Rishab Shetty will play Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film ‘The Pride of Bharat’ directed by Sandeep Singh. The film will release in theaters on January 21, 2027. The first look was revealed on Shivaji Maharaj’s 395th birth anniversary. Shetty will also star in ‘Jai Hanuman’ and direct ‘Kantara: Chapter 1,’ releasing on October 2, 2025.