“There are 3 or 4 scenes that I have done in the movie. One prominent one is the PM’s speech declaring demonetisation,” Ramachandran told.
According to reports, the director reworked the script to accommodate Ramachandran’s role in the film.
Statement 8/11 is built around the Modi government’s demonetisation move, which happened on November 8, 2016. The filmmakers have recreated Modi’s speech during the announcement of his decision to ban Rs 500 and Rs 100 notes.
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The filmmakers have completed the project and are waiting to release it in cinemas.
Remember the Narendra Modi lookalike from Kerala who was forced to remove his beard after people started flocking to him for selfies?
Well, he isn’t cursing his beard anymore because it probably helped him land the role of the Prime Minister in a film on demonetisation.
MP Ramachandran, a self-confessed travel freak from North Kerala, has been shooting for the film 8/11 Statement, which is expected to hit the theatres next month.
“It is a national integration movie based on the Prime Minister’s demonetisation address to the nation on 8/11. When I was approached by a young group of cine artistes, I was quite reluctant but later caved in,” said Ramachandran.
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“It is their debut movie. So I didn’t insist for money. I took whatever they offered me,” he said.
The shooting began in south Karnataka’s Coorg and adjoining areas last October. The movie is produced by KH Venu and directed by Appi Prasad.
“This was my first brush with the tinsel world. Since I have got over my stage fright, I will now consider other roles too if offered,” said the 61-year-old.