Shahid Kapoor will play the role of Shivaji Maharaj: The film will go on the floor in December, Rana Daggubati may be seen in the role of Aurangzeb
After Sharad Kelkar and Mahesh Manjrekar, now Shahid Kapoor is also going to play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is heard that the actor will soon be seen in the role of Shivaji in ‘OMG 2’ fame director Amit Rai’s next film. Apart from Shahid, the makers have also approached Rana Daggubati for this film. He can be seen in the role of Aurangzeb in it. This film can go on the floor by December 2024. It will be produced by famous South producer Dil Raju. Rana is the first choice of the makers According to a report by Pinkvilla, Rana is director Amit’s first choice for the role of Aurangzeb in the film. However, the final discussion is yet to be held on this. Shahid is also very excited for this character. Makers engaged in pre-production Currently, the makers are busy with finalizing the script of the film as well as its pre-production. Its shooting can start by December. Shahid started preparation Sources also informed that Shahid has started preparation for this character. He is looking at this role as a lifetime opportunity. This film will not be a biopic of Shivaji Maharaj. This film is woven around the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji. However, this will not be his biopic. The makers want to focus more on the incident of his breaking out of jail.