and said that this is news for him too. The news of Sathyaraj playing PM Modi’s character in his biopic went viral on social media a few days ago.
On May 18, publicist Nikhil Murukan shared the news of Sathyaraj being a part of PM Modi’s biopic on his X page, to which Kattappa has now given his statement. Speaking to Minnambalam, Sathyaraj said, ‘The news that I am acting in the Prime Minister Modi biopic is news for me as well. But the truth is that no one has approached me yet to play PM Modi’s role in the film. People have spread random news on social media.’
He further said, ‘Earlier there used to be news in newspapers that ‘Young woman was murdered… is it due to illicit relationship?’ Similarly, social media has become a hotbed of such stupid rumours.’ Sathyaraj is a self-proclaimed Periyarist and once said that he would not be a part of a film that propagates anti-Periyarism ideologies. Earlier, Vivek Oberoi played the role of PM Modi in a biopic directed by Omung Kumar and was well-liked in the role.
On the work front, Sathyaraj is awaiting the release of his upcoming Tamil film ‘Weapon’. He plays a supernatural being in the film, which also stars Vasanth Ravi and Rajiv Menon in pivotal roles. ‘Weapon’ was supposed to release in theatres on May 23, i.e. today, but hasn’t released yet.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 23, 2024, 11:38 IST