Overview
- T‑Series formally joined the project on Oct. 30, 2026, agreeing to produce The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as a two‑part historical epic with Legend Studios.
- Rishab Shetty is confirmed to star as Shivaji and to serve as a co‑producer while Sandeep Singh will direct and Rishi Virmani co‑wrote the screenplay.
- Makers say pre‑production is under way and principal photography is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with the film conceived to span key battles, leadership moments and lesser‑known episodes from Shivaji’s life.
- The team plans a large ensemble cast and a mix of Indian and international creative talent, though specific cast members reported in earlier stories remain unconfirmed.
- The project builds on strong recent interest in Shivaji‑era stories and on Shetty’s national profile after Kantara, and T‑Series’ involvement could widen the film’s Hindi‑market reach and production scale.