Did Indian films inspire Narendra Modi?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bold decision to demonetize the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes has been welcomed with public admiration. This move ' to curb black money, fake currency printing and subsequent funding for potential terror threats ' has been hailed by most political watchers as one of the best decisions India has seen in many years. What's also interesting is that this is similar to many of the filmi plots that have dealt with corruption and black money.
Here's taking a look at some of them:SuperThis movie, which marked

Real Star Upendra

's comeback to direction after a decade, dealt with the political issues of corruption and black money. Upendra found his own unique solutions to the problems; he had a Chief Minister for each area in a city, ensuring greater governance. His film had a projection of a developed corruption-free India in 2030. The film's strong message had people believe that Upendra was set to get into politics.
Sivaji
This Shankar film, starring Rajinikanth, had, in true cinematic style, one main antagonist who hoarded illegal money and was responsible for several atrocities. The film saw the good guy, Sivaji (Rajinikanth), try and fight the villain, Adiseshan (Suman), fair and square, but eventually outdoes the villain by faking his own death and emerging with a new identity, with the latter's money transferred to take care of the needy. LeaderIn this film, Rana Daggubati plays Arjun Prasad, a young, radical Chief Minister. Much like what Modi offered, Arjun asks people with black money to surrender it, which would total to `1,00,000 crore, and use it to develop the state. When he does not hear from them, the movie ends with a dramatic IT raid on all the hoarders, whose money is used for the betterment of the state.PichaikaranThis film is about Arul (played by Vijay Antony), a rich businessman who is forced to disguise himself as a beggar and lead an incognito life due to certain situations. One of his beggar friends suggests, in what almost seems like a prophecy now, the idea of eliminating all Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, since this forms the major chunk of the currency in use and is hoarded by all those who have black money. Ramanaa/Gabbar Is BackThis film sees an honest professor take on the corrupt system after facing a personal tragedy. He forms a vigilante group of people who are anti-corruption and target corrupt officials. While the professor is eventually caught, he is set free by the state's Chief Minister because of his good work for society.Bengaluru's Maalamaal momentThe Hindi film Maalamaal, and the Tamil film

Arunachalam

, had a youngster spend `30 crore in 30 days to acquire his ancestral property. Bengalureans had a mini-Maalamaal moment on Tuesday evening, after the announcement of the `500 and `1,000 notes being demonetized. They needed to clear out their excess notes and there were a host of interesting offers in the city. From night hotspots that offered special offers for the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations, to electronic good chains, supermarkets and retail chains sending out messages that they were open till midnight, it was frenzy at each of these places.