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Maratha History Unearthed: A 5-Year Quest
13 Jul
Summary
- Film explores five years of deep research into Maratha history.
- European archives and manuscripts reveal unknown historical chapters.
- Rudransh film spans Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj's legacies.
Filmmaker Mandarr Kaadam's upcoming movie, Rudransh: Legacy of a Great King, is set to explore rarely documented aspects of Maratha history. The production is notable for its extensive five-year research period, drawing from a wide array of sources including Indian manuscripts and European archival records.
This deep dive into historical accuracy, including travel to Portugal and France for research, aims to bring entirely new narratives to the screen. The film will uniquely weave together the legacies of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj within a single story.
Filmed on a grand scale, Rudransh is slated for release in six Indian languages and will have a subsequent international rollout. Principal photography is scheduled across Maharashtra and Angola, with the latter location chosen for specific visual and narrative requirements.
Expected for release in late 2026 or early 2027, the film's commitment to evidence-based storytelling and unexplored historical content aims to distinguish it within the growing genre of historical epics.
