R Madhavan-starrer 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' will release in theatres next year

MUMBAI: Actor R Madhavan's directorial debut, "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect", is set to have a worldwide theatrical release next year on April 1. The film is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former scientist and aerospace engineer of the Indian Space Research Organisation who was accused of espionage.

R Madhavan stars in the film in the titular role and is also credited as the writer.

"We are elated to inform you that the much-awaited 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' will be released worldwide in theatres on 1st April 2022.


"We have made this movie with a lot of love and dedication and are grateful for all the support that you have shown us so far," the makers said in a note on Monday.

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The film is backed by Sarita Madhavan, R Madhavan, Varghese Moolan and Vijay Moolan.

"Rocketry: The Nambi Effect" also stars Simran Bagga and features superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a guest appearance.

The film will be released in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.