EntertainmentPosted at: Dec 2 2025 8:57PM


Rishabh Shetty praises Siddhant Chaturvedi's powerful first look as 'V. Shantaram'

Mumbai, Dec 2 (UNI) South Indian actor and filmmaker Rishabh Shetty has offered words of appreciation for Siddhant Chaturvedi's first look from the forthcoming biographical film on cinematic pioneer V. Shantaram.
The first look of Siddhant Chaturvedi, who plays the lead role in the V. Shantaram biopic, is generating considerable buzz, and the industry is now praising him.
Recently, actor-director Rishabh Shetty shared Siddhant's poster on his Instagram story, praising his hard work. In response, Siddhant expressed his gratitude on Instagram, writing, "Means a lot coming from you, sir."
Siddhant's appearance in the poster, marked by period-specific styling and a noticeable attempt to inhabit the persona, has drawn attention to the scale of preparation expected from the project. Positive feedback from the industry, especially from Rishab Shetty's public support, has further fueled the excitement surrounding the film.
As the biopic progresses, attention is likely to remain on how Siddhant gets into the shoes of V. Shantaram, one of the most visionary filmmakers of Indian cinema, whose body of work continues to influence filmmakers even today. UNI NST SSP
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