Rishab Shetty likely to play lead in Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman: Reports

Rishab Shetty likely to play lead in Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman

Filmmaker Prasanth Varma is gearing up for the much-anticipated sequel to his blockbuster film, Hanu-Man. According to a recent report, actor Rishab Shetty is likely to take on the lead role in the sequel, which will be titled Jai Hanuman. The news surfaced shortly after Prasanth hinted in an interview that he would soon reveal the cast for the film.

The Telugu portal Aakashavaani shared the news on their official X handle, stating, "Rishab Shetty is most likely to do the lead role in Prasanth Varma's most-awaited sequel, Jai Hanuman. Mythri Movie Makers are expected to produce the film."

While no official confirmation has been made, the possibility of Rishab joining the cast is generating buzz, given his recent acclaim. The Kantara star, who recently earned a National Award for his performance in the Kannada mythological drama, is also working on the prequel to his own blockbuster.

Prasanth Varma is reportedly planning to feature a few Bollywood actors in Jai Hanuman, further expanding the film's appeal. His original film, Hanu-Man, released earlier in 2024, became the highest-grossing Telugu movie of the year, raking in over Rs 300 crore at the box office. The movie, featuring Teja Sajja as a superhero, marked a significant milestone for Varma's Cinematic Universe (PVCU), which is built around characters inspired by Indian mythology and superhero themes.

ALSO READ: Malaika Arora on alleged breakup with Arjun Kapoor, father Anil Mehta's death: You have to dig deep within to find strength

In addition to Jai Hanuman, Prasanth Varma is working on another ambitious project, an untitled film focusing on Lord Indra. The movie will star debutant Mokshagna, son of veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Prasanth shared that casting Mokshagna was more a personal choice than a professional one, due to his longstanding relationship with Balakrishna. He added, "The story is exciting, so I’m okay with doing it."

ALSO READ: Priyanka Chopra wins hearts as she takes pictures with young fans before walking to her car at an event in Mumbai

The director has also recently announced a new project titled Mahakali, which will center around Goddess Kali, further expanding his mythological cinematic universe.