Actor Sathyaraj responds to rumours about him playing PM Modi in a biopic
Actor Sathyaraj responds to rumours about him playing PM Modi in a biopic
Veteran actor Sathyaraj, who played the role of Kattappa in the 'Baahubali' films responded to the rumours regarding him playing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic. In a recent interview with Minnambalam, a Tamil website, he dismissed the rumours and said that it was news to him as well. The news report about Sathyaraj playing PM Modi in a biopic went viral on social media a few days ago.Â
On May 18, publicist Nikil Murukan shared the news about Sathyaraj being a part of PM Modi biopic on his X (formerly Twitter) page.Â
Speaking to Minnambalam, Sathyaraj said, "The news that I am acting in the Prime Minister Modi biopic is news even to me. Nobody has approached me to play PM Modi in the film. People spread random news on social media."
He further added, "Back in the day, newspapers used to come up with stories like 'Young woman murdered...Is it because of an illicit affair?' Likewise, social media has become a place for such mindless rumours."
Sathyaraj is a self-proclaimed Periyarist and had once said that he wouldn't be a part of a film, which propagates anti-Periyarist ideologies.Â
Earlier, Vivek Oberoi played PM Modi in a biopic, directed by Omung Kumar.Â
Work-wise, Sathyaraj is waiting for the release of his upcoming Tamil film, 'Weapon'. He plays a superhuman in the movie, which also features Vasanth Ravi and Rajiv Menon in crucial roles. 'Weapon' will release in theatres on May 23.Â