Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will star as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the biopic of the Maratha warrior. Rishab announced the project with the first-look poster of the movie.
To be directed by Sandeep Singh, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will hit the screens on January 21, 2027. The first-look poster shows Rishab as the 17th century emperor.
“This is isn’t just a film, it’s a battle cry to honour a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged the might of the mighty Mughal empire, and forged a legacy that can never be forgotten,” wrote Rishab on X. The film will be the directorial debut of Sandeep Singh, who has produced well-known Hindi films such as Aligarh, Jhund, PM Narendra Modi and Swatantriya Veer Savarkar.
Our Honour & Privilege, Presenting the Epic Saga of India’s Greatest Warrior King – The Pride of Bharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. #ThePrideOfBharatChhatrapatiShivajiMaharajThis isn’t just a film – it’s a battle cry to honor a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged… pic.twitter.com/CeXO2K9H9Q
Rishab will also play the lead in Jai Hanuman, director Prasanth Varma’s sequel to his blockbuster Hanu-Man (2023). The movie, to be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, will go on floors soon.
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Rishab’s next will be Kantara: Chapter 1. A prequel to Rishab’s sensational hit Kantara (2022), the movie will release worldwide on October 2, 2025. Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the music for Kantara: Chapter 1 while Arvind Kashyap is the cinematographer.
Published – December 03, 2024 12:00 pm IST
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