Actor Vivek Oberoi expressed his enthusiasm for working with Rishab Shetty in an Instagram post. Oberoi praised Shetty’s passion and innovative approach to cinema, calling it a game-changer. The two actors will star together in the upcoming historical film “The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.”
Vivek Oberoi will play the role of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, while Rishab Shetty will portray the iconic warrior king Shivaji Maharaj in the two-part magnum opus. The movie, directed and produced by Sandeep Singh, is set for a global theatrical release on January 21, 2027. The star-studded cast includes Shefali Shah and Arjun Rampal in key roles.
Rishab Shetty, who recently turned 43, has chosen to continue working in the Kannada film industry despite offers from Bollywood. His focus remains on creating films that reflect his cultural roots and regional identity.
