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Tamannaah Joins Siddhant for V Shantaram Biopic
29 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tamannaah Bhatia cast in V Shantaram biopic alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi.
- Abhijeet Deshpande, director of Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, to helm the film.
- The movie will explore V Shantaram's journey from poverty to film icon.
The highly anticipated biopic, 'Chitrapati V Shantaram,' is gaining significant momentum with the addition of Tamannaah Bhatia to its cast. Bhatia will share the screen with Siddhant Chaturvedi, who plays the lead role of the legendary filmmaker V Shantaram. This casting news marks another exciting development for the project, which aims to bring Shantaram's inspiring life story to the big screen.
The film will be helmed by director Abhijeet Deshpande, known for his critically acclaimed Marathi biopic 'Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar.' Deshpande's previous work, including writing for 'Natsamrat,' indicates a strong storytelling capability. Bhatia expressed excitement for her role, describing it as challenging and an opportunity to showcase a different facet of her acting prowess.
'Chitrapati V Shantaram' is poised to shed light on V Shantaram's immense contribution to Indian cinema. The biopic will detail his rise from humble beginnings in Kolhapur to becoming a trailblazing filmmaker, famous for iconic films like 'Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje.' The narrative intends to educate younger audiences about his trendsetting career, promising an engaging and dramatic cinematic experience.
