Rishab Shetty upcoming pan India movies: Is ‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty going to bring the next pan India storm? How much will this mega budget project, which is being made in 2 parts, cost? Will the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj create new records? Will this prove to be a bigger film than ‘Chhaava’? After all, what is the masterplan of the makers?
After the historic success of ‘Kantara’, Rishabh Shetty is continuously getting associated with big and ambitious projects. The actor, who has made a strong mark in the world of mythological and historical characters, will now be seen on the big screen as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to the latest reports, the scope of ‘The Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ has become so huge that the makers have decided to release it in two parts instead of one film. This film, being made with a budget of more than Rs 500 crore, is considered to be one of the grandest historical projects of Indian cinema.
Not one film, now the saga of Shivaji Maharaj will come in two parts
Initially ‘The Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ was being developed as a standalone film. However, considering the scope of the project and the broad nature of the story, the makers have decided to present it in two parts. According to reports, the first part will be released in 2028, while the second and final part will hit the theaters in 2029.
Rishabh Shetty will play the role of the great hero of Maratha Empire.
In the film, Rishabh Shetty will be seen playing the role of the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The story will present his life, struggles, military strategies, achievements and legacy to a mass audience. The makers’ aim is not just to make a historical film, but to bring that era to life as a grand cinematic experience.
‘The Pride of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ Budget
It is being told that the budget of the film has been kept more than Rs 500 crore. For this reason, it is being counted among the most expensive historical films of the Indian film industry. Huge sets, big battle scenes, state-of-the-art visual effects and extensive research can give this project a different identity. If the news coming about the budget is correct then it is almost 4 times that of Vicky Kaushal starrer all-time blockbuster ‘Chhaava’. The budget of ‘Chhawa’, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was around Rs 120-130 crore.
There will be shooting on a large scale in Maharashtra
A major part of the shooting of the film is planned to be done in Maharashtra. This is the land where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire and led many historic campaigns. The makers are preparing to show the forts, war campaigns and the socio-political environment of that period close to reality.
New chapter will start after ‘Jai Hanuman’
Rishabh Shetty is currently busy with his other projects including ‘Jai Hanuman’. After completing these commitments, he will focus on this historical film. By continuously associating with big mythological and historical characters, the actor is becoming one of the prominent faces of this rapidly growing genre of Indian cinema.