The much-awaited announcement has finally been done! Director Prasanth Varma announced that Kantara star Rishab Shetty will be the lead in his movie titled Jai Hanuman. The movie is a sequel to his 2024 blockbuster HanuMan, which starred Teja Sajja in the lead role. Fans have waited for several months to know who will take the franchise ahead. Well, the wait is now over. Also Read – Jai Hanuman: Prasanth Varma is casting Bollywood actors in Hanu-Man universe; who do you think might fit the bill?
Severak times, Prasanth Varma teased that the actor he is casting in the sequel is someone big. Fans made their own assumptions. Now that we know it is none other than Rishab Shetty, the excitement and expectations are sky-high. Today, Prasanth not only revealed that Rishab is the lead, he also shared the actor’s first look as Lord Hanuman. In the poster, Lord Hanuman is holding a statue or Lord Rama. Also Read – Hanu-Man: Teja Sajja, Prasanth Varma film achieves remarkable milestones days after release
On Instagram, Varma captioned the post, “A vow from the Tretayuga, bound to be fulfilled in the Kaliyuga. National Award-winning actor @rishabshettyofficial and Sensational Director @prasanthVarmaofficial bring forth an epic of loyalty, courage and devotion. A @mythriofficial’s proud presentation in association with @thepvcu. #JaiHanumanFirstLook out now. Let’s begin this DIWALI with the holy chant, #JaiHanuman and resonate it across the globe.” Also Read – Jai HanuMan: Prasanth Varma wants Mahesh Babu on board as THIS character in the Teja Sajja film
Check out the poster below
Along with hinting that the sequel will have a big star, director Prasanth also mentioned that Jai Hanuman will be made at a grander scale and will be a remarkable watch for his audience. The movie will release in Imax 3D, thus elevating the overall experience.
In the comments, fans have shared their reactions to Rishab’s casting. One person commented, “Rishab shetty is apt for this role.” Another commented, “Perfect Casting. So much excited for the #JaiHanuman Jai Shri Ram.”
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty also has Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to his 2022 superhit movie. He will be directing the movie, which also stars him along with Jisshu Sengupta and others. The release date isn’t announced yet.
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