'The Pride of Bharat' poster: Rishab Shetty embodies Shivaji Maharaj
What's the story
National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty has revealed the first poster of his highly anticipated film, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The reveal was strategically timed to coincide with the 395th birth anniversary of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Wednesday. Sandeep Singh's historical epic is set to be one of India's most spectacular productions, honoring the Maratha warrior on a global scale.
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On the 395th Birth Anniversary of the greatest warrior king #ThePrideOfBharat : #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj, Team unveils the first look ❤️🔥
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In cinemas worldwide on 21st January 2027 🤩#ShivajiMaharajJayanti#RishabShetty#TeluguFilmNagarpic.twitter.com/8Hdlmdx3wkSubbarao (@rajasekharaa) February 19, 2025
Actor's sentiment
Shetty expressed 'immense pride' in portraying Shivaji Maharaj
In an interview with Times of India, Shetty said he felt "immense pride" and "honor" in bringing the story of Shivaji Maharaj to the screen. He said, "Shivaji's life and legacy have always captivated me, and being connected to such a legendary figure fills me with immense pride." The film promises to take audiences back to Shivaji Maharaj's reign with state-of-the-art VFX, thrilling action sequences, and intricately designed sets.
Production details
'The Pride of Bharat...' boasts a star-studded team
The film's music will be composed by Pritam with lyrics penned by Prasoon Joshi, their first collaboration. The script, storyline, and dialogues are being written by renowned screenwriter duo Siddharth-Garima, who have worked on films like Ram-Leela and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. The cinematography is being managed by Ravi Varman of Ram Leela and Barfi! fame while Resul Pookutty is overseeing sound and acoustics.
Actor's portfolio
Shetty's upcoming projects and 'The Pride of Bharat...' release
Apart from The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Shetty will also be seen in Prasanth Varma's Jai Hanuman, a follow-up to his blockbuster superhero movie HanuMan. He is both directing and leading the prequel to Kantara titled Kantara: Chapter 1, which is set for release later this year. The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is slated for a global release on January 21, 2027.
Multilingual release
'The Pride of Bharat...' to be released in multiple languages
The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is going to be a grand multilingual spectacle aimed at reaching a global audience. The film will be released in several languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam, and Bengali. This cinematic masterpiece will honor India's rich history, culture, and heroic legacy.