Discussion against Shivaji Maharaj biopic Rishab Shetty

Actor Rishab Shetty has agreed to act in the biopic of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rishabh shared the look of Shivaji Maharaj on his social media and said, "An honour to bring the life of the great warrior to the screen." However, recalling Shivaji's attacks and citing the history of Kundapur and Basrur being affected, there has been a heated debate among Kannadigas as some Kannadigas have agreed to act in rishabh's actor Rishab Shetty in the biopic of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Rishabh shared the look of Shivaji Maharaj on his social media and said, "An honour to bring the life of the great warrior to the screen." However, some Kannadigas have expressed displeasure over Rishabh's choice, recalling Shivaji's attacks and citing the history of Kundapur and Basrur being affected. Many have requested that the biopic be dropped with the claim to "tell the stories of our soil". Rishabh is yet to comment on the matter. The film is slated to release on January 21, 2027 and the audience is eagerly waiting for it. He is unhappy about it. Many have requested that the biopic be dropped with the claim to "tell the stories of our soil". Rishabh is yet to comment on the matter. The film is slated to release on January 21, 2027 and the audience is eagerly waiting for it.