{
  "id": 8871464,
  "title": "Karan Johar Announces Film On India's First RAW Chief R. N. Kao 6 Years After First Announcement: 'The Man Who Operated In Shadows…' - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/karan-johar-announces-film-on-indias-first-raw-chief-r-n-kao-6-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:13:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/karan-johar-announces-film-on-indias-first-raw-chief-r-n-kao-6-years-after-first-announcement-the-man-who-operated-in-shadows-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar is set to bring the extraordinary life of India's first Director of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Rameshwar Nath Kao, to the silver screen. Johar has announced an untitled film based on Nitin Gokhale's book, R.N. Kao: Gentleman Spymaster, which explores the life and contributions of the man who founded India's external intelligence agency.\n\nKaran Johar initially revealed plans for the film in 2020, and after a six-year hiatus, he announced its revival on September 21, a date that commemorates the 58th anniversary of R&AW's establishment. The filmmaker shared an announcement video on his social media platforms, providing a glimpse into Kao's story and his pivotal role in the creation of the intelligence organisation.\n\nIn his announcement, Johar wrote, \"He built the invisible…but history remembers his impact. Today marks 58 years of R&AW and we’re thrilled to announce our film on the story of RN Kao, the man who operated in the shadows & brought to light an institution we know today as R&AW - and its first mission.\" The film is scheduled to be released on August 11, 2028, coinciding with Independence Day weekend.\n\nWhile Karan Johar has shared the release date, further details regarding the cast, director, and other members of the creative team remain undisclosed.",
  "summary": "Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to bring the story of an unsung legend, R&AW founder Rameshwar Nath Kao, to the big screen. Johar has announced a yet-untitled film based on Nitin Gokhale’s book R.N. Kao: Gentleman Spymaster, chronicling the life and legacy of the man who founded India’s external intelligence agency. Karan Johar Revives Film On R&AW Founder RN Kao After 6 Years Johar had first…",
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}