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After Sharad Kelkar and Mahesh Manjrekar, now Shahid Kapoor is also going to play the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. According to the information, he will soon be seen in the role of Shivaji in the next film of 'Ransi-2' fame director Amit Rai. Apart from Shahid, the makers have also approached Rana Daggubati for this film. In which he can be seen in the role of Aurangzeb. The film can come on the floor by December 2024. This film will be produced by famous South producer Dil Raju. According to a report, Rana is director Amit's first choice for the role of Aurangzeb in the film, however, it is yet to be finalized. Shahid is also very excited about this role.
Currently, the makers are busy finalizing the script of the film as well as its pre-production. Its shooting can start by December. Sources also told that Shahid has also started preparing for this role. He sees this role as an opportunity of a lifetime. This film revolves around the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji. However, this will not be his biopic. The producers wanted to focus more on his jail break and escape.