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Rishab Shetty Teams Up with Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram for Kannada Sports Drama
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 10:29
Rishab Shetty Teams Up with Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram for Kannada Sports Drama
- •National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will star in an upcoming Kannada sports drama, marking his collaboration with acclaimed director Chidambaram, known for the blockbuster Manjummel Boys.
- •This sports drama is the first of two projects Rishab Shetty and Chidambaram will work on together, with pre-production underway and filming expected to begin next year.
- •The collaboration brings together two filmmakers celebrated for their rooted storytelling and strong emotional core, with Rishab known for cultural narratives and Chidambaram for unique character-driven stories.
- •The sports drama represents an intriguing addition to Rishab Shetty's diverse filmography, as he continues to experiment with genres while maintaining cultural undertones.
- •Chidambaram, whose 2024 Malayalam film Manjummel Boys received critical acclaim and was a blockbuster, is expected to explore shared passions for culturally rich stories with Rishab Shetty.
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Rishab Shetty is collaborating with filmmaker Chidambaram, best known for directing the blockbuster movie Manjummel Boys, for an upcoming Kannada sports drama.
The upcoming sports drama featuring Rishab Shetty and directed by Chidambaram will be produced by Shibu Thameens.
The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors next year, with further announcements regarding the plot and cast to be made soon.
