Rishab Shetty Unveils First Poster of ‘The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’
Rishab Shetty, best known for Kantara, shared the first look of his ambitious project, marking a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Maratha ruler. The film aims to be one of India's biggest historical productions, showcasing the warrior king’s extraordinary life and legacy.
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Shetty on Playing Shivaji Maharaj
In an interview, Rishab Shetty expressed his deep admiration for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling it an ‘honour’ to portray such a great leader. He shared,"Shivaji’s life has always inspired me, and bringing his story to the big screen is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is a role that fills me with immense pride."
taran_adarsh: RISHAB SHETTY IN & AS 'CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ': BRAND NEW POSTER UNVEILS... On the birth anniversary of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj, #SandeepSingh and #RishabShetty unveil the #NewPoster of #ThePrideOfBharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj.… pic.twitter.com/EgBObKfYsr
— Subhodayam Subbarao (@rajasekharaa) February 19, 2025
Top-Notch Creative Team Behind the Film
The film boasts a stellar team, with:
- Music: Pritam
- Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi
- Cinematography: Ravi Varman (Ram Leela, Barfi)
- Sound & Acoustics: Resul Pookutty (Slumdog Millionaire, The Goat Life)
Rishab Shetty ’s Work front
Apart from this grand historical film, Rishab is also set to appear as Hanuman in Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman, the sequel to the hit superhero film HanuMan. Additionally, he is directing and starring in Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to his blockbuster Kantara, which is expected to release later this year.
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