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Rishab Shetty Takes on Shivaji Maharaj Role in Sandeep Singh’s Historical Epic (EXCLUSIVE)
'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty has signed on to portray Shivaji Maharaj in upcoming historical drama 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.'
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. The production will employ international technical talent and advanced visual effects to bring the story of the legendary warrior king to screen. Shivaji (1630-1680), who hailed from the Hindu religion, founded the Maratha empire when most of India was under the rule of Muslim monarchs, winning his territories using a mixture of military moves and strategic nous.
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