Rishab -Ashutosh coming up with a film on King Krishnadevaraya. Ashutosh Gowariker is known for his visual extravaganza and historical entertainers. Now reports are coming that Rishab Shetty and Ashutosh Gowariker are planning to come with an entertainer on King Krishnadevaraya.
A source shares “He will allot dates for this grand historical epic while also working parallel on his other Telugu film ‘Jai Hanuman’,” reveals a source, adding, “Rishab has now emerged as a pan-India star with a larger-than-life image, and his connect with audiences is unmatched.”
A source added “The days of limiting stars to one region or language are gone. Rishab has built a following that extends far beyond the Kannada audience.”
Vishnuvardhan Induri who produced films like 83 and Thalaivi will be bankrolling the project. The source revealed “Rishab has in principle agreed to play the legendary emperor, alongside other prominent Bollywood and South actors, to create an epic that will be both memorable and everlasting,” adds the source. “Rishab is getting closer to Telugu filmmakers lately, as they’re coming up with projects that are larger-than-life and backed by big budgets.”
The source shared “Ashutosh was deeply moved by the valiant story of Krishnadevaraya, the great Vijayanagara emperor who ruled from 1509 to 1529. He was one of the greatest rulers in Indian history, known for titles like ‘Andhra Bhoja’ and ‘Karnatakaratna’,”
The source concluded “He and his team have worked extensively on the script to craft a compelling narrative about the emperor, who was a trailblazer in many ways. The film will feature lavish sets to recreate the magnificence of the Vijayanagara Empire, with plans to mount it on a massive budget,”
Producer Vishnu Induri says “Yes, we are planning a magnum opus with Rishab Shetty and director Ashutosh Gowariker, and it will start sometime soon.”