The biopic based on the life of PM Narendra Modi, which was to release on April 5, has now been pushed to April 12 which was its original release date.
While producer Sandeep Ssingh, director Omung Kumar, and Vivek remained unavailable for comment, officials from several city multiplexes confirmed that the Modi biopic has been removed from their programming schedule of Friday, April 5, its original release date, reports Banglore Mirror.
‘PM Narendra Modi’ biopic: SLP filed in Supreme Court to stay release of the film
Meanwhile a Special Leave Petition (SLP) was also filed in the Supreme Court today, challenging the Bombay High Court order and seeking a stay on release of film PM Narendra Modi. The Bombay High Court, on April 2, had disposed off the PIL seeking a stay on the film's release.
The film, directed by Omung Kumar, is now likely to hit the screens on April 12, but there is no official confirmation from the team yet.
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The film depicts the journey of Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as a chief minister and finally his landmark election as the Prime Minister. Vivek Oberoi is essaying the role of Modi.