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‘Kantara’ Fame Rishab Shetty Has Big Upcoming Projects – This Time, It’s Not Direction but a Return to Acting!
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Rishab Shetty, who received immense praise for directing and starring in Kantara and its upcoming prequel Kantara: Chapter 1, is now set to make a powerful return — not behind the camera, but in front of it. The talented actor-director is gearing up to headline two major upcoming films, marking his re-entry into acting in a big way.
First Project – “Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”
Titled “Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”, this ambitious film will bring to life the legacy of the legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rishab Shetty will be portraying the iconic historical figure in what is being touted as a grand-scale production.
Interestingly, this project is being made in Hindi, and the role was offered to Rishab by the Hindi film industry. He has officially signed on, and the first poster of the film has already been unveiled.
Sandeep Singh’s Directorial Debut with a Dream Project
Sandeep Singh, producer of critically acclaimed films like Sarbjit and Mary Kom, will make his directorial debut with this film. In a recent interview, Singh described the project as his lifelong dream, which has been in the planning for years. He also confirmed that the film would be mounted on a massive scale, with top-tier talent and high production values.
According to Singh, Rishab Shetty was always his first and only choice for the lead role. The film isn’t just big in terms of budget — it aims to set new benchmarks in cinematic storytelling and technical finesse.
A Star-Studded Technical Team of Global Talent
The film boasts an impressive lineup of renowned technicians:
- Pritam – Music Composer
- Prasoon Joshi – Lyricist (Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag)
- Siddharth-Garima – Screenplay & Dialogue Writers (Ram Leela)
- Ravi Varman – Director of Photography
- Resul Pookutty – Oscar-winning Sound Designer
- Craig Macrae – Action Director (Jawan, Pathaan)
With such a stellar team, the film promises to be a cinematic spectacle on par with international standards.
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Release Date and Rishab’s Next Steps
“Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj” is officially slated for release on January 21, 2027. Before this, Rishab Shetty will work on “Jai Hanuman”, a film directed by Prashanth Varma. After completing that project, he will fully commit to Sandeep Singh’s historical epic.
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