Karan Johar Sets R&AW Founder Rameshwar Nath Kao Film for 2028 Release

Production houses Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective have announced a theatrical biographical feature about Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder of India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). The project centers Kao’s life and his role in shaping the country’s intelligence framework, including the formation and early operations of R&AW. It marks a significant collaboration between Karan Johar’s banner and Leo Media Collective as they pursue a cinematic portrait of a pivotal figure in India’s security history. The film is planned for release on August 11, 2028, timed to the Indian Independence Day holiday weekend. Details such as the director, cast, and full production timeline have not been disclosed publicly, and additional information is expected to be shared as the project progresses. The announcement signals ongoing interest in biographical dramas about figures who have shaped India’s security landscape, with an eye toward engaging both domestic and diaspora audiences.