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Rishab Shetty to star in The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, see first poster

Actor Rishab Shetty will play the lead role in Sandeep Singh's historical epic saga, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Rishab Shetty as Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajRishab Shetty is all set to play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

After revealing the first look for Hanu-Man’s sequel Jai Hanuman, actor Rishab Shetty has once again surprised fans with his look from Sandeep Singh’s next historical saga, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The National Award-winning actor will be playing the lead role of Shivaji Maharaj in the film. In the first poster, Rishab can be seen as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with a sword in his hand.

Sandeep Singh took to his Instagram account and shared the poster of the epic drama. He captioned it, “Our Honour and Privilege, Presenting the Epic Saga of India’s Greatest Warrior King – The Pride of Bharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. This isn’t just a film – it’s a battle cry to honor a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged the might of the Mighty Mughal empire, and forged a legacy that can never be forgotten.”

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His note further read, “Get ready for a Magnum Opus Action Drama, a cinematic experience unlike any other, as we unfold the untold story of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj Global Release on 21st January 2027.”

Talking about the movie, Rishab Shetty said in a statement, “Sandeep’s vision for The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was so grand, that as soon as I heard the film, I said yes without blinking any eyelid. Playing The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is an honour beyond words. He is a national hero whose impact transcends history, and I feel immense pride in bringing his story to the screen.”

Check out Sandeep Singh’s post:

 

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The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, helmed by Sandeep Singh, will hit theatres on January 21, 2027.

Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty will next be seen in in the prequel to his 2022 film Kantara, titled Kantara: Chapter 1.

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