Is Kantara Star Rishab Shetty Playing Lord Hanuman?

Is Rishab Shetty playing the role of Lord Hanuman in Prasanth Varma's upcoming Tollywood sequel 'Jai Hanuman'? Internet is abuzz with the speculations of him doing the said role.

Rumours are rife that the makers of the movie are likely to make a formal announcement on Rishab Shetty joining the team today.

The upcoming movie, which is backed by the producers of 'Pushpa: The Rise', has been generating significant interest among fans and is one of Tollywood's most awaited projects.

Director Prasanth Varma, whose Hanu-Man became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 with over Rs 300 crore in box office earnings, has ambitious plans for Jai Hanuman. In an interview recently, Varma shared that he aims to broaden the scope of Jai Hanuman by potentially involving Bollywood actors and has already pitched the idea to some stars.

The project is still in its early stages, and fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation of the cast.

Varma's cinematic vision has taken shape through his Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), beginning with Hanu-Man, which featured Teja Sajja and achieved immense success in both Telugu cinema and the Indian box office.

Adhira, his next project, is set to feature newcomer Kalyan Dasari as a superhero, while Mahakali and another film starring Mokshagna Teja are also in the pipeline. This interconnected universe promises an exciting blend of mythology and heroism, capturing the imagination of fans across India.

With Rishab Shetty potentially joining forces with Prasanth Varma, Jai Hanuman could be a groundbreaking crossover between two popular cinematic realms, bringing together fans of both Kannada and Telugu cinema for a truly epic adventure.

On the other hand, Rishab Shetty, who recently won the National Award for Best Actor for his stellar performance in Kantara, is busy working on the much-anticipated prequel 'Kantara: Chapter 1'.