Rishab Shetty Unveils First Look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Film Set for 2027 Release

The highly-anticipated first look of Rishab Shetty as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been unveiled, leaving fans thrilled. The makers of the film have announced its release date as January 21, 2027, strategically timed for the Republic Day weekend.

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The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The project, titled ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’, marks a major milestone in Rishab Shetty’s career.
Directed by Sandeep Singh, the film is backed by a global team of technicians and will be released in multiple languages.

Taran Adarsh, a well-known film critic, shared the look on X and wrote, “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 ’s Busy Slate

Kantara Prequel: Shetty is currently working on the prequel to his blockbuster film Kantara. Kantara: Chapter 1 is scheduled for release on October 2, 2025 (Gandhi Jayanti), and will be available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The prequel is expected to delve deeper into the folklore introduced in the original. Telugu Debut in Jai Hanuman: Rishab Shetty will play Lord Hanuman in Prashanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman, marking his entry into Telugu cinema. The film is produced by Sithara Entertainments, with Ashwin Gangaraju directing.

About Rishab Shetty

Rishab Shetty, who gained nationwide fame with Kantara, is known for blending strong storytelling with cultural narratives. His upcoming roles, including that of Shivaji Maharaj and Lord Hanuman, showcase his versatility and commitment to impactful cinema.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of The Pride of Bharat, which promises to be a grand tribute to the legendary warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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