Kannada actor Rishab Shetty will star as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a two-part historical epic titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The project is backed by producers Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Singh, with filming scheduled to begin in early 2027.
The film will chronicle the Maratha king's life, his military leadership, his sacrifices, and his vision of establishing Swarajya.