Modi biopic has a fictional villain

vivek-modi Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi stand for photographs in front of posters of the upcoming film 'PM Narendra Modi' | AP

The protagonist in a movie is only as good as the antagonist, movie pundits often argue. And they are not without a point as most movies, in one way or another, is about a conflict between good and evil.

The makers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biopic seems to be believe that despite being a biopic, the movie needs a villain. Hence, they have roped in Prashant Narayanan to play the antagonist.

According to media reports, Narayanan will play Aditya Reddy, a fictional business tycoon who is pitted against Modi, who is played by Vivek Oberoi. The shooting of the movie, directed by Omung Kumar, is under way currently.

Narayanan reportedly expressed his happiness over the project saying he is excited about the role as it is once in a lifetime opportunity. The actor has shooting for PM Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad.

PM Narendra Modi chronicles the journey of Narendra Damodardas Modi from his initial, humble years to become the chief minister of Gujarat and his victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

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