A new biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release next year. Titled Maa Vande, the film is already in the spotlight for unexpected reasons the casting choice has sparked a heated discussion online.
Reports claim that Raveena Tandon will play Modi’s mother in the film. Though the makers have not confirmed this officially, the news has left many netizens puzzled. Some feel she isn’t the right choice, while others are openly criticizing the decision.
Many online users argue that Raveena still looks too young for the role. With Unni Mukundan playing Modi, they believe the on-screen pairing of mother and son might appear unconvincing, affecting the film’s emotional appeal.
Several reactions on social media have urged Raveena to reconsider the role. They pointed out her recent film failures and advised her to make wiser choices if she plans a strong comeback in Hindi cinema.
Long-time fans of Raveena also shared their views, suggesting she should pick a more powerful or age-appropriate character in another project instead of taking unnecessary risks with a controversial role.
Raveena last made a strong impact in K.G.F. Chapter 2, which boosted her popularity in South Indian cinema. She is now working on Venky Atluri’s next film, starring Suriya in the lead.
However, biographical films based on real people are struggling to attract audiences lately. Given that Omung Kumar’s earlier attempt to depict Modi’s story failed, Maa Vande faces an uphill task to win over viewers.
