Director Chidambaram, celebrated for hit Malayalam films like Jan-e-Man, Manjummel Boys, and Balan: The Boy, is teaming up with National Award-winning Kannada star Rishab Shetty for an upcoming film. This highly anticipated collaboration will be a Kannada sports drama produced by Shibu Thameens, with production works slated to kick off next year.
Chidambaram made an immediate impact with his debut film, Jan-e-Man, later turning a real-life story into a massive theatrical spectacle with Manjummel Boys and crafting another distinct cinematic world in Balan: The Boy. Film enthusiasts are eager to see how his upcoming Kannada project will push his storytelling boundaries even further. Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty — who catapulted to pan-Indian stardom with Kantara and its sequel while actively writing and directing — stands as one of contemporary Indian cinema's biggest South Indian stars. The union of these two creative powerhouses has ignited widespread anticipation among audiences.
Their maiden collaboration will centre on a sports theme, with further details regarding the cast and technical crew set to be revealed by the filmmakers at a later stage. Pre-production for the Chidambaram – Rishab Shetty film is currently in progress, and an official announcement outlining additional project details is anticipated shortly.
While speculation earlier suggested Chidambaram’s next directorial would star Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, the filmmaker dismissed these reports as baseless during the promotions of his last release Balan: The Boy, which is now available to stream on ZEE5. Meanwhile, Rishab has an interesting lineup of films which includes Jai Hanuman with Hanu-Man director Prasanth Varma under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers.
