# Rishab Shetty’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Epic ‘The Pride of Bharat’ Lands T-Series, Set as Two-Part Saga (EXCLUSIVE)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rishab-shettys-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-epic-the-pride-of-bharat-lands-t-series-set-as-two-part-saga-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-30T05:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T06:10:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ishab-shetty-shivaji-epic-pride-of-bharat-t-series-1236934634/
- Topics: Art, Asia, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Film, TV, World

## Key points

- T-Series has joined the Shivaji Maharaj epic.
- Rishab Shetty will star and co-produce.
- The two-part saga is set to film in early 2027.

## Summary

T-Series has joined *The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj*, a historical epic starring Rishab Shetty as the 17th-century Maratha ruler. The project is now planned as two films, with filming due to begin in early 2027; it matters as a major new screen portrayal of a figure central to Maharashtra’s history and identity.

The saga is expected to cover Shivaji’s battles and victories, the sacrifices behind them and less widely known parts of his life, with a focus on his military strategy, leadership and idea of Swarajya. Bhushan and Krishan Kumar will produce for T-Series Films, while Shetty is also a co-producer; Sandeep Singh and Rishi Virmani co-wrote the film. Pre-production is under way, and the production is planning a large ensemble cast and an Indian and international creative team.

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