Rishab Shetty Takes on Shivaji Maharaj Role in Sandeep Singh’s Historical Epic (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran “Kantara” star Rishab Shetty has signed on to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in director Sandeep Singh‘s upcoming historical drama “The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” a biopic of revered 17th century Indian ruler Shivaji Bhonsle.

The Indian National Film Award-winning actor adds this period epic to an already packed lineup that includes “Kantara 2” (2025) and “Jai Hanuman” (2026), with “The Pride of Bharat” slated for release in January 2027.

Singh has produced several acclaimed films including Toronto title, boxing biopic “Mary Kom” (2014), where he served as co-producer, Asia Pacific Screen Awards-winning gay rights drama “Aligarh” (2015) and slum soccer film “Jhund” (2022).

He made his directorial debut with ZEE5 streaming original, the transgender-themed “Safed” (2023). The Shivaji biopic will be his first theatrical feature film as director.