Dubai: Bollywood's richest producer, Bhushan Kumar, has joined forces with actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty for an ambitious two-part historical epic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, bringing together two major names in Indian cinema.T-Series, headed by Kumar, has officially joined as producer on The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which filmmaker Sandeep Singh will direct.AdChoicesADVERTISINGThe announcement comes weeks after Kumar and his family were ranked among Bollywood's wealthiest names in the Hurun India Rich List 2026, with an estimated fortune of Rs 36,300 crore (Rs 363 billion).The historical project will see Shetty portray the legendary Maratha ruler, whose life, military achievements and vision of Swarajya continue to inspire generations.
