There are filmmakers who create conventional films, and there are filmmakers who push their limits with each project. At times when creators are bringing back-to-back romantic dramas, actioners, and thrillers, Om Raut is breaking the spiral with his visionary storytelling and impactful films. From Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior to the upcoming film, Kalam: The Missile Man of India, Om Raut’s flourishing journey in filmmaking reflects his drive to create purpose-driven narratives.
Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush (2015)
In 2015, Om Raut turned director and writer for his directorial debut project in Marathi with Lokmanya: Ek Yugpurush. Inspired by the ideologies of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Om Raut brought to the fore the undying contributions of the Indian freedom leader.
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
In 2020, Om Raut arrived with a cinematic spectacle, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. As its director and co-writer, he served up a courageous tale of a Maratha warrior, Tanhaji Malusare. He highlighted the authenticity of battles and sacrifices in this historic epic and even received recognition of a National Award for Best Popular Film.
Adipurush (2023)
In 2023, Om Raut created Adipurush, a high-budget adaptation of the epic tale of the Ramayana. As its director, writer, and producer, he mounted the film on a grand scale and upped the bar of Indian cinema by using high-tech VFX and AI to bring authenticity to the project.
Kalam: The Missile Man of India
At the recently held 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Om Raut announced another narrative-driven project, Kalam: The Missile Man of India, starring Dhanush in the lead. The poignant film aims to capture the journey of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, from his humble beginnings in Rameswaram to being the people’s president and India’s most respected aerospace scientist.
With Kalam: The Missile Man of India being Om Raut’s upcoming film, the director-producer is surely poised to weave a big-screen spectacle all over again.
