Rishab Shetty is set to star in a two-part movie about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Singh teaming up for the project. T-Series is backing The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a grand film about the Maratha king and his fight for Swarajya, or self-rule.
The team also marked the deal with a rare gift. Bhushan gave Rishab a painting of Shivaji Maharaj that is more than 100 years old. It was a way to show respect for the king and the care the crew wants to put into telling his life story.
For Bhushan, the film is a chance to share a key part of Maharashtra's past with a much wider crowd. Sandeep's pitch left him keen to help bring the tale to film, while Rishab's skill at playing bold roles gave him faith in the cast choice.
As for the plot, viewers can expect major wars, hard choices, and wins that shaped Shivaji Maharaj's rule. The story will also dig into parts of his life that get less attention, with a focus on his skill in war, sharp plans, and the way he led his people.
And this won't be a small cast affair. The crew plans to bring in a broad range of actors and film talent from India and other parts of the world. The aim is to give the story a rich look while making the king's life and values clear to viewers of all ages.
Behind the scenes, work on the film has begun, and cameras are set to roll in early 2027. Sandeep will direct and share script duties with Rishi Virmani. Bhushan and Krishan Kumar will serve as producers, while Rishab, Shiv Chanana, and Kabiir Sadanand will help as co-producers.
Gulshan Kumar and T-Series Films will present the movie, with Legend Studios joining T-Series Films on the production side. The plan goes well beyond a tale of war, with the team keen to show how Shivaji Maharaj's ideas about freedom and rule still hold a place in Indian history.
The team also marked the deal with a rare gift. Bhushan gave Rishab a painting of Shivaji Maharaj that is more than 100 years old. It was a way to show respect for the king and the care the crew wants to put into telling his life story.
For Bhushan, the film is a chance to share a key part of Maharashtra's past with a much wider crowd. Sandeep's pitch left him keen to help bring the tale to film, while Rishab's skill at playing bold roles gave him faith in the cast choice.
As for the plot, viewers can expect major wars, hard choices, and wins that shaped Shivaji Maharaj's rule. The story will also dig into parts of his life that get less attention, with a focus on his skill in war, sharp plans, and the way he led his people.
And this won't be a small cast affair. The crew plans to bring in a broad range of actors and film talent from India and other parts of the world. The aim is to give the story a rich look while making the king's life and values clear to viewers of all ages.
Behind the scenes, work on the film has begun, and cameras are set to roll in early 2027. Sandeep will direct and share script duties with Rishi Virmani. Bhushan and Krishan Kumar will serve as producers, while Rishab, Shiv Chanana, and Kabiir Sadanand will help as co-producers.
Gulshan Kumar and T-Series Films will present the movie, with Legend Studios joining T-Series Films on the production side. The plan goes well beyond a tale of war, with the team keen to show how Shivaji Maharaj's ideas about freedom and rule still hold a place in Indian history.
