Marco star Unni Mukundan meets BJP’s K Annamalai ahead of PM Modi biopic
Actor Unni Mukundan, who plays Narendra Modi in the upcoming film Maa Vande, met senior BJP leader K Annamalai on New Year’s Day. This meeting took place when Mukundan was preparing to portray the life of Modi.
Malayalam film actor Unni Mukundan is set to play the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biographical film Maa Vande2026 started with senior BJP leader’s meeting with Annamalai. Sharing insights from the meeting, Mukundan wrote, “On the first day of 2026, I found myself at the lunch table with a man whose journey has quietly inspired many, including myself, Shri K Annamalai, senior BJP leader, former Tamil Nadu BJP President, a dear friend and someone whom Gen-Z can really look up to.”
Mukundan described the conversation as heart-warming, covering life, politics, sports, cinema and the choices that shape us. He said how rare it is to meet someone so down to earth despite leading a hard and disciplined life.
Reflecting on Annamalai’s career, Mukundan said it was inspiring to see a police officer move into mainstream politics driven by conviction beyond the fixedness of the uniform. He mentioned Annamalai’s book, Beyond Khakhi and how it appealed to him as someone who believes meaningful journeys are guided by purpose, not comfort.
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Mukundan thanked Annamalai and his family for their hospitality, saying that this meeting was long overdue but seemed like the perfect time to usher in the New Year.
About Maa Vande
Maa VandeKranti, written and directed by Kumar CH, will depict the journey of Narendra Modi from his early years to his leadership as Prime Minister. The film will focus on both his political achievements and personal experiences, including his relationship with his mother Hiraben Modi. Sharing the first look poster on social media, Mukundan wrote, “The story of a man who transcends battles to become a revolution for the ages #Mawande, wishing a very happy birthday to Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. May glory be revived and bright things await.”
Discussing his role, Mukundan wrote, “I am happy to share that I will be playing the character of Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi ji, the Honorable Prime Minister of India, in the upcoming film Maa Vande directed by @kranthikumarch and produced by @maavandemovie. Having grown up in Ahmedabad, I first knew him as our Chief Minister in my childhood. Years later, in April 2023, I had the privilege of meeting him in person, a moment that left an indelible impression. Left it to me.”
He further added, “As an actor, stepping into this role is overwhelming and inspiring. His political journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, but in this film, we aim to explore the man beyond the politician, especially his deep bond with his mother, who shaped his character and spirit. From my own conversations with him, two of his words have stayed with me through life’s difficulties. In Gujarati, he said: ‘Jhukvanu nahi’, which means ‘never bow down.’ Those words have been a source of strength and determination for me ever since.”