'Jai Hanuman': The Rishab Shetty and Prasanth Varma Film Launched In Hampi
The upcoming film was launched with a pooja in Lord Hanuman's birthplace in Hampi.
Prasanth Varma’s upcoming film Jai Hanuman, starring Rishab Shetty and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, was launched at Hanuman's birthplace, Anjanadri in Hampi, recently.
National Award-winning filmmaker Prasanth Varma, who delivered the pan-Indian blockbuster HanuMan, is now gearing up for its highly anticipated sequel, Jai Hanuman, the next chapter in the expanding Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. The film will be mounted on a massive scale by the banner Mythri Movie Makers, with T-Series presenting it. National Award-winner Rishab Shetty steps into the lead role, portraying Lord Hanuman in what is expected to be a powerful, immersive, and transformative performance.
Riding high on nationwide acclaim following the Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty’s casting continues his exploration of the genre. The film was officially launched today in a traditional ceremony at Anjanadri Betta, Hampi, Vijayanagara—a sacred location believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. T-Series head Bhushan Kumar sounded the clapboard, while Anil Thadani rolled the camera for the inaugural shot, which was directed by HanuMan star Teja Sajja. In a symbolic gesture, Anil Thadani, Bhushan Kumar, Naveen Yerneni, and Ravi Shankar handed over the script to director Prasanth Varma. With pre-production already underway, the film’s regular shoot will commence soon.
The makers earlier unveiled Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman with a first-look poster. "Jai Hanuman is designed as a high-octane action epic set in Kaliyug. The film highlights that Hanuman’s silence reflects purpose, not surrender, concealing a power destined to rise. Celebrating unshakeable devotion, loyalty, and timeless strength, Jai Hanuman stands as a tribute to an immortal spirit," reads a press note.
The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar, mounted on a massive budget. The film boasts a top-tier technical team, with M.M. Keeravani composing the music, S. Thirunavukkarasu behind the lens as cinematographer, and Srinagendhra Thangala overseeing the production design.