Bhushan Kumar joins Rishab Shetty for two-part biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Producer Bhushan Kumar has joined forces with Rishab Shetty for the two-part biopic on Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Titled The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film is co-written and directed by Sandeep Singh and is currently under pre-production. It will commence in early 2027.

As per a press release, the film is being conceived on a large scale and “will explore defining battles, extraordinary sacrifices, landmark victories and lesser-known chapters from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s remarkable journey with an aim to capture his military genius, strategic foresight, fearless leadership and transformative vision of Swarajya.”

The collaboration brings together Bhushan Kumar, known for mounting successful Hindi movies, with Rishbh, the actor-filmmaker behind the Kantara films.

Speaking about the film, Bhushan Kumar said in a statement, “When Sandeep Singh narrated ‘The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’, I felt a deep sense of responsibility to bring this extraordinary story to the big screen. With Rishab Shetty’s powerful screen presence and his ability to bring legendary figures to life, I believe we have the right combination to bring the courage, vision and spirit of Swarajya to audiences across generations.”

The film is co-produced by Rishab Shetty, Shiv Chanana and Kabiir Sadanand.