R Madhavan’s Directorial Debut ‘Rocketry’ To World Premiere In Cannes; New Photos
deadline.comIndian actor and filmmaker R Madhavan’s directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect will receive its world premiere in Cannes on May 19 as part of the celebration of India as the official country of honor at the Cannes Market this year.
Check out some exclusive new photos above and below.The film is not part of the festival’s Official Selection, but kicks off a tradition that the market will continue as it designates countries of honor during future editions.
This being the 75th Cannes, Rocketry notably coincides with 75 years of Indian independence. India’s Ministry of Culture selected the film for its red carpet premiere in Cannes.The biographical drama was shot simultaneously in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil and English, with the English version showing in Cannes.
The theatrical release is set for July 1 and will also feature Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada versions. Madhavan (Tanu Weds Manu, 3 Idiots) plays the role of the eponymous Nambi Narayanan, a former Indian Space Research Organization scientist and aerospace engineer.
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