National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty has unveiled his striking first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, leaving fans in awe. The much-anticipated film, titled The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, will be directed by Sandeep Singh and is slated for release on January 21, 2027, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend.
Film critic Taran Adarsh shared the first look on his social media platform X, writing:
“RISHAB SHETTY IN & AS ‘CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ’… SANDEEP SINGH TO DIRECT… #NationalAward winning actor #RishabShetty and director #SandeepSingh announce their first collaboration: #ThePrideOfBharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. Backed by a team of top-notch technicians from across the globe, #ThePrideOfBharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj is set to release on [Thursday] 21 Jan 2027 [#RepublicDay weekend] in multiple languages.”
RISHAB SHETTY IN & AS 'CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ'… SANDEEP SINGH TO DIRECT… #NationalAward winning actor #RishabShetty and director #SandeepSingh announce their first collaboration: #ThePrideOfBharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 3, 2024
Backed by a team of top-notch technicians… pic.twitter.com/Ef5Ski81uh
The film promises to be a grand-scale historical drama with a globally acclaimed technical team ensuring top-notch production values.
Rishab Shetty, who gained international acclaim with Kantara, is steadily broadening his repertoire. Besides his role as Shivaji Maharaj, he is currently involved in multiple high-profile projects.
· Jai Hanuman (Telugu Debut): Rishab will make his Telugu film debut with Jai Hanuman, directed by Prashanth Varma. This highly anticipated film has already garnered attention across the industry.
· Kantara Prequel: Shetty is also working on the prequel to Kantara, following the immense success of the original. The recently released trailer for the prequel has received widespread praise.
· Upcoming Telugu Film: Reports indicate that Rishab Shetty is gearing up for another major Telugu movie, signaling his growing prominence in the South Indian film industry.
With the announcement of The Pride of Bharat, fans are excited to witness Rishab Shetty portray the legendary Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film’s release on the Republic Day weekend ensures a patriotic backdrop, further enhancing the significance of the project.
