Bhumi Pednekar joins Rishab Shetty's The Pride of Bharat as Belawadi Mallamma
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar has joined The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj team as Belawadi Mallamma. The film also stars Rishab Shetty in a key role.
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar has joined the cast of The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the upcoming two-part historical epic starring Rishab Shetty in the titular role. Pednekar will essay the role of Belawadi Mallamma, the legendary warrior queen celebrated for her courage and resilience.
The announcement was made on Monday, with the makers unveiling the 37-year-old actor's casting as one of the film's key characters. Belawadi Mallamma is remembered in history for her fearless spirit and resistance against invading forces, making her one of the notable women warriors of her time.
Directed by Sandeep Singh, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stars Rishab Shetty as the iconic Maratha ruler. The ensemble cast also includes Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi in key roles.
The film's music will be composed by National Award-winning musician Amit Trivedi, while acclaimed lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been roped in to write the songs. The screenplay has been written by Rishi Virmani.
The ambitious two-part period drama is slated to go on floors later this year. According to the makers, extensive pre-production work is already underway ahead of the shoot.
The film marks one of the most ambitious cinematic adaptations of the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with the makers aiming to bring the Maratha warrior king's story to the big screen on a grand scale.
In 2024, the makers had unveiled Shetty's poster as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj where the actor was all dressed as the Maratha warrior. As per the poster, the film is slated to release in theatres on January 21, 2027.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty will next be seen in mythological epic Jai Hanuman. Directed by Prasanth Varma, the film was launched in February this year.
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar has joined the cast of The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the upcoming two-part historical epic starring Rishab Shetty in the titular role. Pednekar will essay the role of Belawadi Mallamma, the legendary warrior queen celebrated for her courage and resilience.
The announcement was made on Monday, with the makers unveiling the 37-year-old actor's casting as one of the film's key characters. Belawadi Mallamma is remembered in history for her fearless spirit and resistance against invading forces, making her one of the notable women warriors of her time.
Directed by Sandeep Singh, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stars Rishab Shetty as the iconic Maratha ruler. The ensemble cast also includes Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi in key roles.
The film's music will be composed by National Award-winning musician Amit Trivedi, while acclaimed lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been roped in to write the songs. The screenplay has been written by Rishi Virmani.
The ambitious two-part period drama is slated to go on floors later this year. According to the makers, extensive pre-production work is already underway ahead of the shoot.
The film marks one of the most ambitious cinematic adaptations of the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with the makers aiming to bring the Maratha warrior king's story to the big screen on a grand scale.
In 2024, the makers had unveiled Shetty's poster as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj where the actor was all dressed as the Maratha warrior. As per the poster, the film is slated to release in theatres on January 21, 2027.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty will next be seen in mythological epic Jai Hanuman. Directed by Prasanth Varma, the film was launched in February this year.
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar has joined the cast of The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the upcoming two-part historical epic starring Rishab Shetty in the titular role. Pednekar will essay the role of Belawadi Mallamma, the legendary warrior queen celebrated for her courage and resilience.
The announcement was made on Monday, with the makers unveiling the 37-year-old actor's casting as one of the film's key characters. Belawadi Mallamma is remembered in history for her fearless spirit and resistance against invading forces, making her one of the notable women warriors of her time.
Directed by Sandeep Singh, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stars Rishab Shetty as the iconic Maratha ruler. The ensemble cast also includes Arjun Rampal and Vivek Oberoi in key roles.
The film's music will be composed by National Award-winning musician Amit Trivedi, while acclaimed lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been roped in to write the songs. The screenplay has been written by Rishi Virmani.
The ambitious two-part period drama is slated to go on floors later this year. According to the makers, extensive pre-production work is already underway ahead of the shoot.
The film marks one of the most ambitious cinematic adaptations of the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with the makers aiming to bring the Maratha warrior king's story to the big screen on a grand scale.
In 2024, the makers had unveiled Shetty's poster as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj where the actor was all dressed as the Maratha warrior. As per the poster, the film is slated to release in theatres on January 21, 2027.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty will next be seen in mythological epic Jai Hanuman. Directed by Prasanth Varma, the film was launched in February this year.
