Karan Johar Announces Biopic on R AW Founder Rameshwar Nath Kao for 2028 Release
Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective are producing a biopic on Rameshwar Nath Kao, founder of India's external intelligence agency, R AW. Based on Nitin Gokhale's book 'Gentleman Spymaster,' the film will cover Kao's career from 1955 to 1971, including the agency's formation and its first major mission during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The untitled film is set for release on August 11, 2028, coinciding with R AW's 60th anniversary, with production planned to start by mid-2026.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 21 Sept, 05:48 am. Other outlets followed.