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Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is acceptable to prima successful V. Shantaram, the biopic of legendary filmmaker, Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre. The makers made the announcement connected Monday, December 1, 2025 by unveiling the archetypal look of the histrion from the film. It is written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande, who is known for co-writing films like, Antim: The Final Truth (2021), Wazir (2016), and Shootout astatine Wadala (2013), among others.
As per a property release, the movie traces the travel of the filmmaker from the silent-film epoch to the improvement of dependable and colour. Shantaram is known for directing memorable films successful Hindi and Marathi, including, Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957), Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani (1946), Amar Bhoopali (1951) and Pinjara (1971).
In the archetypal look unveiled by the makers, Siddhanth wears accepted Indian apparel on with a overgarment arsenic helium dons a steadfast look, posing with a movie camera. The caption to the station read, “The Rebel Who Redefined Indian Cinema Is Back Where He Belongs — On the Big Screen.”
Speaking astir taking connected the role, Siddhant said, “It’s a large work and an honour to beryllium stepping into the shoes of an iconic filmmaker who revolutionised Indian cinema for generations to come.”
More details connected the different formed members and merchandise day are awaited.
V. Shantaram is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale and Sarita Ashwin Varde.
