Rishab Shetty's first look from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj revealed

Indian National Film Award winner Rishab Shetty won the hearts of everyone around the world with 'Kantara'. Rishab Shetty is now ready to impress the audience once again. Rishab Shetty has announced his new film. In this film, he will be seen in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Not only this, the actor shared his first look poster from his upcoming film Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 

Rishab Shetty seen in the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Let us tell you that Rishab Shetty shared the first look poster of his upcoming film, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on X (formerly Twitter) today on 3 December 2024. Sharing this poster, he wrote, "Our honor and privilege, present the epic saga of India's greatest warrior king. India's pride: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. #BharatKaGarvChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. This is not just a film. It is a battle cry to honor a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged the might of the mighty Mughal Empire, and created a legacy that can never be forgotten."

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be released this year

At the same time, Rishab Shetty further told in his post that the film will be released in theaters in January 2027. Sharing the release date of the film, he wrote, "Get ready for the magnum opus action drama, a cinematic experience unlike any other, as we bring out the untold story of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. Global release on 21st January 2027." As soon as this poster came out, fans expressed their reaction. A fan commented, "This man is on a mission to make the Sandalwood industry proud." Another fan wrote, "Wow this could be epic !!" Another fan commented, "Hanuman film, Shivaji biopic leading name at all India level from KFI right now, ATB Shetrey". The film will be directed by Sandeep Singh, who is known for directing many acclaimed films including Priyanka Chopra starrer Mary Kom, and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Jhund. 

Rishab Shetty's upcoming movies

Talking about the work front, these days Rishab Shetty is working on the prequel of his blockbuster Kantara. The film titled Kantara: Chapter 1 will be released in theaters on October 2, 2025. The film is being backed by Hombale Films and will be released in English, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. Apart from this, Rishab Shetty will also be seen playing the lead role in Prashant Verma's Hanu-Man sequel, in which he will play the role of the Hindu deity, Lord Hanuman.

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